Gastroenterology workforce modeling

Article Abstract:

The number of gastroenterologists in the US could exceed the demand if current training programs proceed unchecked. The number of gastroenterologists rose 500% between 1974 and 1994 and in 1992, the number of gastroenterologists was 3.1 per 100,000 people. Over 1,100 gastroenterologists were enrolled in training programs in 1993. The American Gastroenterological Association believes the US will need 9,000 to 10,000 gastroenterologists and this could be achieved even with reductions in training programs. The Gastroenterology Leadership Council recommends cutting programs by 50% over the next 5 years.

Gastroenterologists

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Creating an Effective Physician Workforce Marketplace

Article Abstract:

Physicians in academic medicine should become more involved in managing the physician workforce. Although the possibility of an oversupply of physicians has been known for some time, a 1998 study provided proof. It found that 7% of a group of graduating residents had not found a position. Twenty-two percent of those who did said they had difficulty finding a position. Some specialties have already used feedback from graduating residents to reduce the number of residency positions. Others are funding studies to help them decide how many positions to offer and how the residents should be trained.

Editorial, Analysis, Human resource management, Residents (Medicine)

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Retraining physicians for primary care: a study of physician perspectives and program development

Article Abstract:

There are few programs in place in medical schools or managed care organizations to retrain physicians in primary care. This was the conclusion of a survey of 126 US medical schools and 19 of the largest managed care organizations. Many of the programs did not have the features desired by many of the physicians polled in 3 focus group meetings. Specifically, they wanted a part-time program close to home so they could continue to practice. Many of the physicians were not enthusiastic about retraining.

Family medicine, Study and teaching

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