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Inaccurate forecasts resulted in the opening of very few new medical schools between the late 1970s and early 2000s. Now, although med school class sizes have increased by about 30% over the last two decades, that increase isn’t enough to address the number of positions needed to accommodate the number of applicants or the number of physicians needed in the US.
All Specialties May 9th 2023
The first increase in federally financed graduate medical education (GME) in 25 years was approved by Congress in December of 2020. The law was included in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act for the year’s end. The law sets financing for 200 new GME positions each year for a total of 1,000 more GME roles to be developed over a five-year period. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first 200 GME roles in January 2023. A total of 100 teaching hospitals from 30 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will receive the slots. The roles are in place as of July 1, 2023.
All Specialties May 1st 2023
The Main Residency Match 2023 results have been released, and they have reached an all-time high. Furthermore, not only were there more matches, but there were more programs participating than ever before. Learn more about the Residency Match Day 2023 results.
All Specialties April 3rd 2023
The article discusses seven career options for physicians who are interested in pursuing non-clinical roles. These include roles in healthcare administration, medical writing, consulting, medical education, pharmaceuticals, research, and entrepreneurship. The article provides an overview of each of these career paths, including required skills, job responsibilities, and potential salaries. It also highlights the benefits of pursuing a non-clinical career, such as a better work-life balance, career flexibility, and the opportunity to make a broader impact on healthcare.
All Specialties March 27th 2023
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released job growth projections for the next decade, from 2021 to 2031. Nurse practitioners are expected to grow at a rate of 45% across all industries. Over the next ten years, the number of employed nurse practitioners is expected to increase from 246,700 to 359,400. Sadly, physicians are missing from the list, with the Association of American Medical Colleges projecting a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by the year 2034.
All Specialties March 20th 2023
ACP Hospitalist
Hospitalist pay is up almost 8% since 2020. But is that enough? You can work to increase your compensation by understanding the nuances in your hospital’s incentive calculation and making sure the plan works for you.
Hospitalist March 15th 2023