Anti-DEI Initiatives in Medicine Harm Us All

MedPage Today April 9, 2024
Aderonke Pederson, MD

— In pursuit of equality and better patient outcomes, these programs must be supported

I entered into medical school as a top student at the University of Chicago with a high GPA — including A’s in my honors science classes — and a stellar CV exhibiting strong leadership qualities. I had beaten all odds, despite being a Black orphan migrant with no financial means.

Medical school was a grueling process — even more so at a top program. I would likely have felt even more socially isolated at my predominantly white institution if not for three essential factors.

First, I was welcomed by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) administrators and participants where I could walk into their office and regain...

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