Best States to Practice

Physicians in these five states made the lowest, on average, compared to their peers.

These five states are home to the largest number of physicians.

Consider these states for lower malpractice costs.

Protecting your practice and assets is essential with malpractice coverage.

Regardless of timing, selecting where to practice merits careful investigation.

Which states do you think came out on top?

Avoid these states for your best financial situation.

Which state do you think takes out the least?

Which state do you think has the highest tax per capita? 

Physicians might not get the most bang for the buck in these states.

Economic opportunity, a busy international airport, and a warm climate are fueling our move from Massachusetts to Sin City, and from owner to employed.

No one said you have to love every aspect of where you live. Here are a few things our advisory board says could be improved in their state.

This physician had a solid relocation strategy that allowed him to improve his home and professional life. Here's what you need to know to do the same.

Texas was one of the five Best States to Practice. Dr. Carlos Cardenas talks to us about what makes it so friendly to physicians.

This doctor went from being an average MD to an outstanding one, simply by moving across state lines.

Here is an in-depth look at the top five and bottom five performing states in all Best States to Practice categories.  

Why Mississippi, Texas, Alaska, California, and Arkansas stand above the rest in terms of being the "Best States to Practice."

Which states do physicians prosper in? Click on any state to get our complete analysis of how "physician friendly" it is.

Use our interactive tool to determine your best state to practice medicine based on the same metrics we use to calculate our Best States to Practice.

Thinking of practicing in Alaska? Get our Best States to Practice data to help make your decision.

Thinking of practicing in Arizona? Get our Best States to Practice data to help make your decision.

Thinking of practicing in Arkansas? Get our Best States to Practice data to help make your decision.

Thinking of practicing in California? Get our Best States to Practice data to help make your decision.

Thinking of practicing in Colorado? Get our Best States to Practice data to help make your decision.