Lawmaker blasts reports of ‘equitable assessments’ at medical school

(The Center Square) – Illinois State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican physician and graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, sharply criticized reports that the school is promoting “equitable assessments” in medical education.

He called the approach “outrageous,” “unconstitutional,” and dangerous to the medical profession.

The comments came in response to a Campus Reform report alleging that the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago is encouraging professors to adopt “equitable assessments” that emphasize students’ backgrounds, identities, and learning processes over traditional grading metrics and clinical performance.

“Well, I hope it’s not true, and if it is, it’s embarrassing,” Hauter said. “It’s my medical school.”

The University of Illinois College of Medicine has not immediately responded to The Center Square’s request for comment.

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