Commentary on “Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Physician Workforce Issues An Analysis for Future Specialty Planning” by Kim, Cooper, and Kennedy

An impending physician shortage has been projected. The article by Kim, Cooper, and Kennedy, titled "Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physician Workforce Issues: An Analysis for Future Specialty Planning," is an attempt to evaluate and address this potential shortage as it applies to otolaryngology. The authors of this comment have concerns about the article's assumptions, design, and recommendations. Kim et al attempt to extrapolate data...