Imagine a situation in which there is a relative oversupply of physicians relative to the national need for physicians in the specialty. What are situations in which the supply may exceed demand in a particular specialty? Explain what may be expected in in terms of the landscape for graduating residents entering the labor force, as well as the implications for potential employers.
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