Although many physician specialties are expected to see shortages, employment is still projected to see some increases, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report.
Five things to know:
1. Physician and surgeon employment is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, the report said. More than 24,000 job openings for physicians are expected each year on average.
2. Neurosurgery job growth is expected to increase 14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
3. There are 115 neurosurgery residency programs in the U.S. with 243 positions available.
4. In 2023 about 36% of medical students applying for neurosurgery didn't match.
5. The demand for physicians and surgeons will continue to grow, the report said. But the influx of new physicians likely won't be enough to keep up with physician exits.