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The infographic presents a profile of physicians in Canada in 2023.

1. Supply: In 2023, there were 97,384 physicians in Canada, representing a 1.4% increase over 2022. There were 243 physicians per 100,000 population; 7% of physicians were located in rural areas and 93% were concentrated in urban areas. Overall, the average age of physicians was 49. 54% of practising physicians in Canada were male and 46% were female; 27% were trained internationally.
2. Payments: In 2022–2023, total gross clinical payments to physicians increased 5.3% over the previous year to $32.5 billion. Fee-for-service payments accounted for 71% of gross clinical payments, and alternative payments accounted for 29%. In 2022–2023, the average gross clinical payment per physician was $369,000. The average payment to family medicine physicians was $308,000, the average payment to medical specialists was $394,000 and the average payment to surgical specialists was $531,000.
3. Family medicine profile: In 2023, 50% of family medicine physicians were male and 50% were female. The average age of male family medicine physicians was 52, while the average age of female family medicine physicians was 47. 31% of family medicine physicians were trained internationally.
4. Medical specialists profile: In 2023, 57% of medical specialists were male and 43% were female. The average age of male medical specialists was 51, while the average age of female medical specialists was 46. 25% of medical specialists were trained internationally.
5. Surgical specialists profile: In 2023, 66% of surgical specialists were male and 34% were female. The average age of male surgical specialists was 53, while the average age of female surgical specialists was 45. 16% of surgical specialists were trained internationally.

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