DOJ alleges UC San Francisco medical school discriminated in admissions
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed allegations against UC San Francisco's medical school, asserting that its admissions process systematically favored underrepresented minority applicants, specifically Black and Latino candidates, while disadvantaging white and Asian applicants. The university has firmly rejected these claims, disputing the DOJ's interpretation of its admissions criteria and defending its commitment to diversity in medical education.
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DOJ alleges UC San Francisco medical school discriminated in admissions
The Justice Department alleges UC San Francisco’s medical school favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian applicants. UCSF disputes the findings.
