Review of the 'second degree' universities of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) specialists and trainees in the UK. Locations of their graduate entry medicine and graduate entry dentistry degrees, graduating between 1979-2019
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) trainees often pursue second degrees in London, impacting workforce distribution. This concentration may hinder recruitment in other regions, suggesting a need for strategic planning.
Area Of Science
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
- Medical and Dental Education
Background
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) training requires a significant time commitment (3-5 years) for a second degree.
- Trainees often establish domestic ties during this period, creating reluctance to relocate for further training.
- Geographic distribution of training locations can influence specialist recruitment and workforce planning.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the locations where Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) specialists and trainees obtain their second degrees.
- To identify trends in the geographic distribution of OMFS second-degree education.
- To understand the implications of these training locations on OMFS workforce recruitment and distribution.
Main Methods
- Data were collected from the General Medical Council's OMFS specialist list, the General Dental Council's Dental Register, and a database of OMFS trainees and consultants.
- The second-degree locations of 818 past and current OMFS specialists/trainees were analyzed.
- Analysis included breakdowns for medical and dental second degrees separately.
Main Results
- London is the most common location for OMFS second degrees, accounting for 35% (287) of all analyzed cases.
- Birmingham (8%), Cardiff (6%), and Manchester (6%) were the next most frequent locations.
- A trend shows an increasing proportion of OMFS trainees obtaining their second degrees in London over time.
- For medical second degrees (n=689), London was the top location (30%), followed by Birmingham (10%) and Cardiff (7%).
- For dental second degrees (n=129), London was dominant (63%), followed by Europe (9%) and Ireland (5%).
Conclusions
- The concentration of OMFS second-degree training in London significantly impacts specialist recruitment and workforce distribution.
- Trainees educated in London often prefer to practice or train within or near the capital.
- Understanding the geographic patterns of OMFS second-degree acquisition is crucial for strategic workforce planning, potentially necessitating the development of opportunities outside London.
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