The median four-year cost of medical school (including expenses and books) was $278,455 for private schools, and $207,866 for public schools in 2013 according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Sorry I don't have current figures, but I'm sure inflation has caused the cost to be much more today.
Because the medical professions are such a breadwinner, most especially for doctors and dentists, there are plenty of Medical School Applicants, and that number is continuing to mushroom every year!
And given the fact that most Medical School tuitions are paid through Government student loans, you can see the millions of dollars of student debt alone, that is tying up money that tacks straight onto the National Debt every year- in just Medical School tuition fees alone.
Perhaps it is time to use a new approach, and have two separate Medical choices in America for the workers in that industry and for the consumers of Medical services.
What if America and it's people did decide they wanted a socialized choice for medical insurance and care?
The Free Enterprise Medical Industry to stay the same as it is now- or a new Socialized medical option for both those who would commit to working in it after graduation in exchange for going to school at the government's expense, as the government would pick up the tab for those willing to commit 20 years of service to Socialized Care.
That is just a question! Don't shoot the messenger, put your big boy pants on, think outside your ass for a minute, and hear me out!
I don't see why we can't have both.
And I don't see why Americans can't have a choice!
In other words, if you are content with the Free Enterprise Medical system we currently have, Knock yourselves out- I say go for it.
However, if you want or have a dire need for a cheaper option, and agree to using the socialized option. and seek your medical attentions from within the Socialized Single payer option- that should be an option and your personal decision for you and your family!
No more Obamacare- and no one falling through the cracks either!