Experts warn that larger pool of doctors may not fix urban-rural divide and that competition will only intensify
The South Korean government plans to increase medical school admissions by 2,000 spots next year, the first expansion in nearly two decades, to address the country’s doctor shortage.
But experts say there may be unintended consequences that impact the quality of education, regional sustainability and the long-term distribution of healthcare professionals.
The South Korean government plans to increase medical school admissions by 2,000 spots next year, the first expansion in nearly two decades, to address the country’s doctor shortage.
But experts say there may be unintended consequences that impact the quality of education, regional sustainability and the long-term distribution of healthcare professionals.
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