HOW MANY HOURS ARE PHYSICIANS WORKING?

HOW MANY HOURS ARE PHYSICIANS WORKING?

  Physicians are working approximately the same number of hours now as they were prior to COVID-19, an average of 50 hours per week. Slightly more than 20% of physicians work 40 to 49 hours a week, about 25% work between 50 and 59 hours a week, and over 30% work...
The Biggest Factors Causing Physician Shortages

The Biggest Factors Causing Physician Shortages

  An aging population: the number of people 65 and older is expected to grow by 42% between now and 2034. Retirements: more than two out of five current physicians will be over age 65 between now and 2034. Burnout, stress, and COVID-19 effects are also expected...
Projected deficit of Physicians through 2034

Projected deficit of Physicians through 2034

  By 2034, there will be a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians: Primary Care: Between 17,800 and 48,000 Medical Specialists: 16,800 Surgery 13,900 Other (including NPs): 26,400 Hospitalists: 1,900 The physician shortage continues, along with shortages in...
The 10 Most Recruited Physicians

The 10 Most Recruited Physicians

Gastroenterologist, Radiologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologist/ Oncologists, Urologists, Cardiologists, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Psychiatrists, OB/GYNs, and Neurologists. There are five specialties which generate up to seven times their salary for average net annual...
The Biggest Factors Causing Physician Shortages

Hiring Trends by Specialty

  Between 2007 and 2019, family physicians were the most heavily recruited physicians around the country. In 2022, Nurse Practitioners became the most-requested hiring category. The COVID-19 pandemic and changing demographics are giving rise to the third...