Primary Care Physician Shortage

Year: 2016

Resolution Number: 14

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: Complete

Author(s): Cheryl Farmer, MD

Sponsor: Cheryl Farmer, MD

On behalf of: Washtenaw County Delegation

Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support current American Medical Association policy around addressing physician shortage including loan repayment residency positions, payment and advocate for 1) generous loan repayment options for residents who go into primary care specialties; and 2) expanding the number of primary care specialty openings by increasing the overall number of residency position.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Primary Care Physician Shortage

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org