South Korea faces a low number of trainee doctor applicants due to protests against medical school quota increase and reforms.

South Korea's hospitals are near completion of hiring more trainee doctors, but the number of applicants remains low due to ongoing protests against the government's medical school quota increase and reforms. In July, 7,700 trainee doctors submitted their resignations, and many trainees are hesitant to reapply due to potential backlash. The government is considering expanding the roles of physician assistants to counter the shortage of junior doctors.

August 16, 2024
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