Demand for Physicians (Especially Surgeons) Outpaces Supply
The U.S. healthcare system is heading for a demographic cliff in terms of the supply of surgeons
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- Population growth and an aging population are contributing to the physician shortage.
- By 2034, a shortage of 15,800 to 30,200 surgical specialists is projected.
- Projections indicate little growth in the supply of surgeons across many specialties.
Source
AAMC. Physician Workforce Projections. Accessed July 3, 2023.