The pediatric surgical workforce in the United States faces increasing strain due to a limited supply of specialists, geographic maldistribution, and rising complexity in pediatric cases. Rural and underserved communities experience the greatest gaps in access to timely, specialized care. Additionally, existing literature lacks integration of osteopathic perspectives in workforce development discussions, despite the holistic and preventive contributions of osteopathic medicine to patient care and physician well-being.
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