Physician-Population Projections, 1961-1975: Their Causes and Implications

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Abstract
A projection of physician manpower to 1975 shows that there will be a decline of physician-population ratio from present levels despite additions from new schools which are presently proposed and immigration of foreign-educated physicians. The magnitude of this deficit is about 9500 if calculated for M.D.''s alone. When both M.D. and D.O. data are combined the shortage approaches 11,000. The extent of our dependence on foreign-educated physicians who immigrate and become United States licentiates is indicated as nearly 20% of the annual number of new additions to the profession. The number of foreign physicians in training as interns and residents is approximately 25% of all such positions filled in 1960-1961.

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