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Q   Is there a danger that the RAHC might produce an oversupply of doctors in the Valley?
A   While individual communities like Harlingen and McAllen may have adequate numbers of physicians, there is a significant doctor shortage in the overall four-county area. Consequently, Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties are all designated by the U. S. Government as being medically under served to some degree. This means that there aren't enough doctors to take care of all the health problems that exist. While a long-range goal of the RAHC is to increase the number of physicians in the under served communities of the Valley, there is little danger of a physician oversupply.

Q   In the years to come, will the RAHC expand to include more programs, facilities, and students?
A   As the Valley's population grows, there will be an increasing need for health care professionals of all types. Over time, it would not be surprising to see additional  residency programs as well as medical student clinical education sites in various locations throughout the Valley.

Q   What can community leaders do to help make the RAHC a continued success? How can we help?
A   Community leaders have already made substantial commitments to the RAHC in the form of land, funds, and community support. Continued enthusiasm and support from all areas--medical, business, educational, political, etc.--will be essential to the continued success of the RAHC.