2008 Annual Meeting Presentations
Specialty Choice Trends: What
are Physicians Selecting and Why? (PDF)
This session presents the results of a major literature review, focus
group discussions with residents and fellows in training, and other new
data on the multiple factors influencing specialty choice decisions.
Presenter: Clese Erikson
Physician Workforce SIGNS:
Statistical Indicators for Gauging Need and Shortage (PDF)
This session introduces the new SIGNS project, which focuses on assessing
physician workforce shortages and demand, reviews progress and findings
to date, and provides a forum for discussing future directions for the
project.
Presenter: Michael Dill
New Physician Workforce
Projections Through 2025 (PDF)
The Center has completed a new report projecting supply and demand for
physicians. This session reviews the projections methodology, sources
of data, alternative scenarios, and key findings.
Presenter: Edward Salsberg
Annual Address on the
State of the Physician Workforce (PDF)
This session reviews recent trends and developments impacting the
physician workforce. U.S. medical schools are increasing their enrollment.
Will GME positions increase to accommodate the additional graduates? Will
the increase be sufficient to meet future needs? If not, what else can
be done to assure access to quality care?
Presenter: Edward Salsberg
Evolving Perspectives on the
Physician Workforce (PDF)
COTH Luncheon/General Session and Business Meeting
Presenter: Edward Salsberg
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