alt Hacker NewsThere are not enough physicians because we have limited the number of physicians. This was done, in part, by limiting the number of residency positions.
[1] https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2022/03/15/ama-scope-of-p...
There are not enough physicians because we have limited the number of physicians. This was done, in part, by limiting the number of residency positions.
[1] https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2022/03/15/ama-scope-of-p...
Most other countries don't even have a residency system. After graduation you simply apply for and work as a junior dr. for some number of years. No federal funding of a 'residency' position necessary.