Michigan Physician Shortage Facts
THE PROBLEM
Physician supply lags patient demand nationally and across Michigan. As supply falls, patients wait longer to see a doctor, and doctors burn out.
By 2030
The U.S. is projected to have 120,000 too few doctors nationally.1,2,3
- Nearly 40% of American physicians will reach retirement age.
- The United States will face a shortage of over 120,000 physicians.
- 32.7% of Michigan’s physicians are within retirement range right now.
Illinois is projected to be short 862 primary care doctors.4,5,6
- There are only 252 residency slots in Michigan for primary care each year.
- 45.2% of those residents will practice out of state.
Ranked against other states,
Michigan’s doctor-to-patient ratio is:
24% worse
for anesthesiology
27% worse
for gastroenterology
16% worse
for geriatric medicine
24% worse
for preventative medicine
26% worse
for psychiatry
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