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The future of careers in pediatric infectious diseases: a call to action

Paul Spearman1, Yvonne J Bryson2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|December 12, 2018
PubMed

Insights

The field of pediatric infectious diseases faces challenges in recruitment and recognition. Strategies to highlight the value of infectious disease services and support new talent are crucial for the specialty

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Subspecialties

Background:

  • Pediatric infectious disease fellowship programs struggle with recruitment, filling only about half of available positions.
  • Salaries in pediatric infectious diseases are among the lowest compared to other medical subspecialties.
  • Research careers face funding challenges due to low National Institutes of Health paylines for development awards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current challenges in pediatric infectious diseases.
  • To discuss strategies for improving the recognition of infectious disease services.
  • To explore methods for recruiting new professionals to the field.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing current information and expert concerns.
  • It discusses challenges based on fellowship match rates, salary data, and funding landscapes.
  • Strategies are proposed based on expert opinion and analysis of the field's needs.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric infectious disease programs face significant recruitment and financial hurdles.
  • The value of cognitive infectious disease services is often underestimated and underreimbursed.
  • Emerging opportunities exist in areas like transplant infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing the perceived and actual value of pediatric infectious disease services is essential.
  • Systematic data collection and sharing of success stories can bolster program support.
  • Targeted initiatives at local and societal levels are needed to attract and retain talent in pediatric infectious diseases.
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