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Review
. 2023 Mar;58(3):690-696.
doi: 10.1002/ppul.25139. Epub 2020 Nov 3.

A statement on the current status and future needs of the pediatric pulmonology workforce: Pipeline Workgroup

Benjamin A Nelson  1 , Debra Boyer  2 , Thomas Lahiri  3 , Christopher M Oermann  4 , Jennifer A Rama  5
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A statement on the current status and future needs of the pediatric pulmonology workforce: Pipeline Workgroup

Benjamin A Nelson et al. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

There is growing concern that current trends in pediatric pulmonology will lead to a workforce shortage resulting in patients having difficulty accessing subspecialty care. As part of the Pediatric Pulmonology Division Directors Association and Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors Association Workforce Summit, we examined factors affecting the recruitment of learners into pediatric pulmonary fellowship training (PPFT) programs. The goal of our workgroup was to describe these issues and develop a plan to increase the pipeline of learners who ultimately pursue PPFT. Specifically, we summarize factors that impact decisions to undertake PPFT, describe existing initiatives to enhance recruitment, and propose future strategies to increase early career learner interest.

Keywords: medical education; pediatric pulmonology; pediatric pulmonology pipeline; workforce.

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