National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’

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The nation’s largest medical school accreditor is phasing out its guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the organization said on March 25.

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), in an update to its website this month, published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that, unlike those for the coming academic year, do not reference “diversity, bias, or inequities.”