In the United States, there are more male doctors than female doctors. In 2024, the share of female physicians amounted to just **** percent, although this has increased by ****percent compared to 2021. However, there were large variations depending on the specialty. *** were most likely to be women (among the major specialties**). Meanwhile, only other specialties had more female than male physicians.
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AAMC. (April 13, 2026). Percentage of active licensed female physicians in the U.S. in 2024, by major specialties [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/439731/share-of-physicians-by-specialty-and-gender-in-the-us/
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Percentage of active licensed female physicians in the U.S. in 2024, by major specialties [Graph], AAMC, April 13, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/439731/share-of-physicians-by-specialty-and-gender-in-the-us/
