US Dermatology Workforce from 1995 to 2011: A Geographic Analysis

May 2014 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Studysummary The number of dermatologists in the US increased from 1995 to 2011, but they were unevenly distributed, mainly in urban areas, and areas with higher income and education levels.

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