Clermont Times

Reps. Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. and Greg Murphy, M.D. have introduced the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act, aimed at banning race-based mandates at medical schools and accrediting institutions.

Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M., emphasized the importance of non-discriminatory medical education, stating, "Physicians should treat patients as they would themselves and their families, rather than being forced to pledge, affirm, or adopt tenets that have infiltrated higher education."

Similarly, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., highlighted the need for equality in medical education, stating, "American medical schools are the best in the world and no place for discrimination."

Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, Chairman of Do No Harm, expressed concerns about the infiltration of DEI ideology in medical education, stating, "Allowing rebranded race-based discrimination to infiltrate medical education is dangerous for future doctors and patients alike."

The EDUCATE Act aims to prevent federal funding to medical schools that enforce specific beliefs, discriminate based on race or ethnicity, or have DEI offices. The bill also seeks to ensure that accreditation agencies do not promote such practices, while still allowing education on health issues related to race or data collection for research.

A long list of cosponsors has joined the initiative, showing widespread support for the bill across various states.