2002 Volume 38 Issue 7 Pages 1010-1014
Purpose : We extracted the problems of pediatric surgeons' present conditions in a private medical college and describe a design for appropriate measures in the future. Method(Problem Extraction) : At first, there is a massive amount of time spent on medical education. In the new curriculum, clinicians have to spend many hours for clinical training with the students. Secondly, the evaluation of doctors' promotions is still manuscript and a presentation for medical meetings. There are very limited grant applications available and limited time to share research. Another problem is difficulty of improving economic efficiency. The economic efficiency of pediatric surgery has been evaluated as being extremely low. The pediatric surgeon is a specialist, but there is no extra income for the qualification. Results (Improvement Points) : It is necessary to divide security and budget for the specialty staff of research, education and clinical medicine in private universities, and make a joint research institute. Society, as a whole, must recognize that child medical care is both necessary and complicated, increasing medical examinations and reward for treatment. Pediatric surgery is needed at all times and in areas. It is an attractive service occupation and requiring talented people. Conclusion : There are some problems regarding lifework in the field of pediatric surgery in private medical colleges. However, we believe that it is attractive to the public and the fostering of pediatric surgeons must be done by offering guarantees of reward and future positions.
