Experts to examine how Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision impacts legal and medical education at upcoming University of Houston event
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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"In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.
Key Points:
- "In SFFA v. Harvard, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution," said UH Law Center Dean Leonard Baynes.
- "The Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action have reshaped the landscape at medical schools across the country," said Dr. Stephen Spann, founding dean of the Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
- "It is important to understand the impacts, so our students continue receiving the best health care education and our clinicians continue providing quality health care services to the community."
- Attending healthcare and legal professionals will earn 6 hours of Texas MCLE credit or 6.25 CME credits, respectively.