Geographic Distribution of Otolaryngology Training Programs and Potential Opportunities for Strategic Program Growth.
Laryngoscope
; 133(7): 1600-1605, 2023 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-36054023
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To characterize the geographic distribution of US otolaryngology residents based on geographical population density to determine current status and identify potential opportunities for otolaryngology residency program expansion.METHODS:
The locoregional population of otolaryngology residency programs was analyzed (as defined by the US Census) and the number of resident trainees per 100,000 people in each region was calculated. Otolaryngology residency program location was determined by mailing address, and program size was determined by AAMC public data.RESULTS:
The average metropolitan city in the United States contained 2.07 otolaryngology trainees per 100,000 people. Cities with low trainee numbers per population included Phoenix, AZ (0.20 trainees per 100,000 people); Las Vegas, NV (0.26 per 100,000); Dallas, TX (0.26 per 100,000), Atlanta, GA (0.33 per 100,000); and Miami, FL (0.34 per 100,000). Comparing otolaryngology to other surgical subspecialties demonstrated similar distributions. Metropolitan centers with a population over 1 million without full academic representation in otolaryngology were also identified and included Charlotte, NC; Orlando, FL; Austin, TX; Providence, RI; Jacksonville, FL; Raleigh, NC; and Grand Rapids, MI.CONCLUSION:
Strategic residency training program expansion should be considered in cities that exhibit a low trainee to population ratio. Although many factors ultimately determine program expansion or development of new training programs, this study provides substantiated population data describing where expansion could be prioritized. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE NA Laryngoscope, 1331600-1605, 2023.Palabras clave
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Otolaringología
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Internado y Residencia
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Laryngoscope
Asunto de la revista:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos