U.S. medical school graduates aren’t enough to fill the physician shortage
Every year around Match Day, medical and pre-med students alike worry about a rumored “residency cliff.” The theory is that the number of new medical school graduates will soon outstrip the existing inventory of residency positions, and the overflow applicants will be left in professional limbo.
While that picture seems scary, it’s time for some good news. I’ve believed for years that this concern is more phantom than real, but now …