Richard Franki

The number of PGY-1 residency slots in neurology continued its steady rise, and the number of PGY-2 positions offered went up for the first time since 2008, according to the National Resident Matching Program.

The number of PGY-1 positions offered in 2012 was 292, compared with 266 last year. The number of PGY-2 slots offered this year was 346, or seven more than 2011, the NRMP reported. The combined total was 5.5% higher in 2012.

The total number of neurology PGY-1 positions filled in 2012 was 289, or 99%. The PGY-2 fill rate was 94%. The respective fill rates for U.S. seniors this year were 59% and 52%, according to NRMP figures.

Source: National Resident Matching Program

The number of PGY-1 residency slots in neurology continued its steady rise, and the number of PGY-2 positions offered went up for the first time since 2008, according to the National Resident Matching Program.

The number of PGY-1 positions offered in 2012 was 292, compared with 266 last year. The number of PGY-2 slots offered this year was 346, or seven more than 2011, the NRMP reported. The combined total was 5.5% higher in 2012.

The total number of neurology PGY-1 positions filled in 2012 was 289, or 99%. The PGY-2 fill rate was 94%. The respective fill rates for U.S. seniors this year were 59% and 52%, according to NRMP figures.

Source: National Resident Matching Program

The number of PGY-1 residency slots in neurology continued its steady rise, and the number of PGY-2 positions offered went up for the first time since 2008, according to the National Resident Matching Program.

The number of PGY-1 positions offered in 2012 was 292, compared with 266 last year. The number of PGY-2 slots offered this year was 346, or seven more than 2011, the NRMP reported. The combined total was 5.5% higher in 2012.

The total number of neurology PGY-1 positions filled in 2012 was 289, or 99%. The PGY-2 fill rate was 94%. The respective fill rates for U.S. seniors this year were 59% and 52%, according to NRMP figures.

Source: National Resident Matching Program

In 2010, women represented 60% of the dermatology workforce younger than the age of 45, according to data from the American Medical Association.

The proportion was even higher among dermatologists younger than the age of 35 years, with women outnumbering men 1,367 (66%) to 698 (34%), the AMA reported.

The total number of dermatologists in the United States in 2010 was 11,316 (56% men and 44% women). There also were 7,418 plastic surgeons (86% men and 14% women) and 4,312 allergists/immunologists (69% men and 31% women). The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 70% were men and 30% were women, according to the AMA.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile included data on 6,385 male and 4,931 female dermatologists in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 60% of the dermatology workforce younger than the age of 45, according to data from the American Medical Association.

The proportion was even higher among dermatologists younger than the age of 35 years, with women outnumbering men 1,367 (66%) to 698 (34%), the AMA reported.

The total number of dermatologists in the United States in 2010 was 11,316 (56% men and 44% women). There also were 7,418 plastic surgeons (86% men and 14% women) and 4,312 allergists/immunologists (69% men and 31% women). The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 70% were men and 30% were women, according to the AMA.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile included data on 6,385 male and 4,931 female dermatologists in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 60% of the dermatology workforce younger than the age of 45, according to data from the American Medical Association.

The proportion was even higher among dermatologists younger than the age of 35 years, with women outnumbering men 1,367 (66%) to 698 (34%), the AMA reported.

The total number of dermatologists in the United States in 2010 was 11,316 (56% men and 44% women). There also were 7,418 plastic surgeons (86% men and 14% women) and 4,312 allergists/immunologists (69% men and 31% women). The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 70% were men and 30% were women, according to the AMA.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile included data on 6,385 male and 4,931 female dermatologists in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2011, physicians were more likely to experience a decrease in their liability insurance premiums than an increase, as they have each year since 2007, according to the American Medical Association.

In 2011, 30.3% of *malpractice premiums decreased compared with 2010, 14.5% increased over the year before, and 55.1% had no change, according to data from an annual survey of major insurers by Medical Liability Monitor.

