Surgery Training in America: Can we change in time to avert a crisis?
First and foremost, I will start by saying that America trains the best surgeons in the world and there’s no better place in the world to have surgery. The richest and most influential people in the world come here for care. There will always be room for improvement, and I cannot say that every person has access to the best level of care, still it must be acknowledged, America sets the bar for surgical care. In order to be the best, and stay the best, you must always look forward. Stay ahead of risks, overcome obstacles and meet your goals. According to Healthaffairs.org, we face a shortage of 40,000 to 124,000 doctors by 2034. Facs.org lists a shortage of 15,800 to 30,200 surgeons by the same year. While this is more a reality than a risk, there doesn’t seem to be adequate