Originally published by our sister publication, Anesthesiology News
Every year since 2015, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) releases an updated report on a prospective shortage of U.S. physicians expected in the coming years. The estimates have varied through the years, most recently predicting a shortfall of up to 139,000 physicians by 2033, but the core message is always the same: The health care industry won’t be able to keep up with the growing demand.