Medical Economics April 26, 2024
But there’s a catch – AAMC says more money is needed for graduate medical education or the situation will be much worse.
The United States could face a physician shortage up to 86,000 doctors by 2036, according to the newest projections by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
The association and GlobalData Plc. published “The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2021 to 2036,” the first update in two years due to the volatility created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to improve workforce projections, present new analyses, and identify directors for future research.
In short: “Physician demand is projected to continue to grow faster than supply under the most likely scenarios, leading to a total...
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