Looking at the size of the change in premiums for 2011, 2.5% of physicians had a decrease of 10% or more and 27.8% had a decrease of less than 10%. Among physicians with increases, 5.1% had an increase of 10% or more and 9.4% saw their premiums go up by less than 10%, the AMA noted.

The typical policy reported by insurers involved a manual premium (which does not reflect credits, debits, dividends, or other factors that may reduce or increase the actual cost to the physician) and a limit of $1 million/$3 million, the AMA said.

Note: Based on data from the 2008-2011 Medical Liability Monitor Rate Survey issues.

Source: American Medical Association

*Updated 3/13/12

In 2011, physicians were more likely to experience a decrease in their liability insurance premiums than an increase, as they have each year since 2007, according to the American Medical Association.

In 2011, 30.3% of *malpractice premiums decreased compared with 2010, 14.5% increased over the year before, and 55.1% had no change, according to data from an annual survey of major insurers by Medical Liability Monitor.

Looking at the size of the change in premiums for 2011, 2.5% of physicians had a decrease of 10% or more and 27.8% had a decrease of less than 10%. Among physicians with increases, 5.1% had an increase of 10% or more and 9.4% saw their premiums go up by less than 10%, the AMA noted.

The typical policy reported by insurers involved a manual premium (which does not reflect credits, debits, dividends, or other factors that may reduce or increase the actual cost to the physician) and a limit of $1 million/$3 million, the AMA said.

Note: Based on data from the 2008-2011 Medical Liability Monitor Rate Survey issues.

Source: American Medical Association

*Updated 3/13/12

In 2011, physicians were more likely to experience a decrease in their liability insurance premiums than an increase, as they have each year since 2007, according to the American Medical Association.

In 2011, 30.3% of *malpractice premiums decreased compared with 2010, 14.5% increased over the year before, and 55.1% had no change, according to data from an annual survey of major insurers by Medical Liability Monitor.

Looking at the size of the change in premiums for 2011, 2.5% of physicians had a decrease of 10% or more and 27.8% had a decrease of less than 10%. Among physicians with increases, 5.1% had an increase of 10% or more and 9.4% saw their premiums go up by less than 10%, the AMA noted.

The typical policy reported by insurers involved a manual premium (which does not reflect credits, debits, dividends, or other factors that may reduce or increase the actual cost to the physician) and a limit of $1 million/$3 million, the AMA said.

Note: Based on data from the 2008-2011 Medical Liability Monitor Rate Survey issues.

Source: American Medical Association

*Updated 3/13/12

In 2010, women represented 55% of the U.S. psychiatrist workforce under the age of 35 years but only 36% of all psychiatrists, according to data from the American Medical Association.

Among psychiatrists under the age of 45, just under half (49%) were women. The total number of psychiatrists in the United States in 2010 was 39,738 – 64% men and 36% women. There also were 7,438 child psychiatrists (52% men and 48% women), the AMA reported.

The AMA put the total number of physicians in 2010 at 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile included data on 25,474 male and 14,264 female psychiatrists in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 55% of the U.S. psychiatrist workforce under the age of 35 years but only 36% of all psychiatrists, according to data from the American Medical Association.

Among psychiatrists under the age of 45, just under half (49%) were women. The total number of psychiatrists in the United States in 2010 was 39,738 – 64% men and 36% women. There also were 7,438 child psychiatrists (52% men and 48% women), the AMA reported.

The AMA put the total number of physicians in 2010 at 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile included data on 25,474 male and 14,264 female psychiatrists in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 55% of the U.S. psychiatrist workforce under the age of 35 years but only 36% of all psychiatrists, according to data from the American Medical Association.

Among psychiatrists under the age of 45, just under half (49%) were women. The total number of psychiatrists in the United States in 2010 was 39,738 – 64% men and 36% women. There also were 7,438 child psychiatrists (52% men and 48% women), the AMA reported.

