Spring is always a momentous time at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, as we honor graduating medical students and celebrate a remarkable milestone—earned through years of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. And yet, this season also reminds us that the path to a career in medicine is steep and filled with financial barriers. While 2025’s graduating class will strengthen the ranks of the profession, America’s need for doctors remains pressing.

One significant challenge in the American healthcare system is the heavy debt burden medical school graduates face, which deters many potential doctors from entering the field. Beyond debt, prospective students must weigh the opportunity cost of spending four years in medical school after earning their undergraduate degrees, delaying their abil

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