Student loan caps go into effect for medical students

Visa delays continue as residency programs begin

Delays in processing of U.S. visas are keeping foreign born resident physicians from joining U.S. residency programs, which began on July 1, a group of more than 20 medical societies said.

Federal judge blocks Trump policy to charge $100,000 fee for H1-B visas

Judge Leo Sorokin, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, struck down a new policy under the Trump administration that tacks on a $100,000 fee for H1-B visas, which allows foreign nationals in “specialty occupations” to live and work in the U.S. The fee was previously $5,000 to $10,000.

House bill proposes to exempt health care workers from H-1B visa $100,000 fee

The H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act—introduced by Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY)—would exempt physicians and health care workers from a recently imposed $100,000 fee now required to obtain an H-1B visa, which allows foreign nationals in “specialty occupations” to live and work in the U.S. The fee was previously $5,000 to $10,000.

Workforce shortages will threaten access to cancer care, President’s Cancer Panel says in a report

The U.S. cancer workforce faces critical challenges that may affect Americans’ access to lifesaving cancer care and delay progress in cancer research.

January 23, 2026

Vol.52 No.03

Cancer Policy

ASCO report shows decrease in the number of oncologists relative to aging population

A report by the American Society of Clinical Oncology points to a growing challenge in cancer care access driven by a widening gap between the number of available oncologists and increasing patient demand.

October 10, 2025

Vol.51 No.37

By Claire Marie Porter

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How today’s uncertainty can motivate young investigators to double down on their passion
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The Cancer Letter has published a number of excellent pieces lately on the importance of supporting and encouraging trainees and junior investigators during these uncertain times.

September 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

By George J. Weiner

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