Hematologists

The job outlook for hematologists is difficult to predict. Many blood disease questions still need to be solved, but the future of research depends on the availability of funding. Another factor that makes the future of this field unpredictable is the fact that other subspecialties are taking over some of the areas previously handled by hematologists. For instance, the relationship between hematology and oncology is growing closer, which could result in hematology eventually being absorbed into oncology. Another example is that coagulation (blood clotting) problems are being taken over by cardiology and neurology because of the role of clotting in heart disease and strokes.

It should be noted, however, that physicians continue to have one of the lowest unemployment rates of any profession. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that employment for all physicians will grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2033. In 2023, 834,500 physicians and surgeons were employed in the United States, and that number is expected to increase to 869,000 by 2033.