There are many more doctors running for office with each election that passes. Here is a brife excerpt from a recent article from the New York Times on this unique type of physician career change.
“In 2018 the country saw a “STEM wave” of scientists running for office, and Congress welcomed nine new members with degrees in science, technology, engineering and medicine — two Republicans and seven Democrats. Five were women. Patrice Harris, president of the American Medical Association, said she has seen a steady uptick in physicians running for office over the course of her career.”
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