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HospitalsHospital TrendsMedical ErrorsNursing HomesRural Health ClinicsFederally Qualified Health CentersPhysiciansHealth Professional Shortage AreasAccess to CareMedical School GraduatesMedical MalpracticeNon-Physician ProvidersDentistsHealth Care EmploymentDistribution of Nonfederal Physicians by Race, 2008
| Non-Hispanic White | Non-Hispanic Black | Asian | Hispanic | Native American/Alaskan | Other | Unknown | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 44% | 2% | 8% | 3% | 0% | 2% | 42% | 100% |
| Alabama | 52% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 0% | 1% | 37% | 100% |
| Alaska | 55% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 1% | 38% | 100% |
| Arizona | 47% | 1% | 6% | 3% | 0% | 2% | 39% | 100% |
| Arkansas | 53% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 39% | 100% |
| California | 38% | 2% | 13% | 2% | 0% | 3% | 42% | 100% |
| Colorado | 55% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 38% | 100% |
| Connecticut | 48% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 42% | 100% |
| Delaware | 42% | 3% | 10% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 40% | 100% |
| District of Columbia | 32% | 9% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 50% | 100% |
| Florida | 41% | 2% | 6% | 9% | 0% | 2% | 39% | 100% |
| Georgia | 45% | 7% | 6% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 39% | 100% |
| Hawaii | 29% | 1% | 32% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 35% | 100% |
| Idaho | 62% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 34% | 100% |
| Illinois | 39% | 3% | 12% | 2% | 0% | 3% | 42% | 100% |
| Indiana | 51% | 2% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 36% | 100% |
| Iowa | 51% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 40% | 100% |
| Kansas | 51% | 2% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 38% | 100% |
| Kentucky | 50% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 39% | 100% |
| Louisiana | 46% | 3% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 42% | 100% |
| Maine | 54% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 42% | 100% |
| Maryland | 39% | 5% | 9% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 42% | 100% |
| Massachusetts | 43% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 47% | 100% |
| Michigan | 37% | 2% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 49% | 100% |
| Minnesota | 52% | 1% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 41% | 100% |
| Mississippi | 55% | 4% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 35% | 100% |
| Missouri | 45% | 2% | 7% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 43% | 100% |
| Montana | 64% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 32% | 100% |
| Nebraska | 54% | 1% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 38% | 100% |
| Nevada | 42% | 2% | 12% | 2% | 0% | 3% | 39% | 100% |
| New Hampshire | 56% | 0% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 39% | 100% |
| New Jersey | 39% | 2% | 12% | 2% | 0% | 3% | 41% | 100% |
| New Mexico | 46% | 1% | 4% | 6% | 0% | 2% | 41% | 100% |
| New York | 38% | 3% | 9% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 47% | 100% |
| North Carolina | 52% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 37% | 100% |
| North Dakota | 50% | 2% | 6% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 39% | 100% |
| Ohio | 42% | 2% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 44% | 100% |
| Oklahoma | 50% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 40% | 100% |
| Oregon | 55% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 38% | 100% |
| Pennsylvania | 46% | 2% | 7% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 43% | 100% |
| Rhode Island | 47% | 1% | 6% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 43% | 100% |
| South Carolina | 55% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 37% | 100% |
| South Dakota | 59% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 35% | 100% |
| Tennessee | 52% | 3% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 38% | 100% |
| Texas | 41% | 2% | 8% | 6% | 0% | 3% | 40% | 100% |
| Utah | 57% | 0% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 39% | 100% |
| Vermont | 55% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 41% | 100% |
| Virginia | 45% | 3% | 8% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 40% | 100% |
| Washington | 51% | 1% | 7% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 39% | 100% |
| West Virginia | 42% | 1% | 10% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 44% | 100% |
| Wisconsin | 53% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 37% | 100% |
| Wyoming | 61% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 35% | 100% |
| Guam | 22% | 3% | 33% | 1% | 0% | 6% | 36% | 100% |
| Puerto Rico | 3% | 0% | 0% | 36% | 0% | 1% | 60% | 100% |
| Virgin Islands | 16% | 21% | 9% | 5% | 0% | 1% | 48% | 100% |
| Notes: | Data are for December 2008. U.S. total includes territories. |
| Sources: | American Medical Association, Physicians Professional Data, year of data 2008, copyright 2008: Special Data Request. |
| Definitions: | Allopathic Physicians practice allopathic medicine (sometimes called conventional medicine): the system of medical practice which treats disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the disease under treatment. Osteopathic Physicians practice osteopathic medicine which focuses primarily on the manipulation of the musculoskeletal system and emphasizes preventive medicine while taking a holistic approach to health. An osteopathic physician is licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medication. An osteopath completes four years of medical school and can choose to practice in any specialty of medicine. |
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