The purpose is to help solve the primary care crises America is facing. Currently a large number of permanent residents and citizens who are qualified could fill these positions. US medical schools have increased enrollment considerably the past few years causing a crises of shortage in residency training spots.
This new category would be :
Non salary (saving 100's of thousands of dollars)
Provide Malpractice Insurance
Provide allowances for: housing, education and food to the residents
1 to 3 years in length. ACGME accreditation.
Primary care medicine only.
Participants in these residencies will contract for a period of not less than 3 years for practice in an area of need.
Participants who need Visas but have obligations to return to their home country after residency are not eligible
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