Geriatricians

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that physicians will have average employment growth through 2033. Those who provide services for the elderly and disabled will have strong job growth in the years to come. The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to increase to 77 million by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As the large generation of baby boomers ages, more physicians will be needed to treat their specific needs. Only a small number of physicians each year decide to work in geriatrics. This small number of incoming specialists means the field will continue to offer numerous employment opportunities.