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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

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.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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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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