… and how many medical degrees are granted each year?
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Let’s start with the last question first…
Currently, U.S. medical schools graduate almost 19,000 students each year.
Most healthcare pundits agree that – while the number has been increasing over recent years – too few are being graduated to forestall an anticipated doctor shortage.
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Note that since 1960, there have been 3 distinct periods: growth from 1960 to 1982, flatline from 1982 and resumed growth from 2006.
Here’s a short history of medical school openings and admissions …
