Maximizing surgical excellence: Strategies for attracting top surgeons

A 2021 report by the Association of American Medical Colleges projects shortages of 15,800 to 30,200 in all surgical specialties by 2034. Driven by various factors, including the growing healthcare needs of an aging population, an aging surgical workforce—with many surgeons and nurses nearing retirement—and limited capacity in medical and nursing schools and residency programs to train new surgical staff, this shortage remains a key challenge, particularly in specialized and rural fields. With competition for top talent more intense, medical institutions are confronted with providing comprehensive care to their communities.