DOJ finds UC Davis Med discriminated

The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> concluded a six-month investigation, finding that the UC Davis School of Medicine>>> discriminated based on race in its admissions process. The department alleges that the school adopted practices, including the 'Davis Scale' which uses socioeconomic variables as proxies for race, to circumvent the United States — Supreme Court of the United States>>>'s 2023 decision banning race-conscious admissions. The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> cited disparities in GPA and MCAT scores between admitted white and Asian students compared to Black students. The UC Davis School of Medicine>>> denies the allegations, stating its admissions process is rigorous, individualized, and merit-based, and that it is committed to complying with anti-discrimination laws. The United States — Presidency of Donald Trump>>>'s broader push against diversity, equity, and inclusion practices has led to similar findings against medical schools at the University of California, Los Angeles and Yale University. The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> will now pursue settlement negotiations with the UC Davis School of Medicine>>>, with a lawsuit threatened if an agreement is not reached.