UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.
UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors
US Experiencing Physician Shortage In Those Posts
BALTIMORE (AP) — The University of Maryland's medical school will receive a $750,000 federal grant to train doctors to serve in rural areas, as the country experiences a shortage in those posts.
The Baltimore Sun reports the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration announced the funding Thursday as part of a $20 million initiative for developing rural residency programs nationwide.
Health department officials point to rising debt and lower wages as factors that can keep doctors away from rural areas. At the same time, health administration official George Sigounas says rural patients have a greater risk of poor health outcomes than those in urban areas.
University officials say they hope the program tackles these issues by creating a pipeline for students to move to and remain in rural communities such as those in Maryland.
Physician Outlook explores the physician shortage with the following article:
IS THERE A DOCTOR…ANYWHERE?
Perhaps this has happened to you (and if it hasn't, it might happen soon). You need to see a Doctor, but you’re told you can’t see the Doctor for weeks or maybe even a month. Or maybe your trusted family Doctor has either moved away, died or retired, and an all-purpose medical group has moved into that office. More than likely you’ll have to get used to seeing non-Doctors including nurses and APNs for routine office visits. Unless the projected Physician shortage is reversed, that’s the future of medical care…
Full article available at https://www.hispanicoutlook.com/articles/there-doctoranywhere
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