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Profile of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Workforce in 2015
Sylvia H Yeh1, Vini Vijayan2, Andrea Hahn3
1Department of Pediatrics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California.
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
|January 9, 2018
Summary
A 2015 survey found most pediatric infectious disease (PID) specialists are satisfied with their careers. Recent fellowship graduates found jobs quickly, though training gaps were identified.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Medical Workforce Studies
- Subspecialty Training
Background:
- The last pediatric infectious disease (PID) workforce survey was conducted in 1997-1998.
- A new survey was needed to assess the current PID workforce status after nearly two decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current status of the pediatric infectious disease (PID) workforce.
- To identify factors related to job placement for recent PID fellowship graduates.
- To gauge job satisfaction and identify desired training areas within PID.
Main Methods:
- A web-based survey was administered in 2015 to the PID workforce.
- Data collected included demographics, practice patterns, job satisfaction, and job placement factors.
- The survey achieved a 48% response rate from 946 participants.
Main Results:
- 50% of respondents were female, with an average age of 51; 18% were not current PID practitioners.
- Most recent fellowship graduates (82%) were employed within 6 months, with many (43%) having positions created for them.
- Key areas for additional training included immunodeficiencies, transplant-related care, and travel/tropical medicine.
Conclusions:
- The majority of pediatric infectious disease (PID) specialists are satisfied with their career choice.
- Recent PID fellowship graduates generally find employment promptly after training.
- Addressing identified training needs can help maintain the PID workforce pipeline and enhance physician satisfaction.
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