Pediatric dermatology workforce shortage: Perspectives from academia - 24/04/13
Abstract |
Background |
The pediatric dermatology workforce has not been systematically evaluated since recent changes in board certification requirements.
Objective |
To quantify and characterize the workforce of academic pediatric dermatologists and examine issues related to training, hiring, and retention.
Methods |
Dermatology chairpersons and residency directors in the United States and Canada completed a 30-question survey.
Results |
Eighty of 132 programs (61%) responded to the survey. More than two thirds of programs (56/80) employed a pediatric dermatologist, and 34 programs were recruiting a pediatric dermatologist. The number of residents that pursue careers in pediatric dermatology is significantly associated with the number of pediatric dermatologists on faculty at their institution.
Limitations |
Self-reported data, which may have been reflected by recall bias, and 61% response rate.
Conclusions |
At a majority of academic centers, the current pool of pediatric dermatology faculty is neither adequate to meet academic nor clinical demands. Methods to increase exposure to pediatric dermatology among medical students and residents must be sought.
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Funding sources: Funding for survey materials was provided by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. |
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Disclosures: Dr Resnick chairs the Workforce Task Force and the Council on Government Affairs, Health Policy, and Practice of the American Academy of Dermatology Association. Dr Antaya is a member of the Workforce Task Force of the American Academy of Dermatology Association. The majority of authors are pediatric dermatologists who have a vested interest in recruiting more physicians to their subspecialty. |
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Some of the data from this manuscript were presented at the Association of Professors of Dermatology meeting on September 15, 2007 and at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, July 9-12, 2008. |
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