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Date of the Article: July 24, 2025 The AAMC’s endorsement of the bipartisan Doctors of Community Act sponsored by Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa marks a pivotal moment for hospitals navigating physician workforce challenges. This legislation, introduced in August 2025, proposes adding 2,000 new Medicare- supported residency slots annually for seven years—a significant expansion that directly addresses the projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. For hospital admini