US Politics | University of Michigan white coat ceremony left in chaos after controversial speaker Dr Kristin Collier sparks walkout
A CONTROVERSIAL speaker at the University of Michigan sparked a walkout from both students and parents on Sunday. Footage from the white coat ceremony held in the Hill Auditorium shows as dozens of future doctors file out the hall. 
YouTube/Be Love RevolutionThe walkout was in response to a talk from Dr Kristin Collier '/ ' 
Twitter / PEScorpioA clip of the walkout shared to Twitter has been viewed more than 8 million times '/ ' Their actions had been in response to a talk from Dr Kristin Collier, who has expressed pro-life opinions. A clip of the walkout shared to Twitter has been viewed more than eight million times. Dr Collier is an assistant professor of medicine at the uni and a director of the UM Medical School Program on Health Spirituality & Religion. She tweeted in May: ...Holding on to a view of feminism where one fights for the rights of all women and girls, especially those who are most vulnerable. I can't not lament the violence directed at my prenatal sisters in the act of abortion, done in the name of autonomy.... 
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ABORTION RIGHTS FIGHT Learn more about US Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade A petition signed by more than 340 students had called for her removal from the event. The petition read: ...While we support the rights of freedom of speech and religion, an anti-choice speaker as a representative of the University of Michigan undermines the University's position on abortion and supports the non-universal, theology-rooted platform to restrict abortion access, an essential part of medical care. ...We demand that 'the university ' stands in solidarity with us and selects a speaker whose values align with institutional policies, students, and the broader medical community. ...This speaker should inspire the next generation of healthcare providers to be courageous advocates for patient autonomy and our communities.... The university refused to back down and Dr Collier spoke on Sunday. Most read in The US Sun BIZARRE Kourtney's stepdaughter Alabama shares disturbing video with 'blood' on her face VIRAL TERROR Deadly eye-bleeding virus which kills up to third of patients reaches Spain SISTER SNUB Kylie Jenner SHADES sister Kendall in shocking Instagram post after snub GOWN GLORY Two types of dresses that suit women with a big waist SOLE SURVIVOR Boy, 9, left standing alone in PJs after parents & sister, 6, killed in tent REVENGE! Khloe shows off thin figure in thong bathing suit as Tristan parties with models They told The Michigan Daily the would ...not revoke an invitation to a speaker based on their personal beliefs.... Michigan Medicine spokeswoman Mary Masson added: ...However, the White Coat Ceremony will not be used as a forum to air personal political or religious beliefs; it will focus on welcoming students into the profession of medicine." Dr Collier is not thought to have mentioned abortion in her speech. A White Coat Ceremony marks medical students entry into the field. LANDMARK RULING The Supreme Court last month overturned the landmark ruling Roe V Wade, eliminating nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion. The 5-4 decision will leave the issues of abortion up to state legislators, which will ultimately result in a total ban on the procedure in about half of the states. Following that decision the University of Michigan said: ...U-M Health remains committed to providing high-quality, safe reproductive care for patients, across all their reproductive health needs. ...This includes abortion care, which remains legal in Michigan while challenges to various state-law criminal statutes continue to proceed.... Read More on The US Sun 
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STAR'S PAIN Houston Texans WR John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia months after draft The Sun has contacted Dr Collier and the University of Michigan for comment. Shortly before the speech Dr Collier tweeted she was ...truly grateful for the support, emails, texts, prayers and letters I've received from all over the world regarding the event that will happen today....
YouTube/Be Love RevolutionThe walkout was in response to a talk from Dr Kristin Collier '/ ' Twitter / PEScorpioA clip of the walkout shared to Twitter has been viewed more than 8 million times '/ ' Their actions had been in response to a talk from Dr Kristin Collier, who has expressed pro-life opinions. A clip of the walkout shared to Twitter has been viewed more than eight million times. Dr Collier is an assistant professor of medicine at the uni and a director of the UM Medical School Program on Health Spirituality & Religion. She tweeted in May: ...Holding on to a view of feminism where one fights for the rights of all women and girls, especially those who are most vulnerable. I can't not lament the violence directed at my prenatal sisters in the act of abortion, done in the name of autonomy.... 'tip of the iceberg' Meghan Markle hints at political ambitions after Roe v Wade decision ABORTION RIGHTS FIGHT Learn more about US Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade A petition signed by more than 340 students had called for her removal from the event. The petition read: ...While we support the rights of freedom of speech and religion, an anti-choice speaker as a representative of the University of Michigan undermines the University's position on abortion and supports the non-universal, theology-rooted platform to restrict abortion access, an essential part of medical care. ...We demand that 'the university ' stands in solidarity with us and selects a speaker whose values align with institutional policies, students, and the broader medical community. ...This speaker should inspire the next generation of healthcare providers to be courageous advocates for patient autonomy and our communities.... The university refused to back down and Dr Collier spoke on Sunday. Most read in The US Sun BIZARRE Kourtney's stepdaughter Alabama shares disturbing video with 'blood' on her face VIRAL TERROR Deadly eye-bleeding virus which kills up to third of patients reaches Spain SISTER SNUB Kylie Jenner SHADES sister Kendall in shocking Instagram post after snub GOWN GLORY Two types of dresses that suit women with a big waist SOLE SURVIVOR Boy, 9, left standing alone in PJs after parents & sister, 6, killed in tent REVENGE! Khloe shows off thin figure in thong bathing suit as Tristan parties with models They told The Michigan Daily the would ...not revoke an invitation to a speaker based on their personal beliefs.... Michigan Medicine spokeswoman Mary Masson added: ...However, the White Coat Ceremony will not be used as a forum to air personal political or religious beliefs; it will focus on welcoming students into the profession of medicine." Dr Collier is not thought to have mentioned abortion in her speech. A White Coat Ceremony marks medical students entry into the field. LANDMARK RULING The Supreme Court last month overturned the landmark ruling Roe V Wade, eliminating nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion. The 5-4 decision will leave the issues of abortion up to state legislators, which will ultimately result in a total ban on the procedure in about half of the states. Following that decision the University of Michigan said: ...U-M Health remains committed to providing high-quality, safe reproductive care for patients, across all their reproductive health needs. ...This includes abortion care, which remains legal in Michigan while challenges to various state-law criminal statutes continue to proceed.... Read More on The US Sun CAST VOTES Sunday's episode leaves housemate packing their bags as shock twist revealed STAR'S PAIN Houston Texans WR John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia months after draft The Sun has contacted Dr Collier and the University of Michigan for comment. Shortly before the speech Dr Collier tweeted she was ...truly grateful for the support, emails, texts, prayers and letters I've received from all over the world regarding the event that will happen today....
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