The AMA put the total number of physicians in 2010 at 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile included data on 25,474 male and 14,264 female psychiatrists in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 71% of the U.S. pediatrician workforce under the age of 35 years and over 56% of all pediatricians, according to data from the American Medical Association.

The total number of pediatricians (including those in related subspecialties) in the United States in 2010 was 76,401 – 56% women and 44% men. The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women, the AMA reported.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile contained data on 33,322 male and 43,079 female pediatricians (including subspecialists) in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 71% of the U.S. pediatrician workforce under the age of 35 years and over 56% of all pediatricians, according to data from the American Medical Association.

The total number of pediatricians (including those in related subspecialties) in the United States in 2010 was 76,401 – 56% women and 44% men. The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women, the AMA reported.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile contained data on 33,322 male and 43,079 female pediatricians (including subspecialists) in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 71% of the U.S. pediatrician workforce under the age of 35 years and over 56% of all pediatricians, according to data from the American Medical Association.

The total number of pediatricians (including those in related subspecialties) in the United States in 2010 was 76,401 – 56% women and 44% men. The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women, the AMA reported.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile contained data on 33,322 male and 43,079 female pediatricians (including subspecialists) in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

Among racial and ethnic groups, African Americans had the highest cancer incidence and death rates during the period 2004-2008, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

Cancer mortality for black men was 33% higher than for white men. Black women had a death rate that was 16% higher than that of white women, the ACS noted, even though the incidence of cancer for black women was 6% lower.

With regard to the most common types of cancer, other disparities emerge.

Hispanic women had the highest incidence of cervical cancer, but black women had the highest death rate. Asian Americans had the lowest rates of cancer overall, but Asian American men and women had the highest incidence and death rates for liver cancer. The American Indian population, both men and women, had a higher kidney cancer incidence and mortality than did any other group, according to the ACS.

Notes: Incidence data reported by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Mortality data are from the National Center for Health Statistics. Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

Source: American Cancer Society

Among racial and ethnic groups, African Americans had the highest cancer incidence and death rates during the period 2004-2008, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

Cancer mortality for black men was 33% higher than for white men. Black women had a death rate that was 16% higher than that of white women, the ACS noted, even though the incidence of cancer for black women was 6% lower.

With regard to the most common types of cancer, other disparities emerge.

Hispanic women had the highest incidence of cervical cancer, but black women had the highest death rate. Asian Americans had the lowest rates of cancer overall, but Asian American men and women had the highest incidence and death rates for liver cancer. The American Indian population, both men and women, had a higher kidney cancer incidence and mortality than did any other group, according to the ACS.

Notes: Incidence data reported by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Mortality data are from the National Center for Health Statistics. Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

Source: American Cancer Society

Among racial and ethnic groups, African Americans had the highest cancer incidence and death rates during the period 2004-2008, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

Cancer mortality for black men was 33% higher than for white men. Black women had a death rate that was 16% higher than that of white women, the ACS noted, even though the incidence of cancer for black women was 6% lower.

With regard to the most common types of cancer, other disparities emerge.

Hispanic women had the highest incidence of cervical cancer, but black women had the highest death rate. Asian Americans had the lowest rates of cancer overall, but Asian American men and women had the highest incidence and death rates for liver cancer. The American Indian population, both men and women, had a higher kidney cancer incidence and mortality than did any other group, according to the ACS.

Notes: Incidence data reported by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Mortality data are from the National Center for Health Statistics. Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

Source: American Cancer Society

In 2010, women represented 50% of the U.S. family physician workforce younger than 45 years, but only 37% of all family physicians, according to data from the American Medical Association.

Among the youngest FPs – those younger than 35 years – the proportion was 57% women and 43% men, the AMA reported.

