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Kentucky’s Doctor Shortage Solution | Lexington News
Kentucky’s tackling its growing doctor shortage head-on, aiming to recruit and train thousands more healthcare professionals—especially for rural areas—through bold new initiatives like expanding UK’s medical school and launching a brand-new medical school at Eastern Kentucky University with $50 million in state funding. The state is also reaching into middle schools to spark early interest in diverse healthcare careers, while a national bill could soon bring in thousands of foreign-trained doctors to bolster the workforce nationwide—all with the ultimate goal of ensuring every Kentuckian, no…
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