Year: 2012
Resolution Number: 17
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Barry I. Auster, MD and Michael J. Bonnette
Sponsor: Barry I. Auster, MD
On behalf of:
Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS encourage legislation that would address the burden of medical school debt of future physicians through city, county, or regional purchase of tuition costs of medical students in return for service in these communities upon completion of training; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek employment opportunities for medical students with area health systems and/or hospitals affiliated with medical schools to work during breaks, with wages that may be used to significantly reduce the debt burden of medical students.RATIONAL: Although the Committee fully understand the problem of medical student debt (citing MSMS policy Res. 90-10A, “Medical School Debt Forgiveness”), it did feel that pursuing legislation would be the proper method of achieving the intention of the resolution, nor would it improve upon existing programs for debt forgiveness. In addition, the Committee felt that it was outside the scope of MSMS to seek employment opportunities for medical students.
RESOLVED: That MSMS encourage legislation that would address the burden of medical school debt of future physicians through city, county, or regional purchase of tuition costs of medical students in return for service in these communities upon completion of training; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek employment opportunities for medical students with area health systems and/or hospitals affiliated with medical schools to work during breaks, with wages that may be used to significantly reduce the debt burden of medical students.RATIONAL: Although the Committee fully understand the problem of medical student debt (citing MSMS policy Res. 90-10A, “Medical School Debt Forgiveness”), it did feel that pursuing legislation would be the proper method of achieving the intention of the resolution, nor would it improve upon existing programs for debt forgiveness. In addition, the Committee felt that it was outside the scope of MSMS to seek employment opportunities for medical students.
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