Top 10 States for Early-Career Physicians - Summary - MDSpire

Top 10 States for Early-Career Physicians

These 10 states reported physician residency completion totals, physician retention rates, or residency Match fill rates identified in graduate medical education data.

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  • Conexiant News Staff

  • June 1, 2026

  • 3 min

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Objective:

To identify variation among states in physician residency training volume, retention, and Match activity.

Key Findings:
  • California has the highest residency training volume and retention rate for 2015-2024.
  • Illinois and Michigan show high fill rates in residency positions for 2025.
  • Most states have retention rates between 48.5% and 54.6% for 2015-2024.
Interpretation:

The data highlights significant differences in residency training and physician retention across states.

Limitations:
  • Data is limited to the years 2015 to 2024.
  • Retention rates may not reflect long-term physician practice patterns.
  • Lack of data on factors influencing physician retention.
Conclusion:

The analysis provides insights into the residency landscape and physician retention in various states.

Original Source(s)

Top 10 States for Early-Career Physicians

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • June 1, 2026

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