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prima:There are many reasons why the exodus of doctors persists in Puerto Rico

Physicians advocate for more oversight of insurance companies, discussion on how to improve or change the health system, and more residency programs

June 19, 2022 - 12:56 PM

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Data from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) show that in 2021-22, nine hospitals and three medical schools in Puerto Rico offered 41 residency programs and 34 fellowships, where 831 residents and 141 fellows participated. (Shutterstock)

Carlo Bosques, 23, begins his second year of medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico(UPR) Medical Sciences Campus (RCM) in August. He has not yet decided which specialty he will focus on, but he is inclined toward psychiatry. And, although he is interested in completing his medical training on the island, he does not rule out leaving.

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