California university doctor denies sexual misconduct claims, but colleagues say he targeted Chinese students
The USC is a leading private research university: there are 45,500 students enrolled in the 2017-18 academic year, including about 5,400 from mainland China
A gynecologist at a California university has denied claims that he sexually abused his patients over decades, specifically targeting the school’s growing population of Chinese students. The school has come under fire for allowing him to continue treating patients despite the allegations.
The case was brought to light by the Los Angeles Times, which published accounts from several current and former employees at the University of Southern California (USC) regarding George Tyndall’s behaviour toward his mostly adolescent patients. Colleagues told the Times that Tyndall appeared to prefer Chinese students, who often had a limited knowledge of the English language and American medical norms.
The Consulate General of China in Los Angeles expressed its deep concern over the report.
“We noticed the report and expressed our deep concern over the situation,” said a spokesperson. “We request USC to take serious step to investigate the issue and protect Chinese students from illegal violation.”
The USC is a leading private research university. There are 45,500 students enrolled in the 2017-18 academic year, including about 5,400 from mainland China.