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The Current State and Future Outlook of the Physician-Scientist Pathway in Pediatric Rheumatology

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  • Ekemini A. Ogbu

  • Linda T. Hiraki

  • Mara L. Becker

  • May 11, 2026

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    Pediatric rheumatology was formalized in North America in 1976, following efforts by early pioneers in the field.

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    Physician-scientists play a critical role in advancing research and clinical care in pediatric rheumatology.

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    The current pediatric rheumatology workforce is aging, with a projected decline in the number of pediatric rheumatologists by 2040.

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    Only 15% of pediatric rheumatologists spend the majority of their time in research, highlighting the scarcity of physician-scientists.

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    Challenges in training and career advancement contribute to a declining interest in the physician-scientist pathway in pediatric rheumatology.

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Physician-Scientist Pipeline for Pediatric Rheumatology: The Current Landscape and Future Perspectives

  • by Ekemini A. Ogbu, Linda T. Hiraki, Mara L. Becker

  • May 11, 2026

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