The CMA Physician Data Centre conducts research that supports a vibrant medical profession and a healthy population. The information generated helps work towards getting the right number, mix and distribution of physicians across Canada. Our data is used by health system planners at all levels make decisions about allocating resources, as well as by physicians, students and other researchers. Medical students also use our data to inform their decisions about their future careers. Ultimately, we want to support discussions and planning that will improve the health care system and patient outcomes.
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A snapshot of Canada’s physicians: Facts and statistics
Everything from the number of physicians working in Canada, to demographics and specialty numbers, workload and remuneration.
Physician perspectives: Workforce surveys
Self-reported data from doctors on topics including work hours, information technology, overall satisfaction and more.
Career planning: Specialty profiles
Key facts about various specialties, their income, educational requirements, supply and more.
hours spent per week on research by physicians in Manitoba
Physician Workforce surveys
From:
CMA Workforce Survey 2017
of family physicians are partially or completely closed to new patients
Physician Workforce surveys
From:
CMA Workforce Survey 2017
of cardiologists report feeling overworked
Specialty Profiles
From:
CMA Cardiology Profile, 2018
family physicians per 100,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador
Specialty Profiles
From:
CMA Family Medicine Profile, 2018
of Canada's physicians are family physicians
Canadian Physician Data
From:
Basic physician facts, 2018
of physicians use electronic medical records in their practices
Physician Workforce surveys
From:
CMA Workforce Survey 2017
of psychiatrists provide on-call services
Specialty Profiles
From:
CMA Psychiatry Profile, 2018