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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Surgical Specialties

Background:

  • Pediatric surgery is a critical subspecialty for child healthcare.
  • Understanding the distribution of pediatric surgeons is essential for equitable healthcare access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the distribution of pediatric surgeons in Brazil.
  • To analyze job opportunities for pediatric surgeons nationwide.
  • To compare the professional profile of Brazilian pediatric surgeons with international counterparts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized statistical data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
  • Incorporated data from the Brazilian Medical Council (CFM).
  • Included information from the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Surgery (CIPE).

Main Results:

  • Brazil requires at least 805 pediatric surgeons to treat neonates and toddlers.
  • There is a significant concentration of specialists in the South and Southeast regions.
  • Shortages of pediatric surgeons are evident in the North and Northeast regions.
  • Conflicting data exist regarding the total number of practicing pediatric surgeons.

Conclusions:

  • A minimum of 805 full-time pediatric surgeons are needed in Brazil for neonatal and toddler care.
  • Geographic maldistribution of specialists hinders access to pediatric surgical services.
  • The Southeast region acts as a hub for training and exporting pediatric surgeons.
  • Epidemiological data on the distribution of these professionals in Brazil are inconsistent.