(The Center Square) – Medical watchdog Do No Harm released a report Tuesday that it says shows how the quality of medical students’ reports has deteriorated, becoming more “weak” and more “woke” since letter grades were terminated.
Director of research at Do No Harm Dr. Jay Greene told The Center Square: “Without the use of the letter-grade system, students are searching for other ways to stand out for fellowships and residency programs.”
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