title: General surgeon shortage in the United States: fact or fiction, causes and consequences.
abstract: There is evidence that supports a current undersupply of general surgeons with a potential for worsening workforce shortages in the future. This article examines this potential shortage along with its causes and possible consequences.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. jdrich01@gwise.louisville.edu
authors: J David
authors: JD
authors: Richardson
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting / Q000379:methods; D013502:General Surgery; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011158:Population Growth; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce