In a world where education often comes with an unpayable price tag, the world’s richest woman has made a groundbreaking move: launching a medical school with absolutely free tuition.
Billionaire philanthropist and healthcare magnate Elena Dubois, whose net worth recently crossed $130 billion, has opened the Dubois Institute of Medical Sciences (DIMS) in Geneva, Switzerland — a revolutionary school that promises world-class education to aspiring doctors from around the globe, regardless of their financial background.
“I believe saving lives should never be a privilege limited by wealth,” said Dubois during the inaugural ceremony. “This school is my promise to humanity — that the future of medicine will be driven by passion, not by debt.”
The institute will admit 500 students annually, with priority given to applicants from underrepresented and underserved communities across continents. Beyond covering tuition, the school will also provide housing, meals, and travel stipends — effectively removing all financial barriers.
The faculty includes Nobel laureates, global health pioneers, and researchers from top institutions like Harvard, Oxford, and AIIMS. The curriculum blends cutting-edge science with humanitarian ethics, preventive care, and AI-integrated diagnostics.
Global leaders have hailed the initiative as a model for educational reform in medicine. The World Health Organization called it “a turning point in the fight against global healthcare inequality.”
Students like Amina Yusuf, a refugee from Syria, and Carlos Méndez, a son of farmworkers from Mexico, are among the first batch. “I never thought I’d become a doctor,” said Amina, tearfully. “Now, I know I will — and I will serve.”
At a time when student debt burdens future doctors and global health systems struggle with shortages, Elena Dubois has planted a seed of hope — and it’s destined to grow across borders.
