Primary care specialties are not the highest-paying, which could be part of the reason the percentage of those positions filled by fourth-year medical students was the lowest on record in Below are the 10 most in-demand medical specialties, according to the Doximity report, accompanied by average annual compensation based on responses Medscape collected from more than 17, physicians in more than 30 specialties.
Data was collected before the COVID pandemic began, and Medscape noted that lower patient volume due to the pandemic could cause benchmarks for physicians to be lowered. All Rights Reserved. Internal medicine — particularly high demand for outpatient internists. Hospitalist demand continues to be present, but not as strong as outpatient internal medicine.
Geriatrics — fellowships in this field are offered to internists and family physicians, and with the ageing population are in demand. Rheumatology — a subspecialty of internal medicine of pediatrics, this is a field in which there is a chronic shortage of physicians, and which will only get worse with the ageing population.
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Main Navigation. Kristen Campbell May 7, Family Medicine The most popular specialization for Canadian medical students is family medicine. Pediatricians Similar to family medicine, pediatrics represents a large field of patients, as most children will eventually have or require a good pediatrician.
General Pathology General pathologists are laboratory specialists who manage laboratories and work with clinical physicians to focus on the causes and manifestations of disease. Cardiothoracic Surgery According to CIHI, almost half of cardiothoracic surgeons are over 65 years old, which means plenty of job openings for new graduates , although residency programs are competitive and employment often requires additional training.
Occupational Medicine Occupational medicine focuses on prevention — through both a clinical and administrative focus, occupational medicine specialists deal with the health and well being of individuals and groups when it comes to the occupational dangers associated with work.
Anesthesiology Anesthesiologists are another in-demand branch of medicine in Canadian medical centres, as the role of anesthesiologist is increasingly required for surgical procedures. Dermatology Dermatologists handle a wide range of disorders of the skin, mouth, hair, and nails.
Emergency Medicine Although there has been steady growth in the number of physicians who choose emergency medicine, there is still a great need for specialist trained emergency medical professionals in recent years. Internal Medicine Like family medicine or pediatrics, internal medicine is in demand because of its broad use. Neurology Neurology has been a popular choice for graduates, especially for physicians who want to work in an academic, rather than a clinical, setting.
Allergists and Immunologists Employment prospects for allergists and immunologists are good. Ophthalmology As one of the highest paying medical specialties , ophthalmology is one of the most competitive residency positions. Geriatric Medicine With an aging population, doctors who specialize in geriatric medicine are needed more than ever in Canada.
Rheumatology Rheumatology is concerned with the treatment of autoimmune diseases and diseases of the joints, muscles, and skeleton. Hematology Hematology is a subspecialty of internal medicine and is concerned with the treatment and prevention of diseases of the blood.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Plastic and reconstructive surgeons work on repairing major burns, cosmetic procedures, or correcting congenital defects. The gap for this group is predicted to be between 17, and 41, physicians by They also maintain life support and airway management. Employment opportunities : Anesthesiologists are part of the category the AAMC report predicates will be short up to 41, physicians by Pediatricians practice preventive medicine and also diagnose common childhood diseases, such as asthma, allergies, and croup.
They may work as a primary care provider or narrow their scope of practice in a sub-specialty. They also provide referrals to other specialists as needed. Employment opportunities : These practitioners are among the most-needed primary care physicians, providers in the AAMC physician shortage report. What they do : Cardiologists focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension and arrhythmias.
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