2015 Rheumatology Workforce Study: The Role of Graduate Medical Education in Adult Rheumatology

ConclusionThe current U.S. adult rheumatology workforce is in jeopardy of accelerated decline at a time when demands on the workforce face tremendous growth. The current GME training structure cannot support the increased demand. Potential strategies to address this gap include innovative mechanisms for GME funding to increase fellowship training positions, incentives for pursuing rheumatology training (e.g., loan repayment programs), and novel means for recruitment of care to underserved areas of the U.S.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - February 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Marcy B. Bolster, Anne R. Bass, Jonathan S. Hausmann, Chad Deal, Marcia Ditmyer, Kamilah L. Greene, Seetha U. Monrad, Daniel F. Battafarano Tags: Full Length Source Type: research