Final report of the FOPE II Pediatric Workforce Workgroup

From the inception of the Future of Pediatric Education II (FOPE II) Projec t, it was acknowledged that any discussion of pediatric education would nee d to encompass a review of the pediatric workforce. This report looks at th e current trends in pediatric workforce and draws some conclusions regardin g future growth and composition. In addition to looking at demographic tren ds, ranging from geography to gender, the report explores influences includ ing managed care, telemedicine, and others. Models for determining workforc e needs are described and scenarios and projections are discussed.