LO 4.04 Summarize the findings of the Council on Graduate Medical Education. Too few generalists and too many specialists. Problems of access in rural areas and inner cities. National physician workforce plan is needed. LO 4.05 Give some criticisms of residency programs.
Residencies take place in large teaching hospitals that emphasize specialization and technology.
LO 4.06 Describe regulation of the medical profession. Regulation has focused more on finding the bad apple than continuous quality improvement. Some states have reciprocity agreements in licensing, and others do not. Some states require continuing education, and others do not. LO4.07 Comment on the significance of malpractice expense for physicians.