Al-Tarawneh: 23,000 students study medicine locally and 20,000 abroad
The 2026 Jordanian Medical Association report indicates that there are approximately 43,000 medical students, with 23,000 studying within the kingdom and 20,000 abroad. This figure represents about 87% of all registered doctors since the association's founding. This number poses a challenge in providing residency programs, as last year saw the graduation of 4,454 doctors, while only 1,040 residency seats were available, creating an annual gap of around 3,414 doctors without specialization. It is expected that this gap will accumulate to over 34,000 doctors within ten years, amid a continuous increase in the number of registered physicians. The report calls for strategic decisions to ensure a sustainable professional future for the students.
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