The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) removed a job posting from GEO Group on Tuesday, July 23, after an op-ed by Dr. Ranit Mishori was published in The Washington Post.
The posting was for a lead physician at the Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana.
The job posting caught Mishori's attention for three major reasons: the salary, its request for a commitment to “the objectives of the facility," and the lack of a board certification requirement.
Mishori is a family doctor and a member of Physicians for Human Rights.
The job pays $400,000 a year but only requires two years of experience. “Well, it's very unusual, especially for somebody who is a general practitioner," Mishori told NPR. “This is way more than I'm making, so the job really caught my attention for a variety of reasons."
The job posting also had a creepy line that stood out to Mishori. GEO Group is looking for physicians who are “philosophically committed to the objectives of this facility." An archived version of the site shows the line was altered to ask for a doctor who can operate “based on the company goals, objectives and philosophy according to industry standards and contractual obligations."
Mishori believes that GEO's request for philosophical loyalty to its cause could put doctors in an ethical bind known as “dual loyalty."
“Dual loyalty is something that relates to the potential conflict between clinicians' duties to their patients and their obligations to their employers," Mishori told NPR. “When these organizations have sometimes questionable tasks to fulfill, that becomes a very, very serious almost ethical minefield, I would say."
If a physician's loyalty to the company and ICE's objectives is paramount, it could cause the physician to be silent about abuses at the facility. In addition, an immigration hard-liner may be less likely to care for the immigrants' health.
Recent government audits found “unsafe and unhealthy conditions" at three ICE detention centers.
Misori was also concerned that GEO Group did not have board certification as a requirement.
“The other thing is they're not asking for a board certification, which usually is a marker for competency of some sort," she said. “Board certification are additional exams that people who graduate from residency programs have to take to show that they can deliver the best high-quality care. They're not asking for that."
In response to the controversy, a GEO Group spokesperson said, “In all of the facilities that we manage on behalf of the government, we are deeply committed to delivering culturally responsive services in safe and humane environments and to treating everyone in our care with dignity and respect," The Hill reports.
“This is the only commitment we expect from all of our employees, including our medical professionals," the statement continued.
At the end of the job posting, GEO Group claims to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer."
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.