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Arizona’s Doctor Shortage Deepens | Tucson News
New federal student loan rules, effective July 1, are tightening borrowing limits and repayment terms—raising alarms in Arizona’s healthcare sector where a critical shortage of primary care doctors already exists. With projections showing a deficit of 2,000 doctors by 2030 and 600 currently unmet, the financial barriers for medical students are growing steeper. For many, loans are the only way to afford training, and these changes could deter aspiring physicians. The University of Arizona is responding with bold moves: expanding its medical class and launching a three-year accelerated program…
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