South Korea forms permanent body to assess medical workforce shortages amid trainee doctor strike over enrollment increase.

South Korea's presidential office is forming a new body to assess medical workforce shortages amid a prolonged strike by trainee doctors protesting the government's plan to increase medical student enrollment by 2,000. This permanent body will include subcommittees of 10-15 healthcare experts and will prioritize input from the private sector and doctors' groups. It will analyze data on graduates, demographics, and health insurance to project future healthcare needs.

September 29, 2024
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