Female Physicians
In 2018, female physicians accounted for 35% of all licensed physicians, rising from 30% in 2010.
Physician Census
The FSMB’s biennial Census of Actively Licensed Physicians in the United States provides the nation with the most comprehensive compilation of physician license and demographic information available.
Interactive Census Map
Key Findings from 2018 Census
2018 Census Total
985,026 licensed physicians serving a national population of 327 million people. The population of licensed physicians has increased by 16% since 2010.
Aging Physicians
In 2018, the mean age of licensed physicians is 51.5 years, which is almost a year higher than the mean age of 50.7 years reported in 2010.