Editor Of Top Medical Journal Resigns Over 'Structural Racism' Remarks
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Howard Bauchner is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The editor-in-chief of the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association will step down after the publication received backlash over controversial comments made by another editor on a podcast. Dr. Howard Bauchner, who has held the top position at JAMA since 2011 and whose resignation will take effect on June 30, announced his decision in a statement on Tuesday. He has been on administrative leave since March while the American Medical Association reviewed the matter. Bauchner said he remained “profoundly disappointed in myself for the lapses” that led to the JAMA Network putting out a podcast episode and tweet featuring comments that dismissed the existence of structural racism within the health care system.More Related News