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According to new AAMC data, the 2024-2025 academic year has seen the fewest medical school applicants in seven years, among other findings.

Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.

10 researchers selected based on interests and knowledge of medical research.

2024 saw the fewest number of medical school applicants in seven years, more female applicants than male and a decline in underrepresented matriculants, according to AAMC data.

Four physicians, executive join trade association dedicated to transformation of health care.

Physician recruitment agreements may seem straightforward, but they can be rife with risks for physicians signing one, including limits on where they can practice. Every agreement should be carefully reviewed before accepting the terms.

Physicians have many reasons for not having a contract reviewed, but not doing so puts them at extreme risk

Drop is the highest of any profession measured, but overall, doctors are still near the top of the list for public trust

The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise

Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians

Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Study highlights how medical schools may perpetuate ableism and leave doctors ill-prepared for disability care

How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?

Understanding the legal implications for the physician if the recruitment agreement is breached

$3.9 million grant intended to boost primary care and help rural areas in the state

A record 26 physician-clients launched practices last year, according to a report from Specialdocs Consultants.

The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?

We don’t talk much about women physicians who don’t have kids, either by choice or due to fertility issues.

How do signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives factor into recruitment agreements, and what legal considerations come with these perks?

How compensation structures vary in physician recruitment contracts and the factors that contribute to these variations.

What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?

Steady monthly growth was even with 2023, according to latest figures from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?

What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.

Where will you go to meet fellow professionals this year?