ABINGDON, Va. -- <\/p>\n
The Abingdon Town Council is scheduled to hear a presentation tonight from Tariq Zaidi, interim president and CEO for the proposed King School of Medicine, tonight. <\/p>\n
Nearly two weeks ago, Zaidi spoke before the Washington County Board of Supervisors and got a mixed reaction of optimism and uncertainty. <\/p>\n
Zaidi said the project, which is backed by the county, the town and the Virginia Tobacco Commission, could be shifting focus to a less expensive and more comprehensive health care education center. <\/p>\n
Abingdon Mayor Ed Morgan said he is optimistic about the medical school projects future. <\/p>\n
Im pleased with the progress Mr. Zaidi is making; hes building on the work of [King College President] Dr. Jordan did and bringing a lot of leadership and technical skills, Morgan said. Im optimistic he can bring the project to fruition. <\/p>\n
The council is scheduled to meet for a work session at 5:30 p.m. today and a regular meeting, at 7:30. Zaidi is scheduled to speak during the regular meeting. The agenda and information packet are available online at http:\/\/www.abingdon-va.gov\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Read the original here: ABINGDON, Va. -- The Abingdon Town Council is scheduled to hear a presentation tonight from Tariq Zaidi, interim president and CEO for the proposed King School of Medicine, tonight Continue reading
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