I think the key word in the sentence is trying to be doctors. The doctor per pop count in very low because med schools have super low acceptance rates[1]. That

I think the key word in the sentence is trying to be doctors. The doctor per pop count in very low because med schools have super low acceptance rates[1]. That would probably be the best place to implement some sort of reforms if we want more doctors. [1] https://www.accepted.com/medical/med-selectivity-index https://www.accepted.com/medical/med-selectivity-index