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The Turkish Ministry of Health has announced that in 2023, out of 1,747 newly opened specialist doctor positions in public hospitals, only 483 were filled, with several branches in nine provinces, including Bayburt and Muş, receiving no applications at all, highlighting the ongoing issues of unfavorable working conditions, violence against healthcare professionals, and the allure of the private sector for medical graduates, as discussed by health professionals and experts. #Healthcare #DoctorShortage #MedicalEducation #TR

In Spain, nearly 80% of foreign degree homologations in 2025 were for medical qualifications, reflecting a strategy to address healthcare needs driven by an ageing population, though concerns from professionals highlight that the real issues lie in inadequate working conditions and the need for comprehensive health planning reforms. #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #DoctorShortage

In Spain, nearly 80% of foreign degree homologations in 2025 were for medical qualifications, reflecting a strategy to address healthcare needs driven by an ageing population, though concerns from professionals highlight that the real issues lie in inadequate working conditions and the need for comprehensive health planning reforms. #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #DoctorShortage