HCA 6923 Graduate Seminar – Graduate Medical Education
Module Two
Study Questions
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Physician Pipeline
1) Is there a real physician shortage? Take a position and make an argument for your case based upon the readings.
2) Describe the impact of the expansion in the number of medical schools on primary care.
3) Describe the expectations of work hours on residents and its impacts.
4) Which states have the highest percentage of physicians practicing in underserved areas?
5) Which states have the highest percentage of retaining residents within the state upon graduating from residency? Why do you think those states have better retention percentages? (The second question is just your opinion)