Table 1.
Race/Ethnicity by training level compared to U.S. general population
| Race/ethnicity | Medical school (2020) | Residency (2021) | All practicing physicians (2018) | US general population (2019; 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 24.8% | 21.8% | 17.1% | 5.9% |
| Black/African American | 9.4% | 5.5% | 5% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic/Latino/or Spanish Origin | 12% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 18.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| White | 53.6% | 50.8% | 56.2% | 60.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | NR | 0.8% | NR |
| Unknown | 1.5% | NR | 13.7% | NR |
| Sex (female) | 47.9% | 45.6% | 36.3% | 50.1% |
| LGBTQ+ |
Bisexual 5%; Gay/Lesbian 3.8%; Gender other than what is assigned at birth 0.7% |
NR | NR | 5.6% |