Compared to lawyers, physicians are a rare breed of the Congress. Only 16 physicians are serving in the current U.S. House and Senate. Six new physicians have been elected to serve in the next Congress

• Larry Bucshon, MD from Indiana ran as a Republican
• Nan Hayworth, MD from New York ran as a Republican
• Andy Harris, MD from Maryland ran as a Republican
• Dan Benishek, MD from Michigan ran as a Republican
• Scott DesJarlais, MD from Tennessee ran as a Republican
• Joseph Heck, DO from Nevada ran as a Republican