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Dana Christian Lynge¹, Eric H Larson

¹Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, 112 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, USA. dlynge@u.washington.edu

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Rural areas face a shortage of general surgeons, with significant maldistribution impacting surgical service availability. The rural surgical workforce differs from urban areas, raising concerns for future healthcare access.

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Health Services Research
Surgical Workforce Studies
Rural Health

Background:

Rural populations constitute nearly a quarter of the US population and a third of its landmass.
General surgeons are crucial for rural healthcare delivery, representing approximately 20% of the national workforce.
Existing disparities show a lower surgeon-to-population ratio in rural versus urban settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the distribution and demographics of general surgeons in rural America.
To identify regional and area-specific variations in rural general surgeon availability.
To assess the implications of workforce demographics for maintaining surgical services in rural regions.

Main Methods:

Analysis of national data on general surgeon distribution.
Comparison of rural and urban general surgeon demographics.
Assessment of surgeon-to-population ratios across different rural classifications.

Main Results:

Significant maldistribution of general surgeons across rural regions and types of areas was observed.
Rural areas exhibit markedly fewer general surgeons per capita compared to national averages.
The demographic profile of the rural general surgery workforce substantially differs from its urban counterpart.

Conclusions:

The current distribution and demographics of general surgeons raise concerns about the sustainability of surgical services in rural America.
Addressing the maldistribution is critical for ensuring equitable access to general surgery care.
Future strategies are needed to support and potentially expand the rural surgical workforce.