The shortage of surgeons in Japan: Results of an online survey of qualified teaching hospitals that take part in the surgical training programs for board certification by the Japan Surgical Society.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

A collapse in regional healthcare through the maldistribution of physicians has been a long-debated issue in Japan and amidst this situation, a new system of board certification was initiated. The Japan Surgical Society (JSS) conducted a nation-wide survey to grasp the current distribution of surgeons in Japan, and their roles.

Methods

All 1976 JSS-certified teaching hospitals were invited to respond to a web-based questionnaire. The responses were analyzed to seek a solution to the current issues.

Results

Responses to the questionnaire were received from 1335 hospitals. The surgical departments of medical universities serve as an internal labor market and were the source of surgeons for most hospitals. More than 50% of teaching hospitals throughout the countr

SUBMITTER: Takami H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10764368 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature