AJMA Highlights Antisemitism in Medicine as a Patient Care Crisis
The American Jewish Medical Association (AJMA) has raised concerns about rising antisemitism within the U.S. healthcare system, describing it as a patient care crisis. AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce, emphasizing that antisemitism is affecting patient care. The organization, founded in response to increasing reports of antisemitism, represents approximately 250,000 Jewish healthcare professionals in the U.S. AJMA works to ensure a patient-first environment, free from discrimination and geopolitical distractions. The organization also addresses issues such as doxxing and reputational damage faced by Jewish medical professionals.