Like most other things, the job market changes and evolves. Career trends change based on what jobs are needed and what jobs are available. Also, trends change depending on the availability of qualified people and technologies. The medical industry has undergone some of these changes. Here are some of the latest career trends in the medical industry.

Occupational Medicine Physicians

Careers for occupational medicine physicians (OMPs) have declined. Compared to other careers in medicine, OMPs are undercompensated and efforts to include occupational medicine in medical school curriculum have not been successful. Further, there is a proposed merging of occupational medicine and environmental medicine, which has not been well received in the field.

Nuclear Medicine Physicians

The trends look good for nuclear medicine physicians. The field has grown due to better compensation, regular hours, and improvements in medical technology.

OB/GYN Physicians

This field is fairly stable, but there has been a sharp drop in the number of men pursuing OB/GYN residency programs. Female OB/GYNs are preferred. Pay cuts as a result of federal restrictions may have an impact on the field.

Family Practice Physicians

With a growing and aging population and expansions of the healthcare industry, the family practice career field is looking good. The demand for family practice physicians is expected to exceed supply within the next ten years.

Economic problems have an impact on the medical industry. But, in general, there will always be a demand for medical professionals. The field is fairly recession-resistant and trends are relatively stable.