There has been a lot of press on the threat of the current and impending physician shortage; however not all states are experiencing the same concerns of physician shortages. On a national level, Scripps Howard News Service has reported that new research determines not all areas are under as much pressure for current physician demands as well as any new demands health care reform may require.
This is still a good market for most any specialty physician, surgeon, or family practice physician to find a job based on their personal motivators, but some areas are not as tight on physicians of all kinds as other locations. Rural areas and areas with a high percentage of retired patients are typically experiencing an increased demand for physicians compared to larger, metropolitan cities.
Another encouraging figure comes from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) which reports the number of medical school applicants is at an all-time high. First-time applicants increased 2.6% from last year to 32,654 students, and total applicants rose 2.8% to 43,919 applicants, AAMC said in an October report. Actual enrollment rose 3%, according to Scripps Howard.
Colorado is one of the states that isn't feeling too much pressure regarding the physician shortage, even considering health care reform, if it continues to move forward. However Oklahoma is concerned about the current and impending shortage; The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are even encouraging the state to recruit and train more physicians. South Carolina is another state that is concerned about the current and future demands for physicians.
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http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/physician-shortage-isnt-bad/2011-12-15
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