Best States for Physician Recruiting: Where Demand Is Highest and Competition Is Toughest

By Blake Moser · Published March 25, 2026

The U.S. faces a projected shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034, but demand varies dramatically by state. This guide ranks the top 10 states for physician recruiting demand — from Florida's -18,370 FTE shortage to Illinois's rural-urban divide — with state-specific strategies, specialty…