Internationally trained physicians bring years of experience and can help to address the U.S. physician shortage—projected to reach an estimated 86,000 by 2036. Yet qualified individuals too often face barriers to licensure and are forced to repeat their clinical training despite urgent health care workforce needs.
A new policy brief from WES experts outlines how 22 states are implementing employer-driven licensure pathways that maintain high standards while addressing critical physician shortages, especially in underserved areas, with bipartisan support. Download our new brief for actionable recommendations on how alternative routes to licensure can address physician shortages in your state.
