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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Directories, Data & Benchmarks > Physician Characteristics & Distribution in the US 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. 2010 Edition Softcover Book Size 8½ x 11", 450+ pages, 115 tables ISBN 1603591575 978-1603591577 AMA Press January 2010, for 2010 (click below for the very best available price for this edition) 2011 Edition Softcover Book Size 8½ x 11", 450+ pages, 115 tables ISBN 1603592253 978-1603592253 AMA Press January 2011, for 2011 (click below for the very best available price for this 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 941,000 physicians with data in 5 categories. A new feature is the addition of an all inclusive chapter containing valuable information on over 61,000 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.  You can view the Table of Contents of a previous year's edition here. Section One: Physician demographics for age, sex, and major professional activity, specialty and race Section Two: Geographical distribution by state, age, sex and major professional activity Section Three: Specialty data for the nation, states, census regions, metropolitan statistical areas and counties Section Four: Data for primary care including the activity, age, sex, board certification, school and year of graduation, IMG state of location, and metro area Section Five: Trend data for specialty, major professional activity, age, and sex. Includes physician/population ratios for selected years. 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. You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore /