UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, Justice Department finds
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, Justice Department finds
12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
After a year-long investigation, the department said on Wednesday the Los Angeles school admitted Black and Hispanic applicants with consistently lower academic qualifications than white and Asian peers.
The finding intensifies scrutiny of university admissions practices and could expose UCLA's medical school to legal or administrative consequences.
The case adds to broader US battles over race-conscious admissions after courts and officials moved to curb the use of race in higher education selection.
Could the crackdown on race-based admissions at UCLA and other top medical schools ultimately harm patient care and worsen health inequities?
How will the DOJ's findings and ongoing investigations reshape the future of diversity and academic standards in medical education nationwide?