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Number of specialist doctors in the UK in 2025, by specialty group and gender
As of 2025, in the majority of specialty groups, the number of male doctors exceeded female doctors, except for pediatrics, OB/GYN, pathology, and public health. While there were more male doctors overall, they tended to be specialists. Meanwhile, female doctors were more likely to choose to be a general practitioner (GP).
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General Medical Council. (February 28, 2025). Number of specialist doctors in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2025, by specialty group and gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1559796/doctors-by-specialty-and-gender-uk/
General Medical Council. "Number of specialist doctors in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2025, by specialty group and gender." Chart. February 28, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1559796/doctors-by-specialty-and-gender-uk/
General Medical Council. (2025). Number of specialist doctors in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2025, by specialty group and gender. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/1559796/doctors-by-specialty-and-gender-uk/
General Medical Council. "Number of Specialist Doctors in The United Kingdom (Uk) as of February 2025, by Specialty Group and Gender." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 28 Feb 2025, /statistics/1559796/doctors-by-specialty-and-gender-uk/
General Medical Council, Number of specialist doctors in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2025, by specialty group and gender ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1559796/doctors-by-specialty-and-gender-uk/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Number of specialist doctors in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2025, by specialty group and gender [Graph], General Medical Council, February 28, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1559796/doctors-by-specialty-and-gender-uk/
