URM Clarification

[pumpkinman]

Is this list by UCSF pretty universal? Underrepresented Minority Definition | Office of Diversity and Outreach UCSF
Was specifically curious about the asian categories listed.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Read

“Overrepresented Minorities”: A Brief History | Student Doctor Network | SDN

What are "overrepresented minorities," and how has the Supreme Court and the US government dealt with Asian/ORM discrimination historically?

www.studentdoctor.net

 

[CliveStaples]

There’s really no way to tell what’s universal or not when it comes to these things, or how much weight one school gives to one ethnic minority (that may or may not be and URM in their community, or recognized as such) versus another.

Simply answer the questions to the best of your ability and let the chips fall where they may.

 

[gyngyn]

Is this list by UCSF pretty universal?

No. Each school makes an independent assessment of groups suffering health disparities in their catchment area.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You should know California has had a ban on race-based affirmation action since 1996 and a repeal attempt failed in 2020.

 

[pablo213]

You should know California has had a ban on race-based affirmation action since 1996 and a repeal attempt failed in 2020.

Is URM still a thing for admissions after the AA decision this cycle?

 

[Moko]

Is URM still a thing for admissions after the AA decision this cycle?

We can't focus on someone's race or origin, but are allowed to consider lived experiences related to it, e.g. experiences with racism, issues more relevant to the black/Latino communities (including how their cultures/upbringing may contribute to the class, etc.), inner city poverty, etc.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Is URM still a thing for admissions after the AA decision this cycle?

It's still a classification. You can't use it for admissions decisions. We will see if it applies to scholarships or access to faculty/leadership training programs. Hiring also remains to be seen. (Someone else with more legal background may comment.)