Without
objecting to doctors having their own political views, Dr. Goldfarb deplored that
medical schools now focus on social justice, with sociology and social work the
driving forces. The schools emphasize climate change, gun control, social
inequities, cultural diversity, and bias elimination. Medical-school
bureaucracies have become bloated, with many key administrative positions held by
holders of degrees in education.
After the appearance
of Goldfarb’s column, the WSJ disclosed that the Dean and Vice Dean of the Penn
Medical School wrote to students and faculty this shining example of political
correctness:
“Please know that
the views expressed by Dr. Goldfarb in his column reflect his personal opinions
and do not reflect the values of the Perelman School of Medicine. We deeply
value inclusion and diversity as fundamental to effective health care delivery,
creativity, discovery, and life-long learning. We are committed to ensuring a
rigorous and comprehensive medical education that includes examination of the
many social and cultural issues that influence health, from violence within
communities to changes in the environment around us.”
If you’re sick and don’t
want a lecture on diversity or climate change, avoid Penn Medical School
graduates.
The root cause of
the politicization: federal funding of medical schools. Ideas flow from whence
the money comes.
