Doctor Shortage Persists Amid More Medical Graduates
In the United States, more medical graduates yet many rural and small towns lack doctors. Experts differ. some say physician supply meets demand, while others urge more doctors in education and practice to relieve overwork. Specialization blamed for misaligned needs in small communities.
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IAMA council projects medical education needs for 1975
The IAMA council on medical education and hospitals projects 1975 graduate needs at about 10 500 based on birth rate trends though exact numbers are uncertain. In 1962 63 there were 17 264 graduates and Nevada and Ohio offer 2 000 in incentives while trends show a rise from the low in 1961 62. Georgia politics stir as George C Wallace is discussed as a possible address to Georgia legislators amid Governor Sanders’ doubts about allowing a segregationist to speak.
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