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THE 2023 OTOLARYNGOLOGY WORKFORCE

PROGRAM ANALYSIS

FIGURE 12.1: Number of Training Programs per Year

Pediatric Otolaryngology

50

By 1st Trainee By Initial Accreditation

40

30

20

Cumulative Number of Programs 10

78 82 84 86 88

92 94 96 98 02 04 06 08 12 14 16 18

22

1976

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020 2024

FIGURE 12.2: Supply Analysis: Predicted versus Reality

60

50

40

30

Match Positions Offered Match Positions Filled Actual U.S. Practice

20 Graduates

10

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Graduation Year

* 2024 is predicted based on trainee graduation location

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