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Gastroenterology Numbers in Canada: A Comparison of Human Resource Databases

D Leddin1, A Cehovin2, C Gillis1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Canada.

Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
|July 12, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Canadian gastroenterology (GI) human resources (HR) are estimated between 782-848, with 6% annual growth. Most provinces have fewer than 2 GIs per 100,000 population, highlighting a need for validation studies.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Gastroenterology Workforce Analysis

Background:

  • Multiple databases track Canadian gastroenterology (GI) human resources (HR), but data collection methods vary, leading to differing estimates.
  • The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and Canadian Medical Association (CMA) databases are key sources for current GI HR data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the current number of gastroenterologists in Canada.
  • To assess the distribution of gastroenterologists across Canadian provinces.
  • To project the growth rate of the gastroenterology workforce.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of data from CIHI and CMA databases.
  • Estimation of GI workforce numbers based on available data.
  • Calculation of GI-to-population ratios.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 782 to 848 gastroenterologists were in Canada in 2016, equating to 2.14 GIs per 100,000 population.
  • Six out of ten provinces had fewer than 2 GIs per 100,000 population.
  • The national GI workforce is growing at an estimated 6% annually, with approximately 50 adult and 5 pediatric trainees entering the field each year.

Conclusions:

  • Canadian GI human resource numbers are increasing, but provincial distribution remains uneven.
  • Further validation studies are necessary to refine workforce estimates and inform policy.
  • Addressing potential shortages and improving equitable access to GI care is crucial.

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