--- title: Doximity Talent Finder Blog | Recruiting physicians for rural America description: Recruiting physicians for rural America | --- [Menu](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-physicians-for-rural-america#footer) [![Doximity Talent Finder](https://assets.doxcdn.com/image/upload/fl_sanitize/logos/talent-finder/logo-talent-finder.svg)](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder) [Sign In](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder/sessions/new) [Contact](https://finder.doximity.com/contact) [Testimonials](https://finder.doximity.com/client_success) [Webinars](https://finder.doximity.com/webinars) [Blog](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/) [Doximity](https://finder.doximity.com/about) ## [What Physician Diversity and the Physician Shortage Mean for Rural Recruitment](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/what-physician-diversity-and-the-physician-shortage-mean-for-rural-recruitment) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Thursday, October 14 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/134588198_s.jpeg)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/what-physician-diversity-and-the-physician-shortage-mean-for-rural-recruitment) The American population is becoming more diverse. The chance that two people chosen at random are from a different race or ethnic group increased exponentially since the last [U.S. Census](https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/2020-united-states-population-more-racially-ethnically-diverse-than-2010.html). However, it probably won’t come as a surprise that the physician workforce hasn’t followed suit. Among the many stats, Black and Hispanic Americans account for nearly a third of the population, (per the[U.S. Census Bureau](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219)), yet only 10% of them are doctors (per the[AAMC](https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/interactive-data/figure-13-percentage-us-medical-school-graduates-race/ethnicity-alone-academic-year-2018-2019)) As for current medical students, just under 11% are Black or Hispanic (also per the[AAMC](https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/interactive-data/figure-13-percentage-us-medical-school-graduates-race/ethnicity-alone-academic-year-2018-2019)).  [Read More](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/what-physician-diversity-and-the-physician-shortage-mean-for-rural-recruitment) Filed under [Recruiting physicians for rural America](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-physicians-for-rural-america), [Growing U.S. physician shortage](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/growing-u-s-physician-shortage), [tips for physician recruitment](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/tips-for-physician-recruitment) ## [8 Ways to Attract Candidates to Your Rural Positions](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/8-ways-to-attract-candidates-to-your-rural-positions) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Wednesday, April 24 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/Blog_Photos/rural-hospital-825px.jpeg)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/8-ways-to-attract-candidates-to-your-rural-positions) According to the National Institute of Health, about 1 of every 5 U.S. citizens live in rural locations, while only 1 of every 10 American physicians reside in rural areas — meaning that the physician shortage is roughly twice as pronounced in rural America. If you’ve ever tried recruiting a physician for a rural area, this statistic may not surprise you. It can be extremely difficult to entice a candidate to move away from the comfort of their city or suburban lifestyle and into the countryside. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that as many as 77% of our nation’s rural counties are experiencing shortages of primary care physicians. We’ve asked our expert team of Client Success Managers here at Doximity Talent Finder for some of their tips around how to excite candidates about rural positions. [Read More](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/8-ways-to-attract-candidates-to-your-rural-positions) Filed under [job posts on Doximity Talent Finder](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/job-posts-on-doximity-talent-finder), [Recruiting physicians for rural America](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-physicians-for-rural-america), [Recruiting for rural areas](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-for-rural-areas), [rural physician shortage](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/rural-physician-shortage) ## [5 Things Trending in Physician Recruitment Right Now](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/5-things-trending-in-physician-recruitment-right-now) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Tuesday, March 13 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/Blog_Photos/1-miscellaneous/34771436_m.jpg)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/5-things-trending-in-physician-recruitment-right-now) The medical profession is still experiencing uncertainty and transition, and the demand for physicians is becoming increasingly competitive. What are you doing to ensure your recruiting breaks through? Here are five trends that are impacting physician recruitment now. [Read More](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/5-things-trending-in-physician-recruitment-right-now) Filed under [Physician burnout](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/physician-burnout), [physicians are mobile](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/physicians-are-mobile), [Recruiting physicians for rural America](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-physicians-for-rural-america), [Growing U.S. physician shortage](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/growing-u-s-physician-shortage), [Physician Recruitment Trends](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/physician-recruitment-trends), [Physicians are aging and retiring](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/physicians-are-aging-and-retiring) ## [Recruiting physicians to work in rural America is difficult, but not impossible](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/recruiting-physicians-to-work-in-rural-america-is-difficult-but-not-impossible) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Tuesday, June 13 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/Blog_Photos/Rural-america-recruiting-physicians/rural-main-street-800px.png)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/recruiting-physicians-to-work-in-rural-america-is-difficult-but-not-impossible) America’s heartland is starved for doctors. Physician recruiters know getting doctors to live and work in rural areas is a chronic problem, and the growing physician shortage is making it even more difficult.   [Read More](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/recruiting-physicians-to-work-in-rural-america-is-difficult-but-not-impossible) Filed under [Recruiting physicians for rural America](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-physicians-for-rural-america), [Growing U.S. physician shortage](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/growing-u-s-physician-shortage) [All Posts](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/all) ### Search Our Blog --- ### About Us Hire the right physicians on Doximity, the largest professional medical network. Get up to speed on physician recruiting news and best practices from the Doximity Talent Finder Team.  ---   ### Webinars Join us each month as we deep dive into a specific topic in healthcare recruiting, combining outside research and news with our own proprietary data and best practices. 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