The total number of family physicians (including those in related subspecialties) in the United States in 2010 was 87,618 – 63% men and 37% women. There also were 8,591 general practitioners (78% men and 22% women). The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women, the AMA said.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile contained data on 55,242 male and 32,376 female family physicians (including subspecialists) in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 50% of the U.S. family physician workforce younger than 45 years, but only 37% of all family physicians, according to data from the American Medical Association.

Among the youngest FPs – those younger than 35 years – the proportion was 57% women and 43% men, the AMA reported.

The total number of family physicians (including those in related subspecialties) in the United States in 2010 was 87,618 – 63% men and 37% women. There also were 8,591 general practitioners (78% men and 22% women). The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women, the AMA said.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile contained data on 55,242 male and 32,376 female family physicians (including subspecialists) in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

In 2010, women represented 50% of the U.S. family physician workforce younger than 45 years, but only 37% of all family physicians, according to data from the American Medical Association.

Among the youngest FPs – those younger than 35 years – the proportion was 57% women and 43% men, the AMA reported.

The total number of family physicians (including those in related subspecialties) in the United States in 2010 was 87,618 – 63% men and 37% women. There also were 8,591 general practitioners (78% men and 22% women). The total number of physicians in 2010 was 985,375, of whom 688,468 (70%) were men and 296,907 (30%) were women, the AMA said.

Note: AMA Physician Masterfile contained data on 55,242 male and 32,376 female family physicians (including subspecialists) in the United States in 2010.

Source: American Medical Association

General internists are less likely than family physicians/general practitioners to work in rural areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 10.2% of the 71,000 practicing general internists worked in rural areas, compared with 22.5% of FPs/GPs and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

General internists are less likely than family physicians/general practitioners to work in rural areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 10.2% of the 71,000 practicing general internists worked in rural areas, compared with 22.5% of FPs/GPs and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

General internists are less likely than family physicians/general practitioners to work in rural areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 10.2% of the 71,000 practicing general internists worked in rural areas, compared with 22.5% of FPs/GPs and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

General pediatricians are less likely than other primary care physicians to practice in rural areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 8.8% of the 45,000 practicing general pediatricians worked in rural areas, compared with 22.5% of family physicians/general practitioners, 10.2% of general internists, and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

General pediatricians are less likely than other primary care physicians to practice in rural areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 8.8% of the 45,000 practicing general pediatricians worked in rural areas, compared with 22.5% of family physicians/general practitioners, 10.2% of general internists, and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

General pediatricians are less likely than other primary care physicians to practice in rural areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 8.8% of the 45,000 practicing general pediatricians worked in rural areas, compared with 22.5% of family physicians/general practitioners, 10.2% of general internists, and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Family physicians and general practitioners are more likely than internists to practice in nonurban areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 22.5% of the 89,000 practicing FPs and GPs worked in rural areas, compared with 10.2% of general internists and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

FPs and GPs are also more likely to work in nonurban areas than are nurse practitioners (15.6% rural) and physician assistants (15.6% rural), the report said.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Family physicians and general practitioners are more likely than internists to practice in nonurban areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 22.5% of the 89,000 practicing FPs and GPs worked in rural areas, compared with 10.2% of general internists and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

FPs and GPs are also more likely to work in nonurban areas than are nurse practitioners (15.6% rural) and physician assistants (15.6% rural), the report said.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Family physicians and general practitioners are more likely than internists to practice in nonurban areas, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

In 2010, 22.5% of the 89,000 practicing FPs and GPs worked in rural areas, compared with 10.2% of general internists and 11% of all physicians. For the United States as a whole, 20% of the population worked in rural areas and 80% worked in urban areas in 2010, the AHRQ noted.

FPs and GPs are also more likely to work in nonurban areas than are nurse practitioners (15.6% rural) and physician assistants (15.6% rural), the report said.

Note: Based on data from the National Provider Identifier file, November 2010. Population in large rural areas = 10,000-50,000; population in small rural areas = 2,500-9,999; population in remote rural/frontier areas is less than 2,500.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality