Good news for applicants to medical schools. Due to the shortage of healthcare, especially in rural America, medical schools have started accepting more applicants as of last year.
The reason for the shortage in medical practitioners can be traced back to the 1970s when medical advisory groups predicted a lower demand for physicians by the 1990s. The lower demand was attributed to a better healthcare system. However, as recent years have shown the disparity between the population growth and the improvements in healthcare has led to an increasing problem in terms of number of health practitioners.
What this means for those aiming to pursue a career in the medical industry is that this is a time where chances to get accepted will significantly increase. However, it is also important to note that there is a lopsided number of doctors now deciding to become specialists instead of family doctors or general surgeons due to the pay difference. While there is nothing inherently wrong with that, the demand is actually for general practitioners, which is something important to think about.