Future doctors say they'll look for residencies in states where abortion is legal, survey says

• Medical students are choosing residency programs based on where they can learn about abortion care.
• Over 76% of nearly 500 med students surveyed said they'd choose a residency based on abortion access.
• They said they want abortion access for their patients but also for themselves.

Aspiring doctors are choosing their residency programs based on where they can provide abortion care to patients, a new survey found.

After completing medical school, new physicians continue training in a residency program where they can get hands-on experience and home in on their desired specialty.