In The New York Times article by Annie Lowrey and Robert Pear, the issue of the doctor shortage is addressed in relation to President Obama’s health care law that was upheld by the Supreme Court on June 28, 2012. Though this new law will extend insurance coverage to the population, it is not expected to… Read More

This article by John Commins, featured in Health Leaders Media, discusses the growing need to increase the number of residency slots, with the growing rates of enrollment, in the face of the nation’s currently weak economy and looming physician shortage projections. “The nation’s medical schools are on track to boost enrollment 30% by 2016, but… Read More

“City College of New York has had a unique program for the past 40 years. It gives students, many from minorities, a combined college and medical education for a tenth the normal cost, but there’s a hitch…” For the full article, click here.© 2012 ABC Local News. All rights reserved.