In South Africa, midwife Precious Robinson says the shortage is made worse by many women leaving the profession.

VOA: standard.2010.06.15

One well-respected figure says the key is bringing more minorities into the profession.

VOA: standard.2010.03.05

I think it is one of the things that we can be proud of, but my view is that has to be informed consent and I think one of the problems with the way the police service has operated up to now is that the discussion about tactics and strategy has been an internal discussion in the profession and I think the police service needs to be better at having that discussion with the public to whom they are accountable."

VOA: standard.2009.04.21

"I offer Catholic Mass,' cause I'm a Catholic priest by profession,and so it is actually the feast day of Mary,Mother of God.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

Doctor Ronald Victor,the study leader, says barbers historically were members of the medical profession.

VOA: special.2010.10.27

This was his chance. He finally had found a profession that would lead to his life work -- making the world a better place for poor people.

VOA: special.2010.08.01

This is true for the medical profession.

VOA: special.2011.01.30

"The local home-grown Russian journalists that are really on the inside, that know the score, that really practice their profession, run real measurable risks,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.02