The Academy advocates for measures to mitigate the cost of medical school for students to lower the barrier of entry into the profession.
The median annual tuition for medical students in the United States is about $42,000 for in-state public schools and $70,000 for private schools. The increase in student debt is a major roadblock for those who want to enter primary care as a family physician.
How the AAFP is advocating for students and residents
Medical student debt continues to increase, with many physicians owing tens or even…