Good Shepherd Health Care System Joins Oregon Medical Education Consortium Created to Establish Residency Programs in Rural and Underserved Areas
Like many states across the country, Oregon faces a critical primary care physician shortage. A recent study estimates the need for an additional 1,726 physicians (all specialties), 332 nurse practitioners, and 168 physician assistants in Oregon by 2020. Clearly, Oregon is in critical need of a solution. To address this need, hospitals, health systems, physician groups