The Dermatology workforce in Saudi Arabia: Current trends, challenges and future directions
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives: To provide a snapshot of the dermatology work force in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: We collected data on the supply and distribution of dermatologists in Saudi Arabia. We discussed the current status of dermatology manpower issues in Saudi Arabia.
Results: We found that between 1987 and 2007, the availability of dermatologists to population in Saudi Arabia rose by 60 %, from 2.35 to 3.76 dermatologists per 100,000 Saudi Arabian individuals. However, the current workforce is already out of balance in several ways. We have an excess of non-Saudi citizen dermatologists and a barely adequate supply of Saudi dermatologists. The dermatologist population is unbalanced with regard to gender and uneven in terms of geographic distribution.
Conclusions: The dermatology workforce does not match well with the nation’s health care goals. We should create a more successful and stable match between the talent supply and health care system requirements.
Key words: Dermatology, Manpower, Saudi Arabia.
Funding/Support: None reported.
Conflict of interest: None reported
Objectives: To provide a snapshot of the dermatology work force in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: We collected data on the supply and distribution of dermatologists in Saudi Arabia. We discussed the current status of dermatology manpower issues in Saudi Arabia.
Results: We found that between 1987 and 2007, the availability of dermatologists to population in Saudi Arabia rose by 60 %, from 2.35 to 3.76 dermatologists per 100,000 Saudi Arabian individuals. However, the current workforce is already out of balance in several ways. We have an excess of non-Saudi citizen dermatologists and a barely adequate supply of Saudi dermatologists. The dermatologist population is unbalanced with regard to gender and uneven in terms of geographic distribution.
Conclusions: The dermatology workforce does not match well with the nation’s health care goals. We should create a more successful and stable match between the talent supply and health care system requirements.
Key words: Dermatology, Manpower, Saudi Arabia.
Funding/Support: None reported.
Conflict of interest: None reported
Bin Saif, G. A., & Al-haddab, M. (2010). The Dermatology workforce in Saudi Arabia: Current trends, challenges and future directions. International Journal of Health Sciences, 4(2). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/228
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