2015 American College of Rheumatology Workforce Study: The Role of Graduate Medical Education in Adult Rheumatology.

Objective: Graduate medical education (GME), through fellowship training, plays a critical role in preparing new rheumatologists for our workforce and is an essential component when addressing the gap of excess demand for adult rheumatology care. This study was undertaken to assess the demographic characteristics and employment trends of new entrants entering the rheumatology workforce and the impact this will have on the supply of rheumatologits over the next 15 years.

Methods: Primary and secondary data sources were used to develop an integrated workforce model.