Prescriptions for Change: PRR Explores the U.S. Primary Care Physician Shortage
The U.S. primary care physician shortage is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors. While many headlines repeat the Association of American Medical College’s … Read More
PRR RX for Success: Dr. Elaine Brown
Dr. Elaine Brown went into medicine because she wanted to care for women. She completed medical school at the University of Texas and her residency at Massachusetts General … Read More
PRR RX for Success: Dr. Wonsick Choe
Dr. Wonsick Choe split his medical training and practice between South Korea and the United States. He attended medical school in Seoul, held an internship and residency in … Read More
PRR RX for Success: Dr. Edit Hegyi
Dr. Edit Hegyi, a clinical pathologist who spent most of her career in laboratories, decided to switch to primary care because she wanted to work directly with patients … Read More
Legislation is pending in Congress that aims to entice more medical providers to practice in rural communities.
Recognizing that the high cost of medical education keeps many medical providers, from primary care physicians to nurses, … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Scott Sale
Dr. Scott Sale was in private practice when he decided to semi-retire. He enrolled in Physician Retraining & Reentry to keep himself current, both in terms of the … Read More
In a report about how the primary care physician shortage in California impacts patient care, Public News Service cited Physician Retraining & Reentry for its efforts to build up the primary care physician workforce. By … Read More
There are a lot of reasons why physicians don’t want to retire. Being happy, having a purpose, living a certain lifestyle and concern for patients are among the reasons cited by physicians to continue practicing, … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Sanjay Rajpal
Dr. Sanjay Rajpal, a general surgeon, prioritized charitable work throughout his entire life. When the time came to put away his scalpel, he pursued his passion for volunteer … Read More
California is leading the nation with more Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas than any other state, according to U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration data.
The HPSA score, calculated on Feb. 7, 2023, is … Read More
