Endocrine Society Urges Protection for DEI Programs in Medical Education

April 16, 2024

Dear Senators Kennedy and Schmitt:

"On behalf of the 27 undersigned medical organizations, we are writing to express our opposition to any legislation that would bar medical schools from receiving federal funding, including participation in guaranteed student loan programs, if they engage in activities such as having a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office and/or provide education on structural or institutional racism."

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