Projected Shortfall of Primary Care Clinicians in California, 2025

Projected Shortfall of Primary Care Clinicians in California, 2025

Region / Demand    / Supply / Shortage
Statewide / 39,645 / 34,909 / -11.9%
Greater Bay Area / 8,987 / 8,646 / -3.8%
Sacramento, Sierra, Northern / 3,793 / 3,419 / -9.8%
Central Valley, Central Coast / 6,149 / 4,998 / -18.7%
Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire / 17,169 / 15,005 / -12.6%
Southern Borders / 3,563 / 2,973 / -16.6%

Note: This forecast includes figures for doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, which are all considered primary care clinicians.

Source: UCSF's California's Primary Care Workforce: Forecasted Supply, Demand, and Pipeline of Trainees, 2016-2030