The child neurology clinical workforce in 2015: Report of the AAP/CNS Joint Taskforce.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

More than a decade has passed since the last major workforce survey of child neurologists in the United States; thus, a reassessment of the child neurology workforce is needed, along with an inaugural assessment of a new related field, neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Methods

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Child Neurology Society conducted an electronic survey in 2015 of child neurologists and neurodevelopmental disabilities specialists.

Results

The majority of respondents participate in maintenance of certification, practice in academic medical centers, and offer subspecialty care. EEG reading and epilepsy care are common subspecialty practice areas, although many child neurologists have not had formal training in this field. In keeping with br

SUBMITTER: Kang PB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5047042 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature