U.S. physicians, actively serving in clinical practice, across a broad range of medical specialties, including primary care, emergency medicine and critical care, and both surgical and non-surgical specialties
Method of interview
Online survey
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Original question: "Which of the following have you personally experienced as a result of the physician shortage? "
Respondents were "U.S. physicians, actively serving in clinical practice, across a broad range of medical specialties, including primary care, emergency medicine and critical care, and both surgical and non-surgical specialties. Survey participant demographics are not population-based. Therefore, findings may not be able to be extrapolated to the broader physician population."
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U.S. physician shortage impact on physician well-being in 2025
A 2025 survey found that ** percent of physicians had feelings of overwork or burnout as a result of the physician shortage in the United States. Another repercussion of the physician shortage on their well-being was diminished job satisfaction. ** of physicians surveyed had thought of leaving clinical practice altogether due to the shortage.
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Doximity. (October 21, 2025). Share of U.S. physicians who had experienced select personal impacts due to the physician shortage in 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1488964/us-physician-shortage-impact-on-physician-well-being/
Doximity. "Share of U.S. physicians who had experienced select personal impacts due to the physician shortage in 2025." Chart. October 21, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1488964/us-physician-shortage-impact-on-physician-well-being/
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Doximity, Share of U.S. physicians who had experienced select personal impacts due to the physician shortage in 2025 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1488964/us-physician-shortage-impact-on-physician-well-being/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Share of U.S. physicians who had experienced select personal impacts due to the physician shortage in 2025 [Graph], Doximity, October 21, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1488964/us-physician-shortage-impact-on-physician-well-being/
