Pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists care for children with special health care needs. Since physicians in many pediatric subspecialties are in short supply, children and families face challenges in accessing timely health care. Pediatric subspecialty shortages mean traveling long distances to get care, waiting weeks or months to get an appointment with a subspecialist, going without care altogether, or getting care from providers with less specific training.
Below are state-specific resources that detail the impact of these shortages in each state.
Factsheets
AAP and the American Board of Pediatrics developed state fact sheets that illustrate the impact of pediatric subspecialty shortages on children’s access to health care. These fact sheets show how far children in each state need to travel to see pediatric subspecialists. They also detail how loan repayment can help increase access to care. Select your state from the dropdown below.
Interactive Map
Maps made with data from the American Board of Pediatrics show the estimated driving distances to visit a pediatric subspecialist in each state. For each state, see where children have to travel the furthest. Select your state and a subspecialty field from the dropdown below.
Last Updated
03/09/2021
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics