MedCity News October 21, 2024
Research shows that medical residents of all specialties are avoiding states that ban abortion. This was discussed during a panel discussion at Engage at HLTH on Sunday in Las Vegas.
The 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision tore away the constitutional right to abortion, allowing states to restrict and outright ban the procedure. Today, abortion is prohibited in 13 states, and it has become harder for OBGYNs to practice and for medical trainees to receive effective training in these states.
However, the Dobbs decision affects more than just the practice of OBGYNs. In states that ban abortion, there has been a decrease in medical residency applicants for all specialties, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. The data...
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