The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that an additional 37,800 to 124,000 trained medical specialists will be needed nationally by 2034 to meet the health care needs of a U.S. population that will include more older adults than children for the first time in history. With an estimated 40% of active physicians reaching age 65 over the next ten years, many are expected to retire. And the added stress of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has lead many to retire early or leave the profession entirely.
Our region is no exception to the looming shortage of specialists. Our solution is to train physicians in our community. Sutter Roseville Medical Center’s new Physician Graduate Medical Education Program (GME) was designed to provide expert training in a particular specialty (residency) or subspecialty (fellowship) to physicians who have completed medical school. Under the supervision of board-certified and licensed faculty, physicians enrolled in the GME program have the opportunity to develop the clinical experience, knowledge, and skills they need to deliver consistently high quality care, make the right decisions in partnership with their colleagues and their patients, and cope with the challenges and pressures of practicing medicine.
The GME programs will allow the next generation of hospitalists, surgeons, and other specialists to be immersed in the mission and vision of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit that provides care to more underserved people in Northern California than any other health system. Sutter Roseville Medical Center is committed to ensuring that the diverse communities we serve have access to the best possible health care—close to home. Our GME Program will foster excellence in health care, while providing our region with a pipeline of expertly trained specialists. The generous support of our donors will ensure that we have the resources we need to establish a world-class training program that can have a lasting impact on the health of our community.
