Pediatric dermatology workforce shortage: Perspectives from academia

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. Meth...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2008-12, Vol.59 (6), p.986-989
Main Authors: Craiglow, Brittany G., BA, Resneck, Jack S., MD, Lucky, Anne W., MD, Sidbury, Robert, MD, MPH, Yan, Albert C., MD, Resnick, Steven D., MD, Antaya, Richard J., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Academic Medical Centers - statistics & numerical data
Biological and medical sciences
Canada
Dermatology
Dermatology - manpower
Faculty, Medical - statistics & numerical data
General aspects
Internship and Residency - statistics & numerical data
Medical sciences
Pediatrics - manpower
Personnel Selection - statistics & numerical data
United States
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2008.08.036