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One in five immigrant doctor in US is an Indian, study finds
Indian doctors and nurses make up 26.5 percent and 6 percent of the U.S. immigrant healthcare workforce, respectively.
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Indian doctors and nurses play a vital role in U.S. healthcare, making up significant percentages of the workforce. / Unsplash
Indian doctors now make up 20 percent of the immigrant physician workforce in the United States, solidifying India's position as the leading source of international medical professionals in the country.
A VisaVerge report citing data from Remitly’s Immigrant Healthcare Index, reported that out of approximately 987,000 doctors practicing in the U.S., 262,000 are immigrants and Indian doctors account for 52,400 of these professionals, translating to one in every five immigrant doctors in America.
Indian physicians are significantly impacting states like New Jersey, Florida, and New York, drawn by robust healthcare infrastructures and abundant professional opportunities.
The report attributes this trend to the comprehensive medical training and proficiency in English that Indian medical schools provide.
Notably, Indian nurses are also making their mark. They form the second-largest group of immigrant registered nurses in the U.S., following the Philippines. Of the 546,000 immigrant registered nurses in the country, 32,000 are from India.
They predominantly serve in California, Nevada, and New Jersey, attracted by competitive salaries and dynamic work environments.
The overall contribution of Indian healthcare professionals extends beyond doctors and nurses. They represent 7 percent of the entire immigrant healthcare workforce, which includes home health aides and nursing assistants.
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