How One Medical School Became Remarkably Diverse — Without Considering Race in Admissions

McFarling, Usha Lee

How One Medical School Became Remarkably Diverse — Without Considering Race in Admissions

McFarling, Usha Lee

Abstract

[This is an excerpt.] The diversity of medical school classes has barely budged in recent decades, even with the ability to consider an applicant’s race as one factor in admissions. Now, many medical school leaders fear a looming U.S. Supreme Court decision to restrict or ban race-conscious admissions policies could lead to precipitous declines, imperiling efforts to fight the nation’s stark racial and ethnic health disparities. [To read more, click View Resource.]

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Stat News
2023
Profession(s)
Physicians
Topic(s)
Recruitment & Retention
Resource Types
Other
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Action Strategy Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Setting(s)
Academic
Academic Role(s)
Students
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