In reference to Otolaryngology workforce analysis

In response to Otolaryngology workforce analysis

“…Kennedy and Pillsbury are their opinions, and are presented as such. 2 We stand by our data and conclusions. This article was not intended to be, nor is, an Academy position paper.…”

“…The study also found that the growth of otolaryngologists was slowing, and would drop to three otolaryngologists per 100 thousand citizens by the year 2015. 2 It was further stated that these conclusions would assist the Academy's position in the health care debate and "as such, there will be a need to update information, collect and synthesize new data, and inform external and internal publics of conclusions reached." Despite this statement, ongoing efforts to continue the collection and analysis of this data were not pursued.…”

Equality Promotes Wellness

“…Some authors have even gone so far as to suggest, without evidence, that the current US physician shortage is partly the result of women otolaryngologists not working enough; that misapprehension persists despite published evidence to the contrary. 5 Men who leave work to attend a child's game after school are lauded; women who do the same are derided as not being committed to their careers and patients. Women who choose to not have a partner and/or children are pitied, while women surgeons with children are accused of abandoning them for their careers.…”

“…The data also show pervasive pay disparity despite accounting for clinical productivity. Some authors have even gone so far as to suggest, without evidence, that the current US physician shortage is partly the result of women otolaryngologists not working enough; that misapprehension persists despite published evidence to the contrary 5 …”