USA Physician Stats
Comprehensive Directory of Licensed Medical Practitioners
Last Updated: August 2025
1,082,187
Licensed Physicians in USA
Total Licensed
1,082,187
+27% since 2010
International
23%
International Medical Graduates
Female Physicians
39%
+65% since 2010
New Licenses
146,000
Issued in 2024
US Medical Licensing Requirements
MD (Allopathic) Requirements
Education:
MD degree from LCME-accredited medical school
Training:
Minimum 1-3 years ACGME-accredited residency
Examination:
USMLE Steps 1, 2CK, 2CS, and 3
Background:
Criminal background check and fitness evaluation
DO (Osteopathic) Requirements
Education:
DO degree from AOA COCA-accredited college
Training:
Minimum 1-3 years ACGME or AOA residency
Examination:
COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2, and 3
Background:
Criminal background check and fitness evaluation
International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
Additional Requirements for IMGs
Certification Requirements
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification
Primary source verification of medical education
Passing USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK
English language proficiency (if required)
Residency Training Requirements
Minimum 3 years ACGME-accredited residency
Some states require up to 7 years
Specialty board certification may reduce requirements
Top International Medical Schools (IMG Sources)
| Country/Region | Percentage | Licensed Physicians | Growth Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
Caribbean | 23% | ~58,000 | +150% |
India | 21% | ~52,000 | +28% |
Pakistan | 6% | ~15,000 | +35% |
Philippines | 4% | ~10,000 | +22% |
Mexico | 4% | ~10,000 | +18% |
State Medical Boards Directory
International Medical Graduates
IMGs in the US Medical Workforce
IMG Statistics
Top Countries of Origin
- 🇮🇳 India~60,000
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan~15,000
- 🇵🇭 Philippines~12,000
- 🇲🇽 Mexico~10,000
- 🇨🇺 Cuba~8,000
Essential Licensing Resources
Data Sources & Methodology
Primary Data Sources
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Census 2024
American Medical Association Physician Professional Data
State Medical Board Licensing Data
ECFMG International Medical Graduate Statistics
Data Collection Method
Biennial census conducted every 2 years
Real-time updates from state boards
Primary source verification
Cross-validation with multiple sources
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