A friend shared this open letter, which I found to be a good representation of how my classmates and I feel as we watch our debts pile up at a terrifying rate. For us the costs are even higher than those outlined in this letter, because we attend an international medical school. Not only is our tuition much higher (about double what Dr. Moeller mentions), but we also must consider the costs of airline tickets, visa applications, and the very, very high cost of living in Australia.
Doctors are not well-represented in Washington, but I hope this letter makes our situation a little clearer to the politicians.
