Trends in Orthopaedic Surgery Workforce Diversity: Analyzing Changes Over Time.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
; 8(4)2024 Apr 01.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
There are many reasons why orthopaedic surgeons move or change careers. We asked the questions (1) What is the geographic distribution of orthopaedic surgeons with respect to age, sex, and race and ethnicity? (2) How has our workforce changed over time with regard to these factors? (3) Are there any patterns or trends detected regarding policy or regulatory events that coincide with these differences?METHODS:
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons surveys over 30,000 members, collecting data on demographics, age, race sex, and practice statistics. We calculated geographic distributions and evaluated these differences over time-potential influences from malpractice suits or tort reform were investigated.RESULTS:
Overall surgeon density increased over time. The largest negative changes were noted in District of Columbia, Wyoming, and North Dakota and positive changes in Colorado, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Age across all states increased (mean 1.7 years). Number of female surgeons increased in most states (4.6% to 5.7%). Number of African Americans increased from 1.6% to 1.8%, Hispanic/LatinX from 1.8% to 2.2%, Asian from 5.5% to 6.7%, and multiracial from 0.8% to 1.2%. No change was noted in the percentage of Native American surgeons.DISCUSSION:
Surgeon density increased from 2012 to 2018; the cause for this change was not evident. Small increases in surgeon population, female surgeons, and in some underrepresented minorities were seen.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cirujanos Ortopédicos
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos