Well-being or wellness - The left party advocates for a specific allocation of medical study spots for rural doctors.
The red-red-green state government wants to increase the number of doctors in rural areas by setting quotas for students wanting to study medicine, with a focus on dentists and general practitioners. This move will be taken up by the Thuringian state parliament before the summer break, according to the Thuringian Left faction. They believe this policy will make Thuringia more appealing to young doctors and medical students by reducing the strict admission process that often exists.
Under the proposed law, students who commit to practicing as a general practitioner or dentist in rural areas for at least ten years post-graduation will be given priority in medical studies at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. The selection process won't consider a student's Abitur note. Instead, a point system will be used, with factors such as volunteer work and previous professional experience helping the student's chances.
The Left, SPD, and Greens don't have a majority in parliament, meaning they need support from the opposition to pass laws.
Spokesperson for the Left's health policy, Ralf Plötner, said, "We are permanently increasing the attractiveness of Thuringia for young doctors and doctors, as the hurdles for taking up a medical degree, which often exist in a high numerus clausus, will be significantly reduced."
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The Thuringian Parliament is set to discuss a policy proposal aimed at increasing the number of rural doctors, which includes quotas for medicine and dentistry students at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. This decision was initiated by the Thuringian Left faction, who believe it will make Thuringia more appealing to young medical professionals and students. Rural areas in Thuringia may benefit from this policy, as students who commit to practicing in these areas for a decade post-graduation will receive priority in the selection process for medical studies.
