Future growth of physicians and non-physician providers within the U.S. Dermatology workforce

Sargen, Michael R.; Shi, Lucy Z.; Hooker, Roderick S.; Chen, Shuo

doi:10.5070/d3239036475

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“…Although many studies have provided estimates regarding the requirements for future workforces, we believe that building a similar model is not applicable to our study for many reasons [ 43 , 44 ]. First, the number of dermatology program graduates in the last 10 years has been inconsistent.…”

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Dermatology workforce over a decade in Saudi Arabia: demographics, distributions, and future challenges

2022

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Background The dermatology workforce is an important topic, as many countries are facing an undersupply of dermatologists, while some are expecting a surplus. Therefore, we conducted this study to identify the current dermatology workforce demographics in Saudi Arabia (SA) and the changes in such demographics over the last 10 years to identify future workforce-related challenges. Methods This study was conducted in SA, and it included all the practicing dermatologists in the country over the last decade (2010–2020). The number of practicing dermatologists, their gender, their nationality, and dermatology residency candidates and graduates were obtained from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). The geographic distribution of dermatologists was obtained from the Ministry of Health Statistical Yearbook 2018. Results As of September 2020, there were 2678 practicing dermatologists in SA at a ratio of 7.82 dermatologists per 100 000 people. Of the 2678 dermatologists, only 24.8% were Saudis. The Saudi dermatologist ratio has been almost constant over 10 years, ranging from 1.3 to 1.9 per 100 000 people. Of all Saudi dermatologists, 42% were female. The number of residents who graduated from the residency program was not consistent for each year and ranged from 4 to 25. The number of dermatologists varied by region, with 9.2 in Riyadh and 3.4 in Najran per 100 000 people. Conclusions The results of our study revealed that a quarter of dermatologists in SA are Saudis. In addition, the number of non-Saudi dermatologists has increased in the last 10 years, while the number of Saudi dermatologists to the population has remained almost constant. There is also a geographic maldistribution of dermatologists, with urban areas having a higher number of dermatologists than rural areas. We encourage local studies that can elucidate the factors influencing the workforce, such as the dermatologist appointment waiting time, dermatologists’ working hours, and the geographic maldistribution of dermatologists in the country.

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Dermatology workforce over a decade in Saudi Arabia: demographics, distributions, and future challenges

2022

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“…5 Although the number of NPCs in dermatology has increased, there remain limited formal training and certificate programs for these providers. 1,6 Furthermore, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that "[w]hen practicing in a dermatological setting, non-dermatologist physicians and non-physician clinicians . .…”

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“…To the Editor: There is increasing demand for medical care in the United States due to expanded health care coverage; an aging population; and advancements in diagnostics, treatment, and technology. 1 It is predicted that by 2050 the number of dermatologists will be 24.4% short of the expected estimate of demand. 2 Accordingly, dermatologists are increasingly practicing in team-based care delivery models that incorporate nonphysician clinicians (NPCs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.…”

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“…2 Accordingly, dermatologists are increasingly practicing in team-based care delivery models that incorporate nonphysician clinicians (NPCs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. 1 Despite recognition that NPCs are taking a larger role in medical teams, there is, to our knowledge, limited training for dermatologists and dermatologists in-training to optimize this professional alliance.…”

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Nonphysician Clinicians in Dermatology Residencies: Cross-sectional Survey on Residency Education

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Blalock

2022

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“…One study showed that the percentage of dermatologists that reported using a PA, NP, or both in their practice increased from 20.7% in 2002 to 43% in 2007 (Resneck & Kimball, 2008). Furthermore, another study projects that the percentage of PAs who are in the dermatology workforce will increase by 30% between 2015 and 2024 (Sargen et al, 2017). In addition, the scope of care and number of procedures provided by APPs have increased.…”

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Advanced Practice Providers and the Dermatology Literature

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Maymone

Presley

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Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

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Numbers and roles of advanced practice providers (APPs) in dermatology have expanded tremendously over the last five decades. Although the imbalance between demand for dermatology services and available dermatologists may contribute to this increase, little research has been done to examine the evolving roles of APPs and ongoing trends as represented by scientific publications. To analyze publication trends, key topics, and perceptions related to APPs, the PubMed database was searched for all articles related to APPs in dermatology published from 1973 to 2018. The number of publications, citation counts, and favorability toward APPs were assessed and scored by two independent evaluators. Increased prevalence of APPs in dermatology mirrors a substantial increase in the total number of APP-related publications, whereas the proportion of publications showing positive perceptions of APPs was found to decrease over time. Top-cited articles focused on dermatology workforce shortages, roles of APPs, and comparisons of efficacy among providers. We hope this study will offer insight to all healthcare providers with considerations regarding the evolving roles of APPs in dermatology.

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Future growth of physicians and non-physician providers within the U.S. Dermatology workforce

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Dermatology workforce over a decade in Saudi Arabia: demographics, distributions, and future challenges

Dermatology workforce over a decade in Saudi Arabia: demographics, distributions, and future challenges

Nonphysician Clinicians in Dermatology Residencies: Cross-sectional Survey on Residency Education

Advanced Practice Providers and the Dermatology Literature

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