Keeping Race and Diversity Relevant in Medical Education.

The article discusses the Supreme Court's ruling in 2023 that declared the use of race in college admissions unconstitutional. This decision has sparked a backlash against diversity and inclusion efforts in various states. The article highlights the importance of diversity in the healthcare workforce and suggests alternative strategies, such as holistic review and considering "distance traveled," to promote diversity in medical education despite legal constraints. It also emphasizes the need for structural reforms to achieve racial equity and eliminate disparities in opportunity and rewards. In the field of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine (PCCSM), the article emphasizes the limitations of current approaches to achieving diversity and suggests strategies such as early recruitment, promoting diverse leaders, and addressing implicit bias and structural racism. The authors stress the importance of creating a safe and inclusive learning and working environment. [Extracted from the article]