In 2022, 6.7% of the graduates of medical schools and 8.2% of the graduates of from DO schools did not match. That means thousands of graduates must wait or choose another path. That path could be medical research or some other medical field. Some end up leaving the field.
South Dakota is now one of more than a dozen states that are considering or have passed a law to prevent transgender kids from getting gender-affirming treatment. Gov. Kristi Noem has signed the bill into law, but it could land the state in court.
Some Republican state lawmakers want to block transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care. The bill mirrors ones passed in other states. Health officials say bills like this contradict best medical practices for transgender people.
The longtime Avera physician pointed to her relationships with her patients and colleagues as “one of the most rewarding experiences” she gained over the years.