American College of Surgeons: U.S. Will Face a Shortage of Nearly 28,000 Surgeons by 2038, First Nationwide Study Finds
September 26, 2026
September 26, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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US Will Face a Shortage of Nearly 28,000 Surgeons by 2038, First Nationwide Study Finds
Vascular surgery, ophthalmology, thoracic surgery, and plastic surgery face the greatest shortfalls, with shortages especially severe in rural areas
September 25, 2026
Key Takeaways
* The U.S. is projected to be short n . . .
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US Will Face a Shortage of Nearly 28,000 Surgeons by 2038, First Nationwide Study Finds
Vascular surgery, ophthalmology, thoracic surgery, and plastic surgery face the greatest shortfalls, with shortages especially severe in rural areas
September 25, 2026
Key Takeaways
* The U.S. is projected to be short n . . .