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#456 - Hoops, Sneks, and Very Bad Doctors (w/ Aaron Sibarium)

The Fifth Column

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Controversy in Humanitarian Aid Distribution and Medical School Admissions

The chapter explores discrepancies in aid distribution to Gaza and alleged racial preferences in UCLA medical school admissions. It delves into racial considerations in the admissions process, discussing instances of lowered standards for underrepresented minorities, potential implications of such practices, and the impact of media scrutiny on prompting reforms. It also touches on the challenges of maintaining high standards in medical education institutions and the concept of institutional neutrality in universities on sensitive issues.

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