International Association of Medical Colleges

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The United States spends 20 per cent of its GDP (an estimated $2.8 trillion in 2013) – on the health care system. This makes the US the most expensive on the planet. The United States has a life expectancy of 78.4 years at birth. The U.S, ranks 50th among 221 nations and 27th out of the 34 industrialized OECD countries, down from 20th in 1990.
President’s Advisory Counsel on Medicine should consider ;

1. The US Department of Education recognize an International Accreditor.
2. Ways to reduce the cost of Medical Education.
3. Authorizing Studies on Medical Malpractice and required curriculum.
4. Require openness and transparency in the medical accreditation process.

Permitting the continued restriction or delay of the numbers of licensees while witnessing an ageing population this shortage is certain to become worse.

For full details on IAOMC’s Letter to the President:

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