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Medical school enrollment rising, but residency openings lag
While it still seems likely that physician shortages are looming, medical school enrollment is climbing, as well, according to new research by the Association of American Medical Colleges. The group... Read more...
Medical college group backs legislation boosting residencies
Health reform means a lot of things to a lot of interested parties. To the Association of American Medical Colleges, it won't be complete without language boosting the number of medical residencies... Read more...
IOM slams practice of accepting pharma swag
Over the last 18 months or so, the political climate has gotten pretty darned unfriendly for doctors who chose to accept pharma money or gifts. In some cases their parent organizations have banned... Read more...
AAMC reports decrease in first-time med school applicants
Enrollment figures at the nation's medical schools are the highest in history, but the number of first-time applicants declined slightly this year. According to the Association of American Medical... Read more...
