Translations: What the “4+4” Medical Scandal Reveals About Second-Generation Privilege

Translations: What the “4+4” Medical Scandal Reveals About Second-Generation Privilege

A viral scandal that started out as the tale of one doctor’s extramarital affairs and medical malpractice has exploded into a wide-ranging societal discussion encompassing medical and personal ethics, research fraud, “returnee” students, intergenerational privilege, and unfair competition in the realms of academia, medicine, and scientific research. The controversy entered the public eye in late April, courtesy of a leaked letter from the estran…