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The dermatology workforce shortage.

Jack Resneck¹, Alexa B Kimball

¹Institute for Health Policy Studies and the Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, USA. resneck@itsa.ucsf.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

|December 31, 2003

Summary

Recent surveys indicate a shortage of dermatologists, contradicting earlier oversupply predictions. Data shows long wait times and a high demand for services, suggesting an inadequate supply to meet patient needs.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology Workforce Analysis
Healthcare Services Research

Background:

Past projections anticipated a dermatology oversupply.
Recent data suggests a growing shortage of dermatologic services.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the current supply and demand for dermatologic services.
To evaluate factors influencing the dermatology workforce.

Main Methods:

Anonymous surveys administered to practicing dermatologists and recent graduates.
Analysis of surrogate indicators for supply and demand.

Main Results:

Average new patient wait times are 36 days, varying significantly by location.
49% of dermatologists perceive a need for more physicians in their community.

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Practices actively seek new associates, and most graduates find employment easily.

Conclusions:

Survey data indicates an insufficient supply of dermatologists.
Demand for medical and general dermatology exceeds the current workforce capacity.
Findings suggest a need to address the growing gap in dermatologic service provision.