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Originally Posted by Mull
But... that isn't how math works?
Assuming all student spots are full (which I believe is correct)..
If I have a 5 year program at 100 students... every year I have 100 new doctors.
If I have a 3 year program at 100 students.... every year I have 100 new doctors
What am I missing that supports an argument that reducing education time will increase the supply of doctors?
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I’m assuming we would also increase student spots. It’s clear now the freeze on expanding medical school seats imposed in the 80s was a huge mistake.
The status quo is heading towards catastrophe. Root and branch reform at all levels will be required just to maintain our current health care capacity as the population ages, let alone improving the system by putting more resources into mental health, etc.