The American College of Surgeons Health Policy Research Institute is an organization which studies and reports on issues related to the state of the surgical profession, the surgical workforce, and surgical utilization in the United States. The Institute provides expert advice, data analysis, and original research for Surgical professional associations and boards, policymakers, and the health services research community.
News
The American College of Surgeons Health Policy Research Institute, in partnership with the American Association of Medical Colleges, has released 'The Surgical Workforce in the United States: Profile and Recent Trends'.
Dr. George Sheldon, Director of the American College of Surgeons Health Policy Research Institute, testified before Congress on July 8, 2009. His testimony can be viewed using this link.
Upcoming Events
The American College of Surgeons Health Policy Research Institute will host the second Surgery Workforce meeting in Chicago, October
10th, 2009, to coincide with the ACS Clinical Congress. This meeting convenes a small group of leaders from various surgical specialties sectors of the healthcare industry to discuss trends and issues on the research and policy agenda for surgical care.
Spotlight: Sharing Surgery-Related Information
Between 1981-2006, the demographic profile of the surgical workforce changed substantially. During the 25-year period, the proportion of female surgeons increased from 8.5% to 31%. Also, the average age of surgeons increased from 45 to 49.
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Source: American Medical Association Physician Masterfile, 1981 & 2006. |
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