JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Infectious Diseases Specialist, At Risk of Extinction.

  • Published In: Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023, v. 228, n. 12. P. 1649 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Reece, Rebecca; Beckwith, Curt G 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the persistent challenges facing the Infectious Diseases (ID) fellowship match in the United States, highlighting a significant workforce shortage despite increased demand for ID expertise during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It reports that 44% of ID fellowship programs went unfilled in 2023, continuing a trend of undersubscription exacerbated by factors such as comparatively low salaries, high medical student debt, limited exposure to the specialty, and concerns about work-life balance. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is actively pursuing solutions including loan repayment programs, advocacy for improved compensation, and enhanced early specialty exposure, while also considering a temporary moratorium on expanding training positions to better align supply and demand. The article emphasizes the need for comprehensive workforce studies and targeted incentives, especially in underserved rural areas, to stabilize and grow the ID workforce critical to national and global public health.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2023/12, Vol. 228, Issue 12, p1649
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0022-1899
  • DOI:10.1093/infdis/jiad160
  • Accession Number:174386504
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