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This conversation begins when the number of residencies increases. And that will not change until congress approves more funding for residencies. Until then, t
by ohbleek 7y ago
This conversation begins when the number of residencies increases. And that will not change until congress approves more funding for residencies. Until then, there will be no change.
- epmaybe 7y agoThat's a weak argument, in my opinion. I've commented on this in the past, but there's nothing physically stopping hospitals and other institutions with their own funding from opening of more spots. You can definitely get ACGME accreditation without CMS funding for your program, institutions just need to be willing to find other funding.
- hiram112 7y agoIs it Congress making this decision, or the lobbyists for the AMA?
- casefields 7y agoThey don't want to let their prestigious profession become what it essentially is—a body mechanic.