Medical School Dream Shattered: Professor Revokes Recommendation Over Racist Remarks

Picture this: you’ve written a glowing letter of recommendation for a student applying to medical school, only to discover that they hold some seriously concerning views. That’s exactly what happened to our narrator, who found themselves in a moral dilemma after learning the student’s true intentions. What would you do in this situation? Read on to find out how our narrator handled this shocking revelation, and decide for yourself whether they made the right call.

A Shocking Conversation

Disturbing Intentions

Mocking Medical Ethics

Not the Right Mindset

Accusations Fly ✝️

Revoking Support

Uneasy Feelings

A Tough Decision

Racist Med School Applicant Exposed?

Our narrator wrote a letter of recommendation for a med school applicant, only to be shocked by the student’s racist and discriminatory remarks during a casual conversation. The student expressed a desire to serve only his group of people in medicine, dismissed the medical oath as worthless, and mocked medical ethics. After being accused of being unfaithful to their shared religion, our narrator was furious and decided to revoke their support for the applicant. Now, they’re left wondering if they made the right decision and whether they should withdraw their letter from all medical schools. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Believe people when they show you who they are

Supporting worthy applicants is crucial for the medical profession ✍️

Standing up against racism in medical field – NTA comment

Standing up against racism in medicine.

Your recommendation letter reflects your character. NTA.

Standing up against racism and saving lives! You go, commenter!

Red flag raised over medical school applicant’s racist remarks. NTA

Standing up against racism in the medical community

Revoking recommendation for racist remarks: ethical obligation to do so.

Fight against racism in medicine – NTA takes a stand

Thank you for sparing patients from a racist doctor

Standing up for ethics: Withdrawing support from racist professor.

Combat medic defends providing aid to all, deems commenter NTA

Not recommending a racist and unethical aspiring doctor.

Backing out of a recommendation: NTA, career move

Supportive comment: Standing up to racism in medical education

Professor revoked recommendation for racist remarks, commenter supports decision.

Standing up for beliefs and being NTA

NTA: Commenter applauds decision to revoke recommendation for racist behavior.

Racist med student called out for unacceptable behavior

Patient perspective: why racial bias is a major red flag

NTA: Recommender refuses after racist remarks jeopardize patient care.

Ethics are crucial for a doctor ‍⚕️, NTA for revoking recommendation

Withdrawing recommendation without reason equally damning. NTA, he ruined chances.

NTA for revoking recommendation. Imagine the consequences if something happened

Standing up to racism takes courage. NTA for taking action

Standing up against racism – NTA for sure!

Calling out racism in medicine, NTA comment disapproves Mengele-like behavior.

Supporting the fight against racism in medicine!

NTA shut down with a clever burn.

Withdrawal of recommendation could risk patients’ lives. YTA?

Diversity matters even in medical school. Agree

Support for revoking recommendation and blacklisting the racist professor.

Standing up against racism in medicine saves lives

Importance of providing genuine references and maintaining reputation

Supporting a racist doctor is not an option. NTA.

Patient expresses gratitude for preventing racist doctor from practicing

Grateful for the professor’s actions in revoking the recommendation ❤️

Relieved RN praises professor’s decision to revoke recommendation

Accountability is key. Shocking to hear from a future doctor

Changing your mind when presented with new information shows integrity

Beliefs should align with support, NTA for revoking recommendation.

NTA shows integrity, praised for standing up against racism

Support for professor’s recommendation revocation due to bigotry and hatred

Suggests a teachable moment instead of career-ending consequences.

Keeping your integrity intact: This doctor made the right choice

Integrity wins! NTA for not vouching for a racist

Red flag raised on medical student’s moral compass

Potential danger of discriminatory doctors highlighted

Standing up against racism and hatred. NTA did the right thing.

Withdrawal of recommendation from a racist professor is ethical and moral

Honesty is key. NTA for withdrawing recommendation over racism.

Standing up against racism in medical school

Support for revoking recommendation due to racist remarks

Heroic support withdrawal likely saved lives

NTA for withdrawing. Protect yourself from retaliation. Serious issues.

NTA stands up against racist remarks made by medical professor

Fighting against racial bias in healthcare. NTA for revoking recommendation.

NTA commenter applauds professor’s decision to revoke recommendation.

You did the right thing. NTA

NTA. Racist doctor unfit for medical field, justice served

Urgent action needed to prevent dangerous rogue physician

Standing up against racism in medical education with NTA support

Support for revocation of recommendation due to lack of empathy