Doctor Reviewing Mammogram

Open Phones: Is There A Doctor in the House?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 30, 2012

The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that in just 3 years, the United States will be more than 60,000 doctors short, according to the New York Times.

Listeners, do you hear this call? Are you in med school or thinking about it? Are you interested in fulfilling the need for general physicians or are you planning a career in a more lucrative specialty? Call 212-433-9692 or post here!

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