Residency Benefits Waiting Periods Cease
Residents making an impact
Upon graduating from medical school, we all believe that we are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in residency. We are wide-eyed, optimistic, and excited to finally be "doctors." Once we become residents and start treating patients, we realize that a significant portion are uninsured. Imagine, as a new resident, if you were one of those uninsured patients for the first 30 to 90 days of your residency. It is ironic to be in a teaching hospital with hundreds of doctors, nurses, and testing facilities, yet not be able to take advantage of these resources without incurring significant financial hardship.
via ama-assn.org
I don't think the average reader knows what hardships residents must endure/
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