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OHSU Shrinks Incoming Classes Of Medical And Nursing Students Amid Workforce Shortage

OHSU said it made the decision, which may be a first in the country, because it does not have enough clinical placements for students.
July 27, 2021
 
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Amid a nationwide and regional shortage of health care professionals, Oregon Health & Science University has cut the size of its incoming physi