6 Top Small Towns for Physicians to Practice

Laura Dyrda -

Medscape recently released its list of "Best and Worst Places to Practice 2014: Big Cities, Small Towns."


Here were the top small towns to practice from all regions of the country:

1. West and Northwest: Douglas, Wyo., which has a top critical access hospital and is billed as a "wealth friendly" state.

2. Southwest and south central: Tyler, Texas, which is considered a regional healthcare hub and has low property taxes.

3. Great Lakes and North Central: Duluth, Minn., where there is little competition, good salaries and a full range of medical resources.

4. Northeast: Merrimack, N.H., with low malpractice claim rates and a young, educated population.

5. Mid-Atlantic: Blacksburg, Va., where there is a low cost of living and good schools.

6. LaGrange, Ga., with a low cost of living and many outdoor activities.

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