Policy Foundations for Medical Schools, is the second edition of the first Roadmap publication in the series that addresses enrollment and admission issues related to holistic review, student diversity, and evaluation. Produced by the AAMC Advancing Holistic Review Initiative, this document has been developed to help medical schools establish and implement institution-specific, diversityrelated policies that will advance their core educational goals with minimal legal risk. It includes new guidance associated with the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2013 decision in Fisher v. University of Texas. Achieving the educational and health care-related benefits that come from a diverse student body requires concerted, school wide efforts. Therefore, the AAMC encourages medical schools to use this publication as a tool to guide collaboration and discussions among their institution's leadership; faculty; admissions, diversity affairs, financial aid, and recruitment officers; legal counsel; students; and others engaged in and affected by diversity-related issues. The content of this publication should not be construed as institution-specific legal advice, and readers should not act on information contained in this publication without professional counsel.
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