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Table 6 - Women Physicians by Professional Activity

1970 1980 2000 2006
Total 25,401 54,284 195,537 256,257
Patient Care 18,362 39,969 161,837 213,644
Office Based 9,217 20,609 108,120 152,504
Resident/Fellow 5,464 13,322 37,363 42,024
Physician Staff 3,681 06,038 16,354 19,116
Medical Teaching N/A 1,090 2,310 2,655
Administration N/A 1,178 2,580 2,758
Research N/A 2,077 2,700 3,081
Other N/A 392 722 1,207

Source: Physician Characteristics and Distribution in the U.S., 2008 Edition, and prior editions.

 

Last updated: Feb 11, 2008
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