Episode 8 – America’s Doctor Shortage: Approaching Crisis Level
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A recent report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges confirms the United States will experience a shortage of over 121,000 physicians by 2032. Our nation’s population is growing older and living longer. The demand for physicians continues to grow faster than medical schools and residencies can prepare new doctors. Episode guests: Jeffrey Wolfrey, MD, Glen Fogerty, PhD, MBA, and Cheryl O'Malley, MD, FACP, FHM Hosted by: Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD and Katie Brite, MD
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