Matching residency numbers to the workforce needs

Khan, Shabana; Johnston, L; Faimali, Martina; Gikas, Panos; Briggs, Tim

doi:10.1007/s12178-014-9208-0

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“…10 -13 Although advanced data detailing physician need have allowed medical students, residents, and training programs to make informed decisions, a disconnect remains between the number of physicians being trained and the existing demand. 14 This is further complicated by the paucity of workforce data.…”

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The Canadian Plastic Surgery Workforce Analysis: Forecasting Future Need

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Background: Projecting the demand for plastic surgeons has become increasingly important in a climate of scarce public resource within a single payer health-care system. The goal of this study is to provide a comprehensive workforce update and describe the perceptions of the workforce among Canadian Plastic Surgery residents and surgeons. Methods: Two questionnaires were developed by a national task force under the Canadian Plastic Surgery Research Collaborative. The surveys were distributed to residents and practicing surgeons, respectively. Results: Two-hundred fifteen (49%) surgeons responded, with a mean age of 51.4 years (standard deviation [SD] ¼ 11.5); 78% were male. Thirty-three percent had been in practice for 25 years or longer. More than half of respondents were practicing in a large urban center. Fifty-nine percent believed their group was going to hire in the next 2 to 3 years; however, only 36% believed their health authority/provincial government had the necessary resources. The mean desired age of retirement was 67 years (SD ¼ 6.4). We predict the surgeons-to-population ratio to be 1.55:100 000 and the graduate-to-retiree ratio to be 2.16:1 within the next 5 to 10 years. Seventy-seven (49%) residents responded. Most were "very satisfied" with their training (61%) and operative experience (90%). Eighty-nine percent of respondents planned to pursue addqitional training after residency, with 70% stating that the current job market was contributing to their decision. Most residents responded that they were concerned with the current job market. Conclusions: The results of this study predict an adequate number of plastic surgeons will be trained within the next 10 years to suit the population's requirements; however, there is concern that newly trained surgeons will not have access to the necessary resources to meet growing demands. Furthermore, there is an evident shortage of those practicing in rural areas. Many trainees worry about the availability of jobs, despite evidence of active recruitment. The workforce may benefit from structured career mentorship in residency and improved transparency in hiring practices, particularly to attract young surgeons to smaller communities. It may also benefit from a coordinated national approach to recruitment and succession planning. Résumé Historique : Il est de plus en plus important de projeter la demande de plasticiens compte tenu des ressources publiques rares dans un système de santé à un seul payeur. La présenteétude vise à présenter une mise à jour complète des effectifs et à décrire les perceptions de la main-d'oeuvre chez les résidents et les chirurgiens canadiens en chirurgie plastique. Méthodologie : Un

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The Canadian Plastic Surgery Workforce Analysis: Forecasting Future Need

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“…Furthermore, it has been speculated that the demand for orthopedic surgeons who address these patients will only rise in the coming years due to rising obesity rates among specific demographics, particularly the elderly [ 3 ]. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have been identified as viable surgical therapeutic options for the therapy of osteoarthritis, involving the replacement of deteriorating joints with synthetic components that allow pain-free motion [ 4 ]. A prior study in Saudi Arabia found that, despite public concern and rejection of techniques like THA and TKA, there has been a surge in TKA cases in recent years, with excellent improvements in knee function and pain reduction [ 5 ].…”

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“…According to a study of 225 rural hospitals in the United States, just 30% had at least one full-time orthopedic surgeon. As a result, residents in such communities must drive an average of 55 miles for orthopedic emergencies, which may result in the patient's condition deteriorating before receiving medical care [ 4 ].…”

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“…According to a 2014 study conducted in the United Kingdom, it is difficult to match the demand for orthopedic care with the number of surgeons available; thus, the British Ortho Association aimed to provide one physician for every 15,000 people by 2020 [ 4 ]. A more recent study predicted that the number of orthopedic surgeons working in rural areas would decline in the coming years.…”

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A Decade’s Perspective on the Orthopedic Workforce in Saudi Arabia

AlHussain¹,

Alshahir²,

Alhejji³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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BackgroundThe orthopedic surgery workforce constitutes a vital role in the healthcare system, with data being scarce. Therefore, through this study, we share an overview of the orthopedic workforce distribution, demographic trends, and changes over the past decade in Saudi Arabia. MethodsAll practicing orthopedic surgeons in Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2021, were included in the study. Data regarding orthopedic surgeons' demographics and numbers were obtained from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), whereas the data related to the geographical distribution of orthopedic surgeons was obtained from the Ministry of Health Statistical Yearbook of 2020. ResultsThe ratio of orthopedic surgeons per 100,000 people was 5.42 in 2010, which grew subsequently to 12.29 in 2021. The number of Saudi orthopedic surgeons has been noticeably rising through the years, while a slowly growing pattern can be seen among non-Saudi orthopedic surgeons. In addition, the highest ratios of orthopedic surgeons per 100,000 were in Makkah (1.72), Riyadh (1.26), and the Eastern Region (1.06). ConclusionIn this study, we demonstrate the progress of the orthopedic workforce in Saudi Arabia over a period of 12 years. The number of orthopedic surgeons per 100,000 people showed a significant rise due to several factors, one of which is road traffic accidents. Also, although the number of female orthopedic surgeons has been rising lately, they are still much fewer than males in this field. In addition, Saudi Arabia has been developing a new healthcare system via the privatization of some of the governmental hospitals, which will lead to changes in the future workforce and its accommodations.

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The Changing World of Total Joint Arthroplasty

Scuderi

2020

Rapid Recovery in Total Joint Arthroplasty

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Matching residency numbers to the workforce needs

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The Canadian Plastic Surgery Workforce Analysis: Forecasting Future Need

The Canadian Plastic Surgery Workforce Analysis: Forecasting Future Need

A Decade’s Perspective on the Orthopedic Workforce in Saudi Arabia

The Changing World of Total Joint Arthroplasty

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