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[Who are the French plastic surgeons?]
1Service de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille, France.
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|February 17, 2000
Summary
The number of plastic surgeons in France is 654, categorized into five groups. This analysis reveals a growing trend of female professionals entering the field of plastic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Statistics
- Surgical Specialties
Background:
- The practice of plastic surgery in France is regulated by the Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins.
- Understanding the demographics of surgical specialties is crucial for workforce planning and addressing gender disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the distribution and characteristics of plastic surgeons in France.
- To identify trends in the gender composition of the plastic surgery specialty.
Main Methods:
- Data was obtained from the national registry of the Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins.
- Plastic surgeons were identified and classified into five distinct categories based on provided data.
Main Results:
- A total of 654 plastic surgeons were identified in France.
- The classification revealed a notable increase in the proportion of female plastic surgeons.
Conclusions:
- The French plastic surgery landscape is characterized by a significant number of practitioners.
- There is a clear and increasing trend of female representation within the specialty of plastic surgery in France.