Affirmative Action Repeal and Racial and Ethnic Diversity in US Medical School Admissions.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In June 2023, the US Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University effectively overturned affirmative action, raising concerns about the future of diversity in medical education. A diverse physician workforce is crucial for advancing health care equity and improving patient outcomes.

Objective

To evaluate the association between the Supreme Court's ruling and the racial and ethnic composition of students matriculating into Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) programs.

Design, setting, and participants

Cross-sectional analysis of comprehensive publicly available data on medical school applications and matriculation by race and ethnicity from 2020 to 2024. Data were obtained from the Association of

SUBMITTER: Florescu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514628 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature