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politics11 hours ago•7 min saved

Miller grills med-school deans over biology basics at DEI hearing

During a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on DEI in medical schools, Rep. Mary Miller pressed deans from UCLA and UCSF on basic biology questions about pregnancy and gender terminology, including whether a non-biological woman can have a baby. The deans avoided direct yes-or-no answers, arguing terminology reflects patient diversity while acknowledging biology. Miller criticized DEI-driven curricula and pressed whether medical schools teach biology, arguing the sessions exposed what she calls political activism in medical education and urging science-based standards over ideological shifts.

via Fox News|

#dei #gender-identity #mary-miller

higher-education2 months ago•18 min saved

DOJ flags Yale Medical School for race-based admissions bias

The Justice Department concluded Yale School of Medicine discriminated in admissions based on race, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian ones, in violation of federal civil rights law. The finding comes after a 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions and mirrors similar findings the DOJ issued to UCLA earlier this month. Yale did not immediately comment.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights #college-admissions #discrimination

politics3 months ago•14 min saved

Feds scrutinize race-based admissions at three medical schools

The Trump administration says it is investigating whether three medical schools use race in admissions in a way that may violate federal civil rights laws, continuing federal scrutiny of affirmative action in higher education.

via AP News|

#affirmative-action #department-of-justice #federal-investigations

health4 months ago•3 min saved

RFK Jr. pushes for stronger nutrition training in medical schools

Kennedy’s administration unveiled a framework urging medical schools to review nutrition training, appoint a nutrition-education lead, and publish plans to reach 40 hours of instruction; about 52 schools have volunteered, and the framework is non-mandatory. Supporters say doctors need more nutrition knowledge to prevent disease, while critics warn the issue is more complex and caution Kennedy’s broader claims; experts note nutrition has long been underemphasized in medical education and that real barriers like time and cost affect practice.

via NBC News|

#health #health-policy #medical-education

health9 months ago•4 min saved

RFK Jr. Calls for Enhanced Nutrition Education in Medical Schools

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has mandated that medical schools incorporate nutrition into their curricula, with some local schools like Drexel and Rowan already including it extensively. While the federal push aims to standardize nutrition training across all medical schools, recent data suggests that most already teach nutrition in some form, highlighting the importance of nutrition in healthcare.

via WHYY|

#drexel-university #health #hhs

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Officials and RFK Jr. Call for Enhanced Nutrition Education in Medical Schools

Federal officials, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are urging medical schools to enhance nutrition education across all stages of medical training to better prevent and manage chronic diseases, with a focus on embedding measurable nutrition competencies and fostering interprofessional collaboration.

via ABC News|

#chronic-disease-prevention #health #kennedy-administration

healthcare2 years ago•3 min saved

South Korea Plans License Suspensions for Striking Doctors

Thousands of junior doctors in South Korea face license suspensions and police investigations as they continue their strike against a government plan to increase medical school enrollment. The government argues that more doctors are needed to address the country's aging population, but many doctors believe that the sudden increase in students will harm the overall medical service. The government has begun administrative steps to suspend the licenses of the striking doctors, with officials stating that those who lead the walkouts may face police complaints. The striking doctors, who make up a significant portion of hospital staff, are determined to continue their protest despite potential legal consequences.

via The Associated Press|

#doctors #healthcare #license-suspensions

health2 years ago•4 min saved

South Korea's Looming Deadline: Doctors' Strike Reaches Critical Point

Thousands of medical interns and residents in South Korea are defying government orders to return to work, risking suspensions of medical licenses and prosecution as they protest the government's plan to boost medical school enrollments. The government has warned of legal repercussions if the strikers don't return to their hospitals, but many are expected to continue the work boycott for weeks or months. The government aims to admit 2,000 more applicants to medical schools next year to address the country's aging population, but many doctors argue that universities aren't ready to provide quality education to that many new students and that the plan would fail to address the chronic shortage of doctors in essential specialties. The strike has caused the cancellation or delay of several hundred surgeries and other medical treatments, and if senior doctors join the walkouts, South Korea's medical service could suffer serious damage.

