The rheumatology workforce in Australia: current and projected shortfalls

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Authors

Alice Terrett · Royal Adelaide Hospital

Arvin Damodaran · UNSW Sydney

Simon Burnet · Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Davinder Singh‐Grewal · The University of Sydney

Rachelle Buchbinder · Cabrini Hospital

J. Glover · Torrens University Australia

Timothy R. Rudd ·

Abstract

Australia has an undersupply of both adult and paediatric rheumatologists compared to optimal care ideals. An ageing workforce, many part-time, and the significant number planning to reduce hours within 2 years will exacerbate this undersupply unless the supply of rheumatologists is substantially increased.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Diversity and Career in Medicine Innovations in Medical Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Internal Medicine Journal

Volume 55, Issue 9, pp. 1500-1507

DOI: 10.1111/imj.70123

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