Trump administration targets medical school admissions: 4 notes

Becker’s Hospital Review – Thursday, March 26, 2026
By Ella Jeffries

The Trump administration is expanding its civil rights crackdown on university diversity practices, launching new investigations into medical school admissions at Stanford (Calif.) University, Columbus-based Ohio State University and the University of California San Diego.

The Justice Department is demanding seven years of applicant data from the three schools, including test scores, ZIP codes, legacy ties and internal communications related to diversity, equity and inclusion, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times and NBC affiliate WCMH. The move signals a broader effort to scrutinize race-conscious policies in higher education, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action.

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