Fairfield, Calif.-based Northbay Health launched an internal medicine residency program. It is the health system’s first residency and the cornerstone of its graduate medical education enterprise, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The inaugural class of 10 residents…
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Most rural physician vacancies are identified late and never formally priced, according to a survey of rural healthcare administrators and clinicians from Jackson Physician Search, LocumTenens.com and MGMA. Three-quarters of administrators surveyed reported a consequential physician vacancy in the past…
Americans already wait weeks — and in some communities, months — to see a physician. At the very moment our nation needs more doctors, federal policy may be making it more difficult for talented young people to become one. New federal…
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has received a $750,000 federal grant to support the development of a family medicine residency program focused on preparing physicians to serve rural and underserved communities. The three-year Rural Residency Planning and Development Program grant…
Physician burnout has declined for the third straight year, but roughly half of physicians still say they’re feeling overworked, according to Doximity’s 2026 Physician Compensation Report. Doximity, a digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, released the report Aug. 25. The…
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The United States continues to warn of a worsening physician shortage. The American Academy of Medical Colleges projects a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, and notes that current access gaps are already substantial, especially in primary care…
Patients deserve the best care. To deliver on our commitment to provide the best care possible, physicians must be dedicated to lifelong learning, ensuring we are up-to-date on the latest research, treatment options, and standards of care. Medical knowledge and…
Numerous hospitals and health systems have announced new or expanded physician residency programs in 2026 to broaden training opportunities for medical students and strengthen their market’s pipeline of future physicians. Below are 15 hospitals and health systems launching, announcing or…
Burnout in healthcare cannot be solved by adding another meeting to the calendar of already overextended leaders. Real change happens when people have skin in the game and are invited to help fund, shape and sponsor the work. In 2023,…
States vary significantly in how many medical school graduates they produce per 100,000 residents, though the figures reflect where physicians are trained, not where they ultimately practice. Becker’s calculated graduates per 100,000 residents using 2025 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates…