An Oversupply of Emergency Physicians?

When I applied in emergency medicine (EM), I had only two other classmates submitting applications to the field. EM wasn’t a very popular specialty, although that would change as the show ER became hotter. Although enthusiasm for the field has generally increased over my career, medical students’ interest in EM has waxed and waned.

Recently an eight-organization consortium of EM groups analyzed the field’s workforce, demonstrating an oversupply of emergency physicians likely to appear over the next decade. There are a number of reasons proposed, including the proliferation of EM residencies and inappropriate use of physician extenders. Take a look at this piece in ACEP Now for detailed information, especially if you see EM in your future.

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About Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to
stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.
She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated
Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more

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