The Contributions Made and Challenges Faced By Foreign-Trained Physicians: A Conversation with Mr. Neal Simon (June 12th)
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Listen Now Research published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) this past April estimated the US could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030. AAMC estimates the shortage would be particularly acute in primary care, i.e., upwards of 50,000 primary care physicians would be needed. The primary care shortage is already acute. The federal Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA) estimates there are currently over 5,900 Primary Care Shortage Areas (PCSAs) in the US. The current and future physician shortage would be dramatically worse if not for the approximately 250,000 foreign-trained physicians currently practicing in the US, a disproportionate percent of whom are primary care practitioners and work in under-served communities. Despite the critical role these physicians play (and the quality of care they provide), foreign-trained medical school graduates face substantial barriers, particularly under the current administration, in obtaining residencies, qualifying academically to train and practice in the US, and in obtaining requisite visas.
The Contributions Made and Challenges Faced By Foreign-Trained Physicians: A Conversation with Mr. Neal Simon (June 12th)
The Contributions Made and Challenges Faced…
The Contributions Made and Challenges Faced By Foreign-Trained Physicians: A Conversation with Mr. Neal Simon (June 12th)
Listen Now Research published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) this past April estimated the US could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030. AAMC estimates the shortage would be particularly acute in primary care, i.e., upwards of 50,000 primary care physicians would be needed. The primary care shortage is already acute. The federal Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA) estimates there are currently over 5,900 Primary Care Shortage Areas (PCSAs) in the US. The current and future physician shortage would be dramatically worse if not for the approximately 250,000 foreign-trained physicians currently practicing in the US, a disproportionate percent of whom are primary care practitioners and work in under-served communities. Despite the critical role these physicians play (and the quality of care they provide), foreign-trained medical school graduates face substantial barriers, particularly under the current administration, in obtaining residencies, qualifying academically to train and practice in the US, and in obtaining requisite visas.