In an era where the demand for healthcare professionals is skyrocketing, what happens when we face a shortage of PAs and nurse practitioners in clinical settings?
This video explores the pressing issue of who will fill the gap in communities already struggling with healthcare access.
While physicians are the traditional answer, their numbers are dwindling too.
Join the conversation as we tackle this national paradox and discuss the options for prospective clinicians.
With healthcare supply shrinking, what steps should we take to ensure everyone receives the care they need?
How do we prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals for these challenges?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Kenneth Botelho, founding director of the doctor of medical science (DMSc) program at The College of St. Scholastica and a physician assistant, discusses his article "Federal graduate-loan caps threaten rural health care access."
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