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In the News: Young ER doctors risk their lives on the pandemic's front lines. But they struggle to find jobs.

  • 1.  In the News: Young ER doctors risk their lives on the pandemic's front lines. But they struggle to find jobs.

    Posted 01-05-2021 03:29:00 PM

    Residents treating the sickest COVID-19 patients on the front lines are unable to find employment. I spoke about this paradox with The Washington Post earlier this week. You can read the article here https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01/04/er-doctors-covid-jobs/, and if this is something you've noticed at your institution, I welcome your comments in the discussion thread. Just click "reply" to join the conversation.



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    Janis Orlowski
    Chief Health Care Officer
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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