Why this African-born surgeon helped defeat
‘unfair’ DEI at top medical school
Posted By: AltaD, 6/2/2023 11:17:12 AM
Conservative activist Kenny Xu, who’s fighting what he says are harmful diversity, equity and inclusion practices at US medical schools, says he’s notched another anti-DEI win at the University of North Carolina — with the help of a renowned, African-born, US-based heart surgeon. Xu persuaded Harvard-trained Dr. Nche Zama, (Snip) “Health care is the most important thing on this planet and to lower the standards to satisfy a policy is unfair to the patient and to the doctor who may not have the level of confidence and ability he or she should have because of these policies. DEI has drowned out what real diversity should look like.”
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Mitchell suing state after losing to trans athletes 13 replies
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