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The infographic presents a profile of physicians in Canada in 2022.
- Supply: In 2022, there were 96,020 physicians in Canada, representing a 2.0% increase over 2021. There were 247 physicians per 100,000 population; 8% of physicians were located in rural areas and 92% were concentrated in urban areas. Overall, the average age of physicians was 49. 55% of practising physicians in Canada were male and 45% were female; 27% were trained internationally.
- Payments: In 2021–2022, total gross clinical payments to physicians increased 6.9% over the previous year to $30.8 billion. Fee-for-service payments accounted for 72% of gross clinical payments, and alternative payments accounted for 28%. In 2021–2022, the average gross clinical payment per physician was $357,000. The average payment to family medicine physicians was $299,000, the average payment to medical specialists was $382,000 and the average payment to surgical specialists was $507,000.
- Family medicine profile: In 2022, 50% of family medicine physicians were male and 50% were female. The average age of male family medicine physicians was 52, while the average age of female family medicine physicians was 47. 31% of family medicine physicians were trained internationally.
- Medical specialists profile: In 2022, 58% of medical specialists were male and 42% were female. The average age of male medical specialists was 51, while the average age of female medical specialists was 46. 25% of medical specialists were trained internationally.
- Surgical specialists profile: In 2022, 66% of surgical specialists were male and 34% were female. The average age of male surgical specialists was 53, while the average age of female surgical specialists was 45. 16% of surgical specialists were trained internationally.