The story of Kayla and Kelly Bingham, identical twins who faced accusations of cheating during medical school exams, highlights the complexities and challenges that can arise when individuals share an extraordinary bond.
The nursing instructors at the medical school didn’t think they were capable of having similar thoughts. The charges against them included “secret signals” and “exchange of notes”. Identical twins Kayla and Kelly Bingham completed the test in 2016 and the results were very similar. The insider claims that Kelly and Kayla were seated approximately one to five meters apart in the audience that day and that neither had seen the other’s work.
Administration at the Medical University of South Carolina concluded that their students were most likely cheating after comparing the nurses’ exams, which showed that even the wrong answers were identical. Kyle and Kelly, in Proctor’s words, “nodded their heads and occasionally took their eyes off their computers, looked around the classroom, or turned their laptops around during the exam.”
Two weeks after the test, a letter was delivered to the medical school’s honor board saying there had been a fraud, and a trial ensued. They said that instead of exchanging information, the nurses were “nodding off, just reading the questions on their computer screen.” Kayla and Kelly were initially found guilty by the school board, but the conviction was overturned on appeal. But for the girls, learning turned into a nightmare.
Kayla and Kelly went from medical school to law school, where they graduated last year with an average (also the same, by the way). Their new mission is to fight for the truth. “The faculty and staff of the university made a lot of mistakes that led to what happened to us.” But we must stand and fight. “We hope that our efforts will benefit other twins,” the sisters say.
Kayla and Kelly’s story sheds light on the unique challenges twins can face in an educational environment where their extraordinary bond can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. It serves as a reminder that assumptions should not cloud judgment or undermine the achievements of individuals who share an extraordinary connection.
As the Bingham sisters continue their professional careers and fight for justice, their resilience and determination inspire others to stand up for what is right. They hope their efforts will pave the way for a fairer and more understanding environment for twins and siblings alike, where their remarkable connections can be celebrated rather than scrutinized.