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With a record number of applicants to medical schools in the United States in 1995 and concern about a surplus of physicians, it is sometimes forgotten that many people are underserved by the medical profession, particularly the poor, members of minority groups, and residents of rural areas. Although the underserved are less likely to have health insurance or other financial resources, they are more likely to have medical needs. These needs may be aggravated by social or financial problems, language barriers, or inability to find high-quality care.

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