By 2034, there will be a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians: Primary Care: Between 17,800 and 48,000 Medical Specialists: 16,800 Surgery 13,900 Other (including NPs): 26,400 Hospitalists: 1,900 The physician shortage continues, along with shortages in specific specialties and allied practitioners. By 2034, the overall shortage of physicians in the United States could reach 124,000. Of that, approximately 48,000 are primary care physicians and 76,000 will be specialists, surgeons, or hospitalists.
Source: physiciansthrive.com