Physician Workforce Shortage

Went to the Oregon Medical Association bi-annual delegates meeting. One of the big issues these days is physicial workforce shortage, especially in relation to primary care. Medical school graduates these days prefer entering a specialty because of better pay, more control over their working hours, and the feeling that primary care is becoming the "dumping ground" for uncomplicated health issues. Among students graduating in 2007, only 13 of 100 plan to enter primary care.