If you are the type of person who loves the buzz of a large city and work in healthcare, these five metro areas with the highest need for healthcare professionals might be your best bet for finding your dream job.

1. Houston, TX

Top 3 In-Demand Positions: Physician, Registered Nurse, Internist
Top 3 In-Demand Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics
Metro Area Population: 6.99 million
Interesting Fact About the Area: Houston is home to the largest medical center in the world.
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2. New York, NY

Top 3 In-Demand Positions: Registered Nurse, Physician, Licensed Practical Nurse
Top 3 In-Demand Specialties: Internal Medicine, Sales, Family Practice
Metro Area Population: 18.35 million
Interesting Fact About the Area: New York City is the most linguistically diverse city in the world, with more than 800 languages spoken.
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3. Los Angeles, CA

Top 3 In-Demand Positions: Registered Nurse, Physician, Sales
Top 3 In-Demand Specialties: Family Practice, Sales, Internal Medicine
Metro Area Population: 13.13 million
Interesting Fact About the Area: The average Angeleno spends an estimated 119 hours a year stuck in traffic.
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4. Atlanta, GA

Top 3 In-Demand Positions: Registered Nurse, Physician, Paramedic
Top 3 In-Demand Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Sales
Metro Area Population: 6.55 million
Interesting Fact About the Area: Atlanta is home to the busiest in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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5. Miami, FL

Top 3 In-Demand Positions: Physician, Registered Nurse, Internist
Top 3 In-Demand Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Psychiatry
Population: 6.15 million
Interesting Fact About the Area: Miami is the only major American city that was founded by a woman.
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