Doctor Shortage 'Very Concerning,' Med Students Might Drop Out

A medical student wearing a protective face mask is seen studying laparoscopic surgery. (AP)

By    |   Thursday, 09 November 2023 07:33 AM EST ET

The number of medical students who consider quitting the profession before seeing their first patient is "very concerning" to physicians, who also warn that the U.S. is already facing a massive shortage of healthcare professionals.

A new report from Elsevier Health, which evaluates the future state of global healthcare, found that a quarter of all medical students in the U.S. have considered quitting and 16% of students are rethinking pursuing a career on the frontline of healthcare.

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The number of medical students who consider quitting the profession before seeing their first patient is "very concerning" to physicians, who also warn that the U.S. is already facing a massive shortage of healthcare professionals.
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