Pediatricians Over 50 Reentering Clinical Practice: Implications for Physicians and the Regulatory Community
| Autor: | Ethan Alexander Jewett, Alicia C. Merline, Kelly J. Towey, Holly J. Mulvey |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Medical Regulation. 96:7-12 |
| ISSN: | 2572-1852 2572-1801 |
| DOI: | 10.30770/2572-1852-96.2.7 |
| Popis: | Physician reentry into the workforce can be defined as returning to professional activity/clinical practice for which one has been trained, certified or licensed after an extended time period away. Little data and information on this topic exist; however, the American Academy of Pediatrics, in conjunction with the Association of American Medical Colleges, sent a survey to 1,600 pediatricians aged 50 and older that included information on extended leaves of absence from clinical practice, retirement patterns, and considerations/preparation to reenter the workforce. Data from this group showed that extended leaves of absence are not tied to generalist or specialist practice, career satisfaction, or desire for a part-time practice arrangement. Women were more likely than men to take extended leaves of absence from clinical medicine, and these leaves were longer than those for men. Additionally, very few reentering pediatricians had any retraining before returning to practice. In the future, policymakers, educators, state medical and osteopathic boards and others will need to collaborate to design a reentry system that addresses physician readiness to return to the workforce — as well as patient safety issues — and to tailor education to the needs and focus of individuals reentering physician's practice. |
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