Number of active residents in 15 physician specialities

Internal medicine has the highest number of active physician residents in 2022 who graduated from medical schools in the U.S. and Canada, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. 

Advertisement

Number of active residents by specialty: 

Anesthesiology: 4,612

Dermatology: 1,309 

Emergency medicine: 5,804 

Family medicine: 5,691 

Internal medicine: 13,114 

Neurological surgery: 1,393 

Neurology: 1,743 

OB-GYN: 4,409 

Ophthalmology: 1,298 

Orthopedic surgery: 3,684 

Pediatrics: 5,747 

Psychiatry: 4,515

Radiology (diagnostic): 3,116 

General surgery: 7,196

Urology: 1,619

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

  • Atlanta-based United Digestive is planning an ASC in Watkinsville, Ga., focusing on organic growth to expand its network. The newly-constructed,…

  • At least 25 ASCs have closed over the past five years, a pattern of attrition driven by financial strain, staffing…

  • As the ASC industry continues to grow alongside new waves of surgical innovation, patient preferences and shifts to value-based care,…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.