Bill 118 hr 4680, also known as the Train More Doctors Act of 2023, aims to address the shortage of physicians in the United States by increasing the number of medical residency positions available. The bill proposes to allocate funding to create new residency programs and expand existing ones in order to train more doctors.
The Train More Doctors Act of 2023 also includes provisions to incentivize medical students to pursue primary care specialties, which are currently facing the most severe shortages. This includes offering loan forgiveness programs for medical students who commit to practicing in underserved areas or in high-need specialties.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve diversity in the medical field by providing funding for programs that support underrepresented minority students in pursuing careers in medicine. This includes scholarships, mentorship programs, and outreach initiatives to encourage more diverse candidates to enter the medical profession.
Overall, the Train More Doctors Act of 2023 aims to address the growing physician shortage in the United States by increasing the number of trained doctors, incentivizing primary care specialties, and promoting diversity in the medical field.