It’s a little scary that there’s this much science behind “how many patients can we schedule per doctor”, and “how much time will the doctor spend charting without pay”. How far out are we before you need a civil engineering degree to determine minutes-allowed-per-sentence.
But here you are - ID and geriatrics are the worst. Hematology and pain medicine are the best. At least in the sense of after-hours work load. 🙂
In 1st Physician Job, How Much of Your Week Will Be Spent on the EHR? - AMA
Medical school enrollment is changing. While the overall number of first-year students in the U.S. saw a slight increase this year, recent data shows a decline in enrollment among Black, Latino, and Native students—the first class to enter since the Supreme Court’s decision on race in admissions. At the same time, applications from some underrepresented groups have risen, even as total applications continue to trend downward.
With these shifts, medical schools are adapting to a new admissions landscape. As policies evolve, so do the strategies for recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body. What impact will these changes have on the future of medical education? We shall find out.
Post–Affirmative Action Ban, New Med Students are Less Diverse
Medical education has long followed a four-year structure, but a growing number of institutions are rethinking that model. Schools like NYU Grossman are condensing the traditional curriculum into three years by streamlining electives and maintaining year-round instruction. Surprisingly, studies suggest that graduates of these accelerated programs perform just as well as their four-year counterparts.
The origins of the four-year system date back to early 20th-century reforms emphasizing standardized education. But as medical training evolves, some experts argue that focusing on outcomes—rather than time spent in school—could be the key to a more efficient and effective path to becoming a physician. Could three-year programs become the new standard? Policymakers and educators are weighing the possibilities.
Three-Year Med Schools Are Coming
Applications to pain medicine fellowships are down by half in six years. The article talks about a shift in anesthesiology residency towards general practice, as opposed to subspecialization. It also waxes lyrically about gender disparities.
The article doesn’t touch (at all) on expanded scope of malpractice claims, higher malpractice premiums, “enhanced” PMPs, heightened (and sometimes conflicting) legal penalties and criminal liabilities, increased practice audits - and value-based care models.
Basically, if you define a field as “bad by association”, it’s not a wonder that fewer people want to touch it.
Fewer Anesthesiology Residents Applying to US Pain Medicine Fellowships
A 25-year-old female patient and her husband present to you for evaluation of infertility. The woman is healthy and is having regular monthly menses. Her husband is 27 years of age and has no medical problems. The couple has been trying to conceive for 3 months.
They have come to you seeking advice about how likely they are to conceive in the next 6 months to 1 year. What should you tell them?
- 99.9% of couples will conceive in 2 years
- 85% of couples will conceive within a year
- 75% of couples will conceive in 3 months
- 25% of couples will conceive in 6 months