The NMA Advocates for DEI in Medicine – National Medical Association
The attack on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs plays a pivotal role in hindering the advancement of diverse students. As of late, the threats against DEI have directed attention toward the health care industry. Coupled with the earlier elimination of affirmative action, removing DEI in higher education not only adds to the long list of systemic and structural barriers, it will continue to widen the diversity gap among U.S. physicians. Only 5.7% of U.S. doctors identify as Black American.