Prof. Andre De Vries, one of several key Tel Aviv University faculty leaders who resigned last week along with Dr. George Wise, the University president, withdrew his resignation today. Dr. De Vries decided to continue as Dean of the University’s medical school after it was decided to introduce first year medical studies by this October;
The approval for this step was given by Rector Benzion Katz, who appeared before the medical school council. Differences with Rector Katz was the reason given by Dr. Wise for his resignation. Previously Dr. Katz had indicated he favored postponement for another year of the introduction of first year medical courses.
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