Nguyen Jannett, Song Eingun, Liu Michael A, Lee Patrick K, Truong Sam
Department of Dermatology, University of California Irvine, School of Medicine, USA.
Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, USA.
Cutis. 2017 Dec;100(6):436-441.
Dermatology departments in the United States face difficulties in recruiting dermatologists to academic positions, raising concerns for the future of dermatology education and research. This preliminary study aimed to explore the impact of student loan burden on career plans in dermatology and to determine if the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program can be used as a recruitment tool for academic positions in dermatology. Results from this electronic survey, which was distributed to dermatology residents and attending physicians, revealed that debt burden may influence career decisions in dermatology. Dermatologists may not be fully educated on loan repayment options. With increased awareness, the PSLF can potentially be used as a recruitment tool for academic positions in dermatology.
美国皮肤科部门在招聘皮肤科医生担任学术职位方面面临困难，这引发了对皮肤科教育和研究未来的担忧。这项初步研究旨在探讨学生贷款负担对皮肤科职业规划的影响，并确定公共服务贷款免除（PSLF）计划是否可作为招聘皮肤科医生担任学术职位的工具。这项电子调查的结果显示，债务负担可能会影响皮肤科的职业决策。皮肤科医生可能对贷款偿还选项没有充分了解。随着认识的提高，PSLF有可能作为招聘皮肤科医生担任学术职位的工具。该调查已分发给皮肤科住院医师和主治医师。
