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Manpower supply and demand in pathology.
Pathologist
|June 10, 1983
Summary
Pathology manpower supply and demand are in balance, according to recent studies. This equilibrium is expected to continue until 1990, barring unforeseen shifts in the field.
Area of Science:
- Medical specialty manpower analysis
- Health workforce research
Background:
- Increasing interest from physicians, government, and specialty societies in medical manpower needs.
- Multiple reports published since 1976 by the Joint Task Force on Pathology Manpower.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current supply and demand for pathology manpower.
- To project future trends in pathology workforce balance.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from multiple studies, including those by the Joint Task Force on Pathology Manpower and a federally mandated commission.
- Review of pathology manpower supply and demand trends.
Main Results:
- Pathology manpower is currently in good balance between supply and demand in the early 1980s.
- This balance is projected to persist until 1990 under current conditions.
Conclusions:
- The field of pathology demonstrates a stable workforce equilibrium.
- Future projections indicate continued stability in pathology manpower through 1990.