The annual AAMC study found that physician demand will continue to grow faster than supply, largely driven by the aging population and an expected 10.4 percent population growth between 2018 and 2033.
Are physicians in high demand?
The United States will see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2033 as demand for doctors grows faster than supply, according to a 2020 report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The report projects a shortage of up to 55,200 primary care doctors and 86,700 specialty care physicians by 2033.
What type of physician is most in demand?
Family physicians are the most in-demand physicians, followed by internal medicine, according to the Doximity report. 2. Internists: These physicians diagnose and perform non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems, such as heart disease or diabetes.