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Baylor College of Medicine Cuts 122 Jobs Amid Funding Crisis

5/2/2025

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Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is facing a tough reality, announcing 122 layoffs amid looming uncertainty in federal funding. The cuts span across all sectors—administration, research, clinical, and education—prompting President Dr. Paul Klotman to highlight the dire consequences for research, education, and patient care, all while a hiring freeze and budget cuts weigh heavily on the institution.

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Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is facing a tough reality, announcing 122 layoffs amid looming uncertainty in federal funding. The cuts span across all sectors—administration, research, clinical, and education—prompting President Dr. Paul Klotman to highlight the dire consequences for research, education, and patient care, all while a hiring freeze and budget cuts weigh heavily on the institution.