A delegation of the American Jewish Congress has discussed with the War Department proposed changes in the present army regulations to permit graduates of foreign universities to be eligible for commissions in the Medical Corps, the Congress stated today. Under present regulations, graduates of foreign universities are not eligible for commissions in the Medical Corps.
Former Judge Robert Patterson, Assistant Secretary of War, received the delegation, headed by Dr. Stephen S. Wise, who pointed out that those affected by the ruling were in the largest proportion Jews who had been refused admission to American universities because of the quota against Jews, and were compelled to receive their medical attention abroad.
About six thousand graduates of foreign universities would be involved. These physicians have been recognized as qualified, have been passed by state boards and have been practicing in all sections of the country. A memorandum was presented by the delegation and action by the War Department is now awaited.
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