Drexel University announced a three‑year medical program launching for the 2028–29 academic year to shorten training, reduce student debt and accelerate physicians into shortage specialties. Drexel will continue its four‑year track while piloting the accelerated pathway for eligible students. At the University of Illinois, Gies College of Business highlighted its three‑semester MSF as a practice‑focused model that trains students on real‑world finance through scenario work and practitioner instruction. Both moves reflect a sector push to redesign professional curricula around speed, cost and job readiness to meet workforce demands.