Social, economic, and political forces have a major role in influencing health. Yet, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the independent accreditation body for U.S. medical schools, recently weakened the requirement that schools prepare future physicians to address inequities in health and health care (1). These revisions were initially discussed in February 2025 amid new federal governmental efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in universities. The LCME officially proposed revisions in October 2025 and approved these changes in early February 2026. The revised standards, scheduled to take effect in 2027, will set a dangerous precedent that undermines physician training and jeopardizes their current and future patient care.