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Topic: Physician shortage

The United States faces a growing shortage of physicians, particularly in primary care and certain medical specialties, which poses challenges for healthcare access and quality.

More on: Physician shortage

The podcast episodes discuss the physician shortage in the United States and strategies to mitigate this issue, such as expanding residency programs and leveraging technology in medical education.

The episodes highlight the importance of preventive medicine and population health, as well as the role of medical leadership and mentorship in addressing the physician shortage.

For example, episode "Dr. Mirza Rahman, President of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)" discusses the lack of funding for preventive medicine residencies and the need to address the physician shortage, while episode "Dr. Bobby Chhabra, Director of the UVA Health Orthopaedic Center & Team Physician for the UVA Department of Athletics" addresses the physician shortage through residency expansion and technology-driven education.

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