Where the Physician Shortage is Headed — and What It Means

Medscape February 18, 2025
Jennifer Larson

The shortage of physicians in the United States isn’t a new phenomenon. Unfortunately, it is also one that isn’t expected to disappear anytime soon.

“I would say the nation’s need for physicians is significant, and that’s not going to change,” said Michael Dill, MA, director of Workforce Studies for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

In fact, demand is expected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future. The latest prediction: The shortfall of physicians could reach as high as 86,000 by the year 2036, according to a 2024 report from the AAMC.

A Shortage Across All Physician Specialties

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