title: The challenges facing training in pediatric surgery worldwide.
abstract: Like most specialties, pediatric surgery is becoming more complex, and changes to health systems have not always been in the best interests of trainees or their surgical teachers. This paper outlines four of the current challenges faced by training boards in pediatric surgery worldwide, and documents their implications for the future training of pediatric surgeons.
authors.affiliation: University of Otago , Christchurch , New Zealand ; Paediatric Surgery, Christchurch Hospital , Christchurch , New Zealand.
authors.forename: Spencer W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Beasley
keywords: foreign aid; international medical graduates; neonatal surgery; pediatric surgery; safe working hours; surgical education; surgical training; surgical workforce