The healthcare sector in the US, traditionally a source of stable employment, experienced significant workforce disruptions during the pandemic, with job losses and elevated exit rates, especially among women and Black and Hispanic workers. While concerns about workforce diversity persist, little is known about who is entering the field post-pandemic, despite renewed and growing demand for healthcare workers.

This article examines shifts in healthcare entry in the post-pandemic era; whether entrants are finding opportunities in higher-wage sectors, such as acute and ambulatory care, and if access to these opportunities differs by gender, racially minoritized status, or immigration status.

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