{"id":2187125,"date":"2024-02-26T18:29:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T23:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dei-puts-the-lives-of-your-loved-ones-at-risk-elon-musk-other-prominent-voices-respond-to-ben-shapiro-investigation-into-dei-in-medicine\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T18:29:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T23:29:32","slug":"dei-puts-the-lives-of-your-loved-ones-at-risk-elon-musk-other-prominent-voices-respond-to-ben-shapiro-investigation-into-dei-in-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dei-puts-the-lives-of-your-loved-ones-at-risk-elon-musk-other-prominent-voices-respond-to-ben-shapiro-investigation-into-dei-in-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk, others warn: DEI in Medicine endangers loved ones!"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdei-puts-the-lives-of-your-loved-ones-at-risk-elon-musk-other-prominent-voices-respond-to-ben-shapiro-investigation-into-dei-in-medicine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2187125&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Concerns Raised Over Diversity, Equity,\u2064 and Inclusion in Medicine<\/h2>\n<p>Multiple political commentators and influential figures \u2063have expressed deep concern following the shocking revelations made by Daily Wire Editor \u200dEmeritus Ben Shapiro\u2064 about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the medical field. Shapiro&#8217;s findings, shared in a widely viewed thread, shed light on \u200chow some medical schools and doctors\u200b prioritize DEI over\u200b merit, potentially \u200ccompromising patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro&#8217;s \u2063thread, which has garnered over\u200d three million views, has been widely shared by prominent individuals such as Elon Musk, Mark\u200c Levin, and Sage Steele. Musk, in particular, emphasized the grave consequences of DEI, stating that it puts the lives of loved ones at \u200brisk.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DEI puts the lives of your loved ones at\u200d risk <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dV6l3MCOPd\">https:\/\/t.co\/dV6l3MCOPd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Elon\u200b Musk (@elonmusk) \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1762223442588483633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sage Steele, who previously sued ESPN for alleged retaliation, expressed her concern over the prioritization of DEI over qualifications in hiring decisions. \u200dMark Levin condemned\u200c the impact of DEI on\u200d the\u200b medical system, calling\u2064 it the destruction caused by &#8220;Democrat bigots \u2064and racists.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While some may find Shapiro&#8217;s revelations shocking, commentator Dave Rubin stated that they were not surprising, highlighting the dangerous consequences of DEI.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro&#8217;s thread begins by discussing\u200d the case of Kychelle Del Rosario, a Wake Forest medical \u200bstudent who injured a patient after the patient\u200b mocked her pronoun pin. Shapiro reveals that Del Rosario&#8217;s actions were defended by fellow student Ewen Liu, who has since been hired by UPenn Health. Shapiro \u2063criticizes the attempts made by both Wake \u200bForest and UPenn to conceal Liu&#8217;s hiring.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200d Shapiro shares a video of Duke surgical resident Vignesh Raman, who discusses Duke University&#8217;s efforts to reduce the number of white men in surgery. Raman admits that Duke has abandoned traditional metrics and adopted a holistic approach to recruit more women and non-white surgeons.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">6\/ Raman\u200d adds that post-George Floyd, \u2064Duke made a concerted effort to stop hiring so many \u201cwalls of white men.\u201d He says the team is now &#8220;abandoning \u2026 all sort[s] of metrics&#8221; and adopting a &#8220;completely holistic&#8221; application practice in \u2062order\u2064 to recruit \u2062more\u2063 women and non-white\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jxo93giLoQ\">pic.twitter.com\/Jxo93giLoQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/benshapiro\/status\/1762196005234024632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Shapiro also highlights the American College of Surgeons&#8217; definition of &#8220;racism,&#8221; which implies that it is impossible to\u2064 be racist against white \u200dpeople. He further exposes instances where surgeons receive grants and\u200d awards based \u2064on their minority status.<\/p>\n<p>These revelations have sparked concerns about the prioritization of DEI\u2062 over qualifications and merit in the medical field, potentially \u2062compromising patient safety and the integrity of the profession.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">10\/ This\u200c is now the \u2064prevailing view in\u200c surgical medicine. At a recent \u2064conference on DEI at UPenn, where Ewen Liu now works, one\u2063 surgeon says that it&#8217;s &#8220;off putting&#8221; that so many surgeons are white men. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S1wIdWLfmF\">pic.twitter.com\/S1wIdWLfmF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/benshapiro\/status\/1762196015330037965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Is there a risk of bias or\u2064 suppression of certain topics or perspectives\u2064 in medical research as a\u200d result of prioritizing DEI, and if so, how does it \u2062impact scientific progress \u2063and the integrity of \u2064the medical profession<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ics\u200c the decision to \u200dhire Liu,\u200b suggesting that \u200bit was\u2064 based on his support for DEI rather than his qualifications and \u2064competence as a medical professional.<\/p>\n<p>The thread goes on to discuss several other cases of alleged prioritization\u200d of DEI over merit in\u200c the \u200bmedical field. Shapiro\u200c highlights instances where medical schools have implemented\u2064 changes in their admissions processes, such as removing standardized testing requirements, in an effort \u200cto increase diversity. He argues that these changes may result in the admission of less qualified individuals, ultimately compromising the quality of care provided to patients.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Shapiro raises concerns about the impact of DEI on medical research, pointing out that certain topics or\u2064 perspectives may be suppressed\u200c or\u200b biased in order to align with certain \u2064ideological narratives. He argues that this not only hinders scientific \u2064progress but also\u200c undermines the credibility\u200d and integrity of \u200dthe medical profession.<\/p>\n<p>The thread also \u2063addresses the issue of affirmative action in medical school admissions, suggesting that it may lead to the \u200dacceptance of less-qualified individuals\u200c based on their race or ethnicity, rather than\u200b their \u200dabilities and qualifications. Shapiro argues that this approach perpetuates discrimination and fails to address\u200d the\u200c root causes of underrepresentation in \u2064the \u200dmedical \u2063field.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Shapiro&#8217;s thread, several \u2062medical professionals and organizations have voiced their support for \u200cDEI initiatives in medicine. They argue \u200cthat diversity in the medical field is essential for providing culturally competent and equitable care to all patients. They emphasize the importance of addressing historical inequities and barriers to access in \u200corder\u200c to create a \u2063more inclusive and representative healthcare system.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics \u200bof DEI initiatives in medicine argue that\u200d while diversity is important, it should\u200b not come at the expense of\u200d merit and patient safety. They advocate for a balanced approach that values both diversity and competence, ensuring that qualified individuals\u200b from all backgrounds\u2062 have equal opportunities while maintaining high standards\u200d of\u200c medical care.<\/p>\n<p>The debate over diversity,\u200d equity, and inclusion in\u200c medicine is \u200dan ongoing and complex one. It raises important questions about how to create a healthcare \u200csystem that is both diverse and competent, while ensuring the highest quality\u200c of\u200b care for all patients. It is crucial for all stakeholders to engage\u200d in open \u200dand constructive dialogue to address \u2063these concerns \u2064and work towards a more equitable and inclusive medical field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Political commentators and influential figures raised concerns as Ben Shapiro, Daily Wire Editor Emeritus, unveiled his discoveries on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in medicine. Shapiro&#8217;s thread on X highlighted how certain medical schools and doctors promote DEI to attract minority candidates, sparking widespread discussion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2187126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1963458989-scaled-e1708985482133.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2187125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1963458989-scaled-e1708985482133.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187125"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187125\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2187126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}