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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 9 min read
By Asuka Koda, CNN
(CNN) — By the time Eddie Jiang was in high school, he knew he wanted to become a doctor. He chose an in-state college with existing federal loan programs so he could afford to go straight to medical school after college.
He graduated from Stony Brook University in New York...
Key takeaway It limits federal loans to $50,000 per year, with a total limit of $200,000.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The new federal loan caps for professional programs will likely have a ripple effect on El Paso 's healthcare landscape. With the city's own medical school and numerous hospitals, the potential decrease in aspiring doctors could exacerbate the existing physician shortage in the region. El Paso already faces challenges in attracting and retaining medical professionals, and the added financial burden may deter students from pursuing careers in primary care, a field that is particularly crucial for the city's underserved communities. As the local healthcare system relies heavily on newly minted doctors to fill residency positions and eventually establish their own practices, the long-term consequences of this policy change could be felt deeply in El Paso, potentially limiting access to quality healthcare for its residents. The impact on local medical students and the healthcare workforce will be worth monitoring in the coming years.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? By Asuka Koda, CNN
(CNN) — By the time Eddie Jiang was in high school, he knew he wanted to become a doctor. He chose an in-state college with existing federal loan programs so he could afford to go straight to medical school after college.
He graduated from Stony Brook University in New York...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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