HHS Office for Civil Rights Initiates Reviews of Medical School Admissions

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun compliance reviews of five medical schools. These investigations will examine potential violations of federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically focusing on the use of race in admissions, requirements for diversity statements, and adherence to the Supreme Court's Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ruling. This action is part of OCR's broader effort to consistently enforce federal anti-discrimination statutes concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.