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. 2017 May 1;153(5):472-473.
doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.6032.

Analysis of Trends in Geographic Distribution of US Dermatology Workforce Density

Alex M Glazer  1 , Darrell S Rigel  2
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Analysis of Trends in Geographic Distribution of US Dermatology Workforce Density

Alex M Glazer et al. JAMA Dermatol. .

Abstract

This study examines the geographic distribution of the US dermatology workforce density using data from the American Academy of Dermatology and the Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Figure.
Figure.. US Dermatology Provider Density by 3-Digit ZIP Code
The number of dermatology providers practicing per 100 000 people in each 3-digit postal section code is indicated by the colors on the map. Section codes without a dermatology provider are included in white. Note that the Great Lakes are included in US section coding and do not appear on the map.
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