Increase Residency Positions for Doctors
Official: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025
IntroducedJune 10, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill aims to address the shortage of doctors by increasing the number of residency positions available at hospitals. By doing so, it helps train more medical professionals to meet healthcare needs.
If you are a medical student, this bill could create more opportunities for you to complete your residency training.
Affects: Medical students and hospitals seeking to train new doctors will benefit from this bill.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill adds more residency positions for doctors in training. 2. It allows hospitals to apply for additional residency spots each year. 3. The total increase is capped at 2,000 positions annually. 4. One-third of the new positions will go to hospitals already exceeding their limits. 5. The process will happen over seven years, from 2026 to 2032.
Who is affected?
Medical students and hospitals seeking to train new doctors will benefit from this bill.