via The Associated Press|

#doctors #government #health

healthcare2 years ago•2 min saved

South Korean Trainee Doctors Stage Walkout Over Medical School Quotas

Over 1,600 trainee doctors in South Korea's major hospitals staged a walkout to protest against a government plan to increase medical school admissions, leading to fears of delays in surgical operations and patient treatment. The government aims to add 2,000 more medical school spots by 2025 and 10,000 by 2035 to improve healthcare access in remote areas and develop advanced technologies. Despite government orders to stay at work, about 6,400 doctors and interns at large hospitals handed in resignations, prompting concerns about patient care and surgical schedules. The move has sparked a debate between the government, which argues for the need for more doctors, and medical professionals who believe there are already enough physicians and worry about the potential negative impact of increasing their numbers.

via Reuters|

#doctors #healthcare #medical-schools

education3 years ago•6 min saved

"Exploring Alternative Paths to College Diversity: Beyond Affirmative Action"

In response to the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions, colleges and universities are exploring alternative ways to achieve diversity. The medical school at the University of California, Davis, has developed a socioeconomic disadvantage scale (S.E.D.) to evaluate applicants, which has helped make it one of the most diverse medical schools in the country. Other schools have also expressed interest in this approach, as well as other socioeconomic measurements like Landscape from the College Board. However, skeptics question whether these rankings can fully replace race-conscious affirmative action, and legal challenges may arise. Increasing diversity in medical schools is seen as crucial for bridging healthcare disparities, and socioeconomic-based admissions policies may play a role in achieving this goal.

via The New York Times|

#affirmative-action #college-admissions #diversity

healthcare3 years ago•3 min saved

Penn Medicine Withdraws from U.S. News Hospital Rankings

The University of Pennsylvania Health System, part of Penn Medicine, has announced that it will no longer participate in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of hospitals. The decision follows a growing revolt against the lists by prominent schools, including Yale and Harvard law schools and many top medical schools. Penn Medicine officials criticized the ranking’s emphasis on inpatient care of people on Medicare, and the health system will create a public dashboard with more comprehensive data than U.S. News collects.

via The Washington Post|

#healthcare #hospital-rankings #medical-schools

education3 years ago•3 min saved

2023-2024 U.S. News Rankings: Ohio's Top Law and Medical Schools

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of top law and medical schools, which were delayed due to boycotts and disputes over methodology. Yale and Stanford tied for the top spot in law schools, while Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania topped the medical school rankings. The new methodology places greater emphasis on outcomes, such as bar passage rates and job placement. However, many schools continue to criticize the rankings as unreliable and unfair.

via The New York Times|

#education #law-schools #medical-schools

education3 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan dominates U.S. News ranking for best medical schools.

Several Michigan universities have been ranked among the best medical schools in the US for both research and primary care education by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor topped the state’s medical research institutions, ranking No. 13 in the nation. Wayne State University in Detroit ranked No. 71 overall, while Michigan State University College of Human Medicine ranked No. 88. The University of Michigan, Wayne State, and Michigan State collaborate in research through the University Research Corridor organization.

via MLive.com|

#education #medical-schools #michigan

news3 years ago•2 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Stitt faces backlash for cutting PBS and OETA funding over LGBTQ content.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt defends his decision to cut PBS funding due to "problematic" LGBTQ content; "Happy Days" star announces he is leaving California due to the homeless crisis and rampant crime; AI facial recognition technology has failed in solving crimes three times; medical schools are bringing back segregation, according to Dr. Marilyn Singleton; a new AI tool gives doctors personalized Alzheimer's treatment plans for dementia patients.

via Fox News|

#ai-facial-recognition #homelessness #lgbtq-content

education3 years ago•4 min saved

U.S. News indefinitely delays law and medical school rankings release.

U.S. News & World Report has delayed the release of its annual list of top law schools and medical schools as it addresses an "unprecedented number of inquiries" from schools about the data. Many leading law and medical schools have revolted against the powerful rankings, refusing to participate in a system that some deans called arbitrary and counter to the missions of their schools. Some law schools are questioning whether the numbers used in the new rankings are right, with much of the concern centering on employment-related data.

via The Washington Post|

#data-accuracy #education #law-schools