Includes Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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Source adds the following: "Physicians with current, unrestricted licenses are included. Temporary, limited, and training licenses were excluded when such licenses could be identified."
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Average age of licensed physicians in the U.S. 2010 & 2024
In 2024, the average age of licensed physicians in the United States and the District of Columbia was **** years. In comparison, the mean age of licensed physicians in 2010 was **** years, more than a year younger.
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Federation of State Medical Boards. (August 15, 2025). Average age of licensed physicians in the United States in 2024 compared to 2010 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1485361/us-licensed-physicians-average-age/
Federation of State Medical Boards. "Average age of licensed physicians in the United States in 2024 compared to 2010." Chart. August 15, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1485361/us-licensed-physicians-average-age/
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