

Dr. Richard Bosshardt Reveals Deadly Truth: Most Surgeons Aren’t Fit to Practice. Here’s Why.
81 snips Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Richard Bosshardt, a board-certified surgeon with almost 40 years of experience, shares his critical views on the declining standards in surgery due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. He discusses his ban from the American College of Surgeons for challenging these changes and asserts that they threaten patient safety. Bosshardt raises alarms over the next generation of surgeons, expressing concern about inadequate training and the ethical responsibilities of surgeons amidst politically charged medical practices.
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Public Disagreement with ACS
- In 2022, Dr. Richard Bosshardt publicly disagreed with the American College of Surgeons.
- This disagreement, now in its third year, centers around DEI policies.
DEI Over Excellence
- Dr. Bosshardt's main concern is the ACS's focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) over excellence in surgery.
- He believes they are prioritizing DEI initiatives, like racial concordance, over merit and competence.
Racial Concordance Studies
- Studies on racial concordance in surgery show no correlation with better outcomes.
- A flawed study, often cited as evidence, has been discredited but still appears in ACS materials.