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A new report estimates a physician shortage of between 37,800 to 124,000 by the year 2034
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By physician type
| Type | Low estimate | High estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care | 17,800 | 48,000 | |
| Non-primary care | 21,000 | 77,100 | |
| Medical specialties | 3,800 | 13,400 | |
| Surgical specialties | 15,800 | 30,200 | |
| Other specialties | 10,300 | 35,600 | |
| Hospitalist* | -7,000 | -2,700 | |
* Includes hospitalists trained in primary care only