Pediatric Workforce Update from the American Board of Pediatrics

Interest in pediatrics remains steady, with more residents choosing subspecialization.

As a follow-up to its 2006 workforce studies, the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) has published its latest report on the pediatric workforce. There are 52,673 currently certified general pediatricians in the U.S., with a national ratio of 1400 children per pediatrician.

Interest in a career in pediatrics has remained relatively constant, with 13% of graduates choosing pediatric residencies in 2010. In 2010–2011, 10,397 pediatrics residents were in training (8833 categorical, 1416 medicine/pediatrics, and 146 combined programs). The number of categorical residents has increased 7.5% since 2004, likely due to reduced resident work hours. The number of residents in medicine/pediatrics programs has decreased 3.9% since 2004. Overall, 73.2% of…

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F. Bruder Stapleton, MD

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F. Bruder Stapleton, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardCareer Physician

Editorial BoardsUpToDate

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society of Pediatric Nephrology Foundation (Chair)