Recently, the president of the American Medical Association, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, stated in a national address that the physician shortage long-feared is here and that "It's an urgent crisis…
Imagine calling your physician's office for an appointment only to be told your longtime doctor is closing his doors because his practice is no longer sustainable. Shocking? Yes. Based on reality? Again, yes.
As MCW-Green Bay continues its eighth year, its Dean says the school's goal of addressing Northeast Wisconsin's doctor shortage is starting to come to fruition.
Employers throughout the healthcare industry often experience difficulty hiring physicians due to a shortage of healthcare professionals in the United States.