Need for More Medical Schools to Address Doctor Shortage

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The current shortage of American doctors is exacerbated by the fact that virtually no medical school slots are filled by immigrants, according to immigration attorney Greg Siskind. He emphasized that while foreign doctors occupy available residency slots, the solution lies in increasing the number of medical schools or expanding existing ones. However, he cautioned that it typically takes around 15 years from legislative approval to the first new MDs entering private practice.

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Need for More Medical Schools to Address Doctor Shortage