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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So is there a doctor shortage, or not? If so, what is being done about it? MD schools demand clinical hours, shadowing hours, research hours.  Each MD school has thousands of applicants, and the vast majority are rejected. DO schools are typically pricey and the results (residency matches) iffy.[/quote]

There is only a Dr shortage in rural areas in primary care and general surgery for the most part. 
40% of US med school applicants get into at least one US MD program during each of the last few application years, not counting DO programs. AMCAS has a chart of overall gpa vs mcat and something like 70% get into at least one if they have 518+ and above 3.79. Inclusive of all undergrad schools as well as those applying with post baccalaureates. It was worse in the mid 90s to be fair. Agree DO is generally not worth the risk. When people say oh this 3.9X did not get in anywhere: usually the MCAT is not competitive (under 510) which often occurs when the undergrad program is insufficient. 3.9X should imply mastery level of med school course prereqs. It does not at many schools unfortunately. [/quote]
Are DOs going to ruralt areas?[/quote]

No, DOs and MDs are interchangeable now in many residencies and clinics. I’m in urban area and it’s a 50-50 mix.[/quote]
There is at least one poster on here saying that DOs don't get matched to competive residencies. [/quote]

That's not incorrect but check it out yourself. A lot of residencies post where their residents come from (Undergrad, med school attended). It won't be easy to find someone from DO schools. [/quote]

My relative graduated from DO and matched with dermatology.  It’s not impossible.   It’s just varies year to year. [/quote]

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