Removing Roadblocks: Addressing the US Physician Shortage and Empowering International Medical Talent

On this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig, CEO of Freedom Healthworks, sits down with Kyle Swinsky, Founder and CEO at AMOpportunities, to discuss the US physician shortage and what’s causing it. They address licensing roadblocks faced by international doctors, and the impact of student debt on medical career choices. Additionally, they touch upon recent legislation in Tennessee granting provisional licenses to foreign physicians and the importance of access to education for aspiring healthcare professionals. Kyle explains how AMOpportunities supports international medical students and universities. Solutions examined include career-based tuition repayments and reducing medical education costs. The conversation highlights the need for change in the US healthcare system and the importance of addressing barriers that hinder future healthcare workers from entering the field.

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