"Antisemitism exists in U.S. medicine — the healing profession. We educate future doctors in medical schools and residency, including in Chicago. We care about clinical skills, scientific knowledge and moral compass. A stethoscope and technical skills are not enough. They must bring humanity, moral character, agency and an unbiased lens.
Hostile environments for Jewish doctors, however, exist in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and other regions. Our recent publication reported the dramatic increase in antisemitism experienced by Jewish doctors and medical students from 40% before Oct 7, 2023, to 88% after Oct 7, 2023, with implications of risks for patient care. Faculty members at medical schools have posted vile antisemitic comments on social media.
A medical student who was appalled by the antisemitism of peers, including rationalizing the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, stated “I would never let these physicians treat my relatives.”
Antisemitic graffiti appeared on medical school buildings in San Francisco. Official social media for schools saw an increase in trainees’ hate-filled messages, and Jewish medical students have been ostracized for “supporting genocide.” At some graduation ceremonies, where they took a solemn oath, some future doctors wore antisemitic regalia, including an empty map of Israel with “Palestine” written next to it."
Read more here: Root out antisemitism in hospitals, medical schools
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