Bridging the gaps: a holistic approach to strengthening the pediatric medical and surgical workforce

The pediatric surgical workforce must be expanded and diversified to meet growing and unevenly distributed care needs. Integrating osteopathic principles - including whole-person care, OMT, and provider wellness - into training, recruitment, and care delivery offers a holistic framework for sustainable improvement. Future workforce strategies should incorporate these perspectives to enhance both patient outcomes and provider resilience.