The End of DACA: What This Means for Dreamer Physicians Across America
Following the end of the DACA program, questions linger among undocumented medical residents and students now facing possible deportation.
Following the end of the DACA program, questions linger among undocumented medical residents and students now facing possible deportation.
Vivek Murthy, MD, had served just over two years of his four-year term.
The money will train health professionals and foster prescription drug monitoring programs.
“It is foreseeable that in the coming weeks, challenges to our vaccination system will come from three directions at once.”
President Trump’s executive order would likely lead to dropped coverage and increased premiums — which would conflict with the goals of the ACA — its provisions would be difficult to implement.
“Forced to choose between recognizing what is known to science and maintaining our group identity, most of us choose the latter.”
“It has created much uncertainty and may well lead selection committees to reconsider their choices of applicants on the basis of country of origin.”
Medical associations have issued statements regarding this immigration ban pertaining to US healthcare.
The ACA is likely to be partially or fully repealed, though it is uncertain how physician practices and the benefits of the 20 million newly-insured will be affected.
OB/GYNs should be taking a more active role in protecting their patient’s rights.