The decision in Students for Fair Admissions vs Harvard and The University of North Carolina rejected race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities in the United States. The ruling and its potential effect on the pipeline of URiMs to medicine and ophthalmology, is important and as we begin this season of sight for sore eyes, I want to share my thoughts on this landmark case. <a href='https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/20-1199_hgdj.pdf'>The SCOTUS Decision </a> <a href='https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-1199/232531/20220801183329801_20-1199%20and%2021-707_Brief%20of%20Amici%20Curiae%20Former%20Military%20Leaders.pdf'>The Amicus Brief</a> <a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaunharper/2023/07/03/graduation-rates-higher-for-black-collegians-than-for-students-overall-at-harvard-and-princeton-equal-at-yale/?sh=4938bba3208c'>Forbes Article on Graduation Rates</a>

My DEI Journey

We discuss issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Ophthalmology with a minority perspective.