Honestly, while cost is a real factor, I don't think the number of doctors that pass the bar would increase by as much as you think. The amount of knowledge, sk

Honestly, while cost is a real factor, I don't think the number of doctors that pass the bar would increase by as much as you think. The amount of knowledge, skills, experience in that practicing physicians possess dwarves what people in many other specialized professions have. I doubt most people would have the grit and patience that it takes to cross that bar. (Disclosure/source: my partner is a physician, I am a software engineer). That said, (only) one of the reasons for compensating physicians more is the time and money they put into their education. At least 2x - 3x more than other professions. Reduce this time / money commitment, you will be able to reduce the salaries.