Who you gonna call? Understanding the shortages of the pediatric subspecialty workforce
Margaret Nguyen1, Suma Bhat Hoffman2, Alan Chin3
1Division of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Abstract:
Pediatric residency and pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs have seen reduced growth in the number of applicants relative to the increased number of positions over the last 6 years. There are concerns this will lead to a future pediatrician workforce unable to meet the needs of an expanding population of children with highly complex medical conditions. This review will describe the current landscape of the pediatric subspecialty workforce, the factors contributing to pediatric subspecialty applicant shortages, and the potential impacts of these shortfalls on the future of pediatric complex care. Strategies are described to address the insufficient numbers of pediatric subspecialty applicants. Future research is needed to better delineate etiologies and address gaps in the pediatric workforce thus ensuring favorable health outcomes for children.
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