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August 30, 2024: A shortage of doctors and what it means for Tennessee

August 30, 2024: A shortage of doctors and what it means for Tennessee

Why are fewer people applying to med school in our state?

NashVillager · WPLN - Nashville Public Radio

August 30, 202414m 53s

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Show Notes

The medical profession is facing headwinds around the country. States with abortion bans like Tennessee are seeing fewer people apply to med school, and there’s a nation-wide doctor’s shortage. Plus, the local news for August 30, 2024, and an Elvis oddity.

 

Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP