Health Workforce

Directors of hematology-oncology fellowship programs reported that gender equity training is critical for patient care and the physician workforce, yet this type of training is uncommon in most programs, according to study results.

The third annual national primary care scorecard spotlighted underinvestment in the field and the detrimental, worsening impact it has on primary care providers.

Latinas in the U.S. medical system experience disproportionate barriers and discriminatory behaviors from colleagues and patients, according to results of an online survey.

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Association decision continues to have a significant impact on the physician workforce, according to results of an online survey.

Physician assistants in rheumatology report higher job satisfaction and lower levels of burnout than those in other specialties despite working similar hours and receiving lower pay, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Individuals with spondyloarthritis can reduce their number of rheumatology visits through patient-initiated follow-up with asynchronous telehealth, without sacrificing outcomes, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

A retrospective study revealed that industry-sponsored clinical trials have enrolled significantly more participants than federally sponsored trials over the past decade.

Students from historically Black colleges and universities experience unique barriers to medical school admissions, including preferential treatment of students from predominantly white institutions, according to study results.

International medical graduates — physicians who complete medical school or equivalent outside of the U.S. or Canada — comprise almost one-third of all practicing U.S. oncologists.

New American Academy of Family Physicians President Jennifer L. Brull, MD, FAAFP, said she is committed to helping create a more stable system focused on physician well-being during her tenure.