Evaluation of Medical Students' Perception of an Ophthalmology Career

The Association of American Medical Colleges projects an overall shortage of ophthalmologists by the year 2025.1 In addition, there exists a shortage of ophthalmologists of racial and ethnic minority groups considered to be underrepresented in medicine (URM).2 Targeted recruitment of URM individuals serves to meet overall demands for ophthalmologists in the coming decades and to address eye healthcare inequalities among minority populations. Physician workforce diversity positively influences key health outcomes.
Source: Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Reports Source Type: research