The U.S. could see a shortage of up to 121,900 physicians by 2032, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. This is why the doctor shortage is intensifying.
from the Association of American Medical Colleges say the U.S. will see a shortage of 46,900 to 121,900 physicians by 2032 in primary and specialty care.
"We know older patients use two-to-three times as many medical services as younger patients, and the number of people over age 65 will increase by almost 50%, just in the next 10 to 15 years alone," said Dr. Atul Grover, the association's executive vice president. "We need positions across the board in just about every specialty and location … but about half of those physicians needed will be in primary care.
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