Puerto Rico’s Specialist Crisis—A Wake-Up Call for Health Equity and Action

This Viewpoint discusses the shortage of medical and surgical specialists in Puerto Rico and suggests equitable approaches to address the current health care crisis in this US territory.

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JAMA Health Forum
Published
2025-06-27
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.1949
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2
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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Puerto Rico’s Specialist Crisis—A Wake-Up Call for Health Equity and Action

Jorge Martínez-Trabal, Rafael Santini-Domínguez, Gabriel González-Díaz
2 citations
JAMA Health Forum
Global Health Workforce Issues
5.03
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Puerto Rico’s Specialist Crisis—A Wake-Up Call for Health Equity and Action

Jorge Martínez-Trabal, Rafael Santini-Domínguez, Gabriel González-Díaz
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2 citations

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the shortage of medical and surgical specialists in Puerto Rico and suggests equitable approaches to address the current health care crisis in this US territory.

JAMA Health ForumVol. 6(6)
Ponce Health Sciences University (PR), St. Luke's Hospital (US), St. Vincent's Medical Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Global Health Workforce Issues
5.03
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