A robust and diverse supply of new health professionals is essential for our health care delivery system. The health care needs of the population are continuously changing due to factors such as population growth, aging, and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. To meet this rising demand and ensure that all individuals have access to timely and adequate care, a sufficient number of health professionals is necessary. A diverse and well-distributed workforce ensures that health care services are accessible in all geographic areas, including underserved rural and urban communities.
This report uses Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data to describe outcomes for 32 health professions education programs between the years 2013 and 2022. It contains information on the number of awards conferred and the gender and race/ethnicity of individuals completing the programs.
Citation: Pang J, Armstrong DP. Health Professions Education Program Outcomes, 2013-2022. Rensselaer, NY: Center for Health Workforce Studies, University at Albany, School of Public Health; August 2024.