Becker's Healthcare September 14, 2023
Experts are concerned about the future of pediatric subspecialties due to physician and scientist shortages that could affect both the “current and future availability of pediatric subspecialty care and research,” as well as have “potential ramifications for child health and well-being,” according to a report published Sept. 14 by the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
The profession notably is also lacking in diversity and not keeping pace with the increasing diversity reflected in the pediatric patient population, the report states. On top of that, the pediatric subspecialty isn’t as desirable of a field to get into for some physicians due to typically lower salaries and a variety of other factors.
In addition to highlighting key concerns, experts...
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