By 2034, the overall shortage of physicians in the U.S. could reach 124,000, according to the "2023 Physician Compensation Report" from Physicians Thrive.
Here are five provider specialties with projected deficits through 2034:
1. Primary care: 17,800-48,000
2. Medical specialists: 16,808
3. Surgery: 13,900
4. Other (including nurse practitioners): 26,400
5. Hospitalists: 1,900