AAMC Report: 6 Key Findings About Projected Shortage of Physicians by 2032

1. Projected physician shortage by 2032: 46,900 to 121,900
2. Projected shortage of primary care physicians: 21,100 to 55,200
3. Projected shortage of specialty care physicians: 24,800 to 65,800
4. Projected shortage of surgical specialists (a subset of specialty care physicians): 14,300 to 23,400
5. The U.S. population over age 65 is expected to grow 48% by 2032
6. It takes 7 to 15 years for a physician to complete training

Notes: Findings from a report entitled, "The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2017-2032," the fifth annual study conducted by the Life Science division of IHS Markit, a global information company.
Source: Association of American Medical Colleges, April 23, 2019
Source URL: https://news.aamc.org/press-releases/article/2019-workforce-...

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