America Faces an Allergy/Asthma Crisis
Source: American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

There is a growing shortage of allergists-immunologists in the United States. Although the shortage does not affect all geographic locations, it is widespread and becoming worse. Without intervention, the number of fulltime equivalent (FTE) allergists-immunologists will decline about 7% by 2020. Meanwhile, over that same period of time, the demand for allergist-immunologist services is projected to increase by 35%. New and larger residency programs are needed in allergy and immunology to meet growing patient demand.

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