Table 2.
Characteristics of adult and pediatric nephrologists based on AMA-PPD file averaged across states
| Characteristic of nephrologists | Adult (all states) | Pediatric* (all states) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age, years | 48.3 | 48.0 |
| [25th-75th percentile] | [47.4-49.5] | [45.9-49.5] |
| Male (%) | 78.4 | 57.5 |
| US trained (%) | 36.6 | 34.1 |
| Direct patient care (%) | 85.7 | 68.1 |
| Doctor of Osteopathy (%) | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Within 10 years graduation from training (%) | 45.8 | 48.5 |
| Private practice (%) | 62.0 | 38.8 |
*Averaged across states with pediatric nephrologists (N = 43).