Becker's Healthcare November 5, 2024
Patsy Newitt

There has been a 46% surge in anesthesiologist job searches between August 2020 and August 2024, according to a new study from medical technology company Rivanna Health.

Here are 10 more things to know about the anesthesia provider shortage.

1. Texas and Georgia have the highest anesthesiologist interest levels, followed by Louisiana and South Dakota, according to the Rivanna study, which looked at weekly interest levels on Google Trends from September 2019 to September 2024.

2. The highest interest level was observed in March 2023.

3. A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036.

4. Currently, there are 51,492 active anesthesiologists in the U.S., with 56.9% aged 55 or older and...

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