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Physician Characteristics and Distribution in the U.S.
American Medical Association

Please note: You may wish to make your selection according to publication date. However, keep in mind any book not yet published can be easily pre-ordered here so that you can plan ahead.

2008 Edition
Softcover Book
Size 8˝ x 11", 400 pages, 115 tables
ISBN 1579478972
978-1579478971
AMA Press
January 2008
Price $185.00
(click below for 2008 edition)

 

2007 Edition
Softcover Book
Size 8˝ x 11", 400 pages, 115 tables
ISBN 1579477828
AMA Press
January 2007, for 2007
Price $185.00
(click below for 2007 edition)

 

Your source for current and accurate statistical data on physicians. PCD is the most accurate and complete source for statistical data about the Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathy supply in the United States. It provides extensive data on trends, characteristics and distribution of more than 921,823 physicians with data in 5 categories. A new feature in the 2008 version is the addition of an all inclusive chapter containing valuable information on over 59,000 Doctors of Osteopathy:

  • Physician characteristics for:
    • age
    • gender
    • major professional activity
    • specialty, and
    • race 
  • Geographical distribution by state. 
  • Specialty data for the:
    • nation
    • states
    • census regions
    • MSAs, and
    • counties 
  • Data for primary care including:
    • activity
    • age
    • gender
    • board certification
    • school and year of graduation
    • IMG state of location, and
    • metro area 
  • Trend data for:
    • physician/population ratios
    • specialty
    • major professional activity
    • age, and
    • gender

Trends also show physician/population ratios for selected years. All data are derived from the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile, which obtains data from primary sources only. The stringent verification process by the AMA is unique and one of the most thorough in the industry. Primary sources include medical schools, hospitals, medical societies, the National Board of Medical Examiners, state licensing agencies, and many others. 

The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues. The AMA Board of Trustees ensures that the AMA remains focused on its essential reason for being - to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

You may also be interested in the AMA's Directory of Physicians.

(information from the publisher)

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