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Taking Stock: 20 Years of the Periodic Survey

Taking Stock: 20 Years of the Periodic Survey. Disclosure. I have documented that I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose or conflict of interests to resolve. Lynn Olson, PhD American Academy of Pediatrics. Synopsis. The Periodic Survey, started in 1987 is:

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Taking Stock: 20 Years of the Periodic Survey

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  1. Taking Stock: 20 Years of the Periodic Survey

  2. Disclosure I have documented that I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose or conflict of interests to resolve. Lynn Olson, PhD American Academy of Pediatrics

  3. Synopsis The Periodic Survey, started in 1987 is: • A random sample of US AAP members • Conducted 3-4 times annually • Comprised of core demographics with changing substantive topics • A resource to committees, sections and projects of the Academy

  4. Why was the Periodic Survey started? • Gather accurate data on priority issues • Create an enduring infrastructure • Scientifically done • Limit number of surveys • Result - a unique ability and willingness of profession to critically examine itself

  5. With THANKS! • To the thousands of participating pediatricians • 72 surveys since 1987 • 22,000 hours of volunteer time!

  6. With THANKS! • To our many collaborators • 46 sponsoring AAP groups • 45 presentations at PAS • 34 publications • To our funders • Primary AAP support • 12 other funders

  7. Taking Stock over 20 Years • Who are you? • How much are you working? • Where are you working? • How has this changed over 20 years?

  8. Methods • Demographic data across 69 surveys • 1987-2007, US AAP members • Random sample, mailed survey • Self reported data • Response rate: 49% - 81% • Pooled 4-year clusters of data • Sample of 9,500 to 19,000

  9. Methods • Who is included? • AAP Members = Board Certified • Generalists & Subspecialists • Retired members excluded • Residents included in most cases • With these caveats, will refer to as “Pediatricians”

  10. Mean Age of US Pediatricians by Survey Year(Includes Residents) Mean Age (y) 1987-91 1992-95 1996-99 2000-03 2004-07 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  11. Age & Gender Distribution of US Pediatricians, 1987-91(Including Residents) > 71y Men Women 66-70y 61-65y 56-60y 51-55y 46-50y 41-45y 36-40y 31-35y < 30y 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 Percent of Membership Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  12. Age & Gender Distribution of US Pediatricians, 2004-07(Including Residents) > 71y Women 66-70y Men 61-65y 56-60y 51-55y 46-50y 41-45y 36-40y 31-35y < 30y 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 Percent of Membership Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  13. Age & Gender Distribution of US Pediatricians, 1987-91 Men Women 2004-07 Men Women

  14. Gender of Pediatricians by Year(Residents Included) % of Pediatricians 1987-91 1992-95 1996-99 2000-03 2004-07 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  15. Pediatricians’ Average Reported Hours Worked Per Week by Age 1992-2007(excluding Residents) Hours Worked Per Week 1992-95 1996-99 2000-03 2004-07 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1992-2007

  16. Pediatricians’ Self-Reported Part-Time Work (excluding Residents) % Working Part-time 1993 2000 2003 2006 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1993-2007

  17. Race/Ethnicity of Male Pediatricians by Year (Including Residents) Percent of Male Pediatricians 1987-91 1992-95 1996-99 2000-03 2004-07 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  18. Race/Ethnicity of Female Pediatricians by Year(Including Residents) Percent 1987-91 1992-95 1996-99 2000-03 2004-07 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  19. Generalists’ Primary Practice Type 1987-2007 (excluding Residents) Percent Pediatricians 1987-91 1992-95 1996-99 2000-03 2004-07 Source: AAP Periodic Survey 1987-2007

  20. Summary Major Trends • Greater proportion of women • Increase in part-time work • Decrease in hours worked • Fewer solo-two person practice Slow to change: • Underrepresented minorities

  21. Looking to the Next Decade • The Academy remains highly committed to accurately assessing current pediatric practice and attitudes • We will also continue to monitor the changing demographic and practice patterns

  22. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks to our: Dedicated research staff Karen O’Connor Sandy Sharp Responding pediatricians Collaborators Funders

  23. For more information visit our web site: www.aap.org/research/periodicsurvey

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