Training Statistics
- Graduate Medical Education
(GME) stats [Source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)]
NOTE: The first September issue of JAMA each year contains an entire section focused on GME statistics. Many more details can be found in those issues.
- ABIM GME stats: www.abim.org
- ABIM rheumatology board certification exam stats: www.abim.org/specialty/rheu.aspx
- National Residency Matching Program – Medical Subspecialties Matching Program stats
- Adult rheumatology programs: http://www.nrmp.org/fellow/match_name/msmp/stats.html
- Pediatric rheumatology programs: http://www.nrmp.org/fellow/match_name/ped_rheum/stats.htm
- American Board of Pediatrics stats: https://www.abp.org/ABPWebSite/stats/wrkfrc/rheu.ppt
Workforce statistics
Between November 2005 and February 2006, the Lewin Group, a leading firm in the field of workforce projections, undertook a survey of rheumatologists in the United States on behalf of the ACR. The purpose of the workforce study was to gain a better understanding of the factors affecting rheumatologist supply and demand. Overall, this landmark study represents the most comprehensive evaluation of the practice of rheumatology in the United States.