Foreign MDs help fill gaps, but hiring and clearance are big obstacles
In medically underserved communities, doctors from overseas can help fill vacancies, particularly in needful areas such as primary care. But the current system only lets a small number of foreign doctors work in the U.S., and medical organizations that seek to employ them can count on long waits and red tape.
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