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Why do we have such shortage of doctors in the US?
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:13 pm
We import lots of talent form overseas every year to fill the need.
Why can’t we admit more students to Med schools?
Is it because of state regulations? If so, that’s insane!
Why can’t we admit more students to Med schools?
Is it because of state regulations? If so, that’s insane!
This post was edited on 3/29/20 at 8:56 pm
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Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:14 pm to Northwestern tiger
Because a global pandemic isn’t a regular thing
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:14 pm to Northwestern tiger
We don't.
We have slightly more lawyers than doctors...so you know we have tons of doctors.
We have slightly more lawyers than doctors...so you know we have tons of doctors.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:15 pm to Northwestern tiger
quote:
Why can’t we admit more students to Med schools?
Is it because of state regulations? If so, that’s insane!
It’s about money. The same reason doctors throw up so many road blocks about NPs and PAs.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:15 pm to Northwestern tiger
We don't have a shortage
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:15 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
It has nothing to do with global pandemic. Shortage has been going on for years.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:16 pm to Northwestern tiger
the number of residents is controlled by congress.
they do what ama says.
in holland they have twice the mds per capita as usa.
dutch mds make half what us doctors make.
they do what ama says.
in holland they have twice the mds per capita as usa.
dutch mds make half what us doctors make.
This post was edited on 3/29/20 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:16 pm to ShortyRob
If not then why do we have like 50% of residents who are foreign graduates that come here and practice in the US?
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:16 pm to Northwestern tiger
Why aren't you a doctor, if you aren't? There is a limited pool of people that have an interest in medicine to begin with. Of those with an interest there is only a certain percentage with the intelligence, aptitude, and willingness to invest the time needed to become a doctor.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:17 pm to UcobiaA
Not true,
They make the standards harder and harder
They make the standards harder and harder
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:17 pm to Northwestern tiger
That is not the issue
Wrong metric
Baseline health and wellness is on the individual. You are currently seeing a culling of the frail and unhealthy (both known and unknown)
There are industries built upon making people sick and apathetic. We are reaping what we have sewed...
No amount of doctors to administer sick care or ventilatory support can fix that problem (and that is where we are). Individuals should use this down time to focus on moving, eating, and sleeping better
Wrong metric
Baseline health and wellness is on the individual. You are currently seeing a culling of the frail and unhealthy (both known and unknown)
There are industries built upon making people sick and apathetic. We are reaping what we have sewed...
No amount of doctors to administer sick care or ventilatory support can fix that problem (and that is where we are). Individuals should use this down time to focus on moving, eating, and sleeping better
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:19 pm to ThinePreparedAni
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The United States will see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians in both primary and specialty care by 2032, according to 2019 data published by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges).
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:20 pm to Northwestern tiger
Define shortage
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:20 pm to Northwestern tiger
quote:
Why can’t we admit more students to Med schools?
You mean more Americans, and not Asians and Arabs?
All for it. Too many Foreigners, of every occupation, in the US
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:21 pm to Northwestern tiger
You don't have a shortage of doctors.
You have a shortage of internists and general practitioners.
Way too many specialists.
You have a shortage of internists and general practitioners.
Way too many specialists.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:21 pm to Northwestern tiger
Fear of malpractice suits and low pay from Medicare and medicaid
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:22 pm to Northwestern tiger
Some leave and go to other countries.
There also used to be a lot of nurses leaving for places like some of the richer middle eastern countries because of higher pay which is also tax free if you stay the required length of time. Some of the countries also furnish them a place to live free of charge.
There also used to be a lot of nurses leaving for places like some of the richer middle eastern countries because of higher pay which is also tax free if you stay the required length of time. Some of the countries also furnish them a place to live free of charge.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:22 pm to Northwestern tiger
quote:
The United States will see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians in both primary and specialty care by 2032, according to 2019 data published by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges).
My response remains the same
Wrong metric/wrong issue
We could have AI practictioners triaging these folks in 1 to 1 ratio. If you get to a point where you need ventilatory support in this setting, you are likely going to die anyway (death is postponed). The battle needs to be fought well in advance (heathy population in general). Again that is on the individual...
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:34 pm to Northwestern tiger
Because it cost less to fund the stimulus package then it does to get your undergrad and then go to medical school.
This post was edited on 3/29/20 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 3/29/20 at 5:36 pm to CelticDog
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in holland they have twice the mds per capita as usa. dutch mds make half what us doctors make.
And that's why.
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