Culture at Columbia Shielded Sexual Assault by Physician, Report Finds

An external report has found that administrators at Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital mishandled allegations of sexual abuse against physician Robert Hadden. Following the report's findings, two doctors affiliated with the university and hospital resigned from their positions. The investigation detailed how the institutions' culture may have shielded Hadden from accountability for years. This development raises questions regarding institutional oversight and the protection of patients within academic medical settings. Further actions by the university and hospital leadership are anticipated based on these findings.