"Back TTC Nursing Expansion"

According to an editorial article in the Post and Courier (03Apr10), Trident Technical College will require an expensive nursing expansion to accommodate the expected rise in nursing demand. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Helps Keep Dentists"

According to the Post and Courier (11Apr10), rural dentists have been taking advantage of a state student loan forgiveness program. With rising medical debt costs, the potential allure of repayment programs could have enormous potential to draw dentists and physicians into primary care in rural areas. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

" 'Reform' Overlooks Rising Shortages of Doctors, Nurses"

According to a column in the Post and Courier (03Apr10), the shortage of nurses and doctors is being brought front and center in the debate about health care delivery. For example, US nursing schools turned away nearly 50,000 qualified applicants based on faculty shortages, even though the US is expected to have a 260,000 nursing shortage by 2025. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"Texas Tech Offers Quicker Degrees To Family Docs"

According to the Herald Online (24Mar10), Texas Tech University will soon be the first in the country to offer family doctors a three-year degree at half the cost of a traditional path. The plan was announced the same day President Obama signed the new health reform legislation, and the school hopes to double the number of students who enroll in family medicine programs. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"Hawaii's Shortage of Doctors May Double or Triple Over Next Decade"

According to the Honolulu Advertiser (28Mar10), the state of Hawai'i is facing a severe physician deficit that is likely to worsen by two or three magnitudes in the next decade if unchecked. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"More Doctors Giving Up Private Practices"

According to the New York Times (25Mar10), the share of medical practices that are physician-owned has dropped below 50%, and analysts expect this decline to continue. Reasons cited include burdensome medical debts and flexibility in work hours. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"More US Medical School Seniors To Train as Family Medicine Residents"

According to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) (18Mar10), residency training in family programs increased by 9% over the course of 2009. This contrasts sharply with the year before, which saw a 7% decrease in medical school seniors placed in family medicine residencies. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"Amid Calls for More Highly Educated Nurses, New AACN Data Show Impressive Growth in Doctoral Nursing Program"

According to a press release from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (04Mar10), students enrolling in nationwide nursing doctoral programs rose by 20% based on a 2009 annual survey. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"As Health Care Coverage Expands, Demand for Doctors Grows, Too"

According to GreenvilleOnline.com (28Mar10), the shortage of primary care physicians raises many implications for South Carolina with the passage of the new health care legislation. Nearly 1 million South Carolinians would be uninsured by 2014 without the bill; however, there is concern that the lack of primary care residencies, fewer incoming physicians and low Medicare and Medicaid reimbursals will all contribute to less access to primary care. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"Study Investigates How Attitudes Affect Health Care for Growing Latino Population"

According to Clemson University Newsroom (31Mar10), the school has teamed up with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the University of South Carolina, and the Medical College of Georgia to study the attitudes of health providers toward the Latino patient population. The National Institute of Health has granted $219,000 toward this project, which is called "Provider Perceptions of Latino Patients in Cancer Care Settings". TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

"McLeod Health Makes Donation to FDTC"

According to CarolinaLive.com (31Mar10), the nursing program at Florence Darlington Technical College received a $100,000 donation from McLeod Health for the nursing program. President of FDTC, Dr. Charles Gould, expects the next five years to double the number of nursing students at the school. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.