- 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 consecutive year that specialists were the most-requested and recruited hiring category.
- There is a shortage for physicians, particularly in the Midwest and Southern regions.
- The demand for physicians is expected to increase, some specialties more than others.
- Rural and underserved areas pay the highest salaries and the biggest bonuses Family Physicians, which used to be in the highest demand, have not been the most recruited physicians since 2020
Source: physiciansthrive.com