AMMAN — The head of the Jordan Medical Association (JMA), Dr
Ziyad Al-Zoubi, has revealed that 2,500 doctors remain unemployed, awaiting
their turn on the Civil Service Bureau's employment list.
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He further emphasized that medical specializations, along
with pharmacy, dentistry, and select engineering branches, are now classified
as saturated in the market,
Growing concern
Zoubi highlighted the concerning situation, stating that
approximately 22,000 medical students are currently studying in Jordanian
universities, with an additional 20,000 studying outside the Kingdom.
These numbers indicate that within the next five years, the
country will witness the graduation of 42,000 doctors, a figure that aligns
with the total medical faculty capacity across these universities, as reported
by Jo24.
Drastic rise in unemployment
With such a significant influx of medical graduates
expected, Zoubi expressed deep concern over the impending crisis in employment.
The oversupply of doctors will lead to a dramatic rise in
the joblessness rate, further exacerbating the problem, he said.
In light of this situation, he advised high school students
planning to pursue higher education to consider modern disciplines such as
artificial intelligence, industrial engineering, and IT-related fields, which
are currently in high demand in Jordan and globally.
Necessity to adapt
Zoubi emphasized that while the study of medicine should not
be discouraged, the current surplus of graduates far exceeds the labor market's
capacity to absorb them.
Consequently, the lack of job opportunities forces many
doctors to seek employment abroad. To mitigate this issue, he urged educational
institutions to adapt their offerings to match the evolving needs of the job
market, ensuring a more balanced distribution of human resources in various
sectors.
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