Where are all the burn surgeons? A survey of plastic surgical trainees in Australasia.
There is a world shortage of burn surgeons. A questionnaire survey of all plastic surgical trainees in Australasia was conducted at a recent training event. 10/48 trainees would consider burns as a major subspecialty interest. A good experience of burn care whilst training seems to be important in influencing trainees consider it as a career choice. The perception of a career as a burn surgeon is poor, and requires some urgent attention.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, P.O. Box 93311, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. timbrown@middlemore.co.nz
Tim La H
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Brown
Stephen
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Mills
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D044362:Australasia; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D002321:Career Choice; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce