Medical school enrollment continues to rise to meet physician need

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Association of American Medical Colleges, October 22, 2009

Enrollment in both new and existing U.S. medical schools continues to expand to meet the nation's need for more doctors, according to data released by the Association of American Medical Colleges. First-year enrollment in the nation's medical schools rose this year by 2% over 2008 to nearly 18,400 students.

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