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Ever wondered about the complexity behind neonatology staffing models? Grasp the chance to learn from our esteemed guests - Kerri Machut, Steve Olsen, Milenka Cuevas-Guaman, and Christine Bishop - as they unveil the secrets learned from their intensive workshop on this critical subject. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the pressing matter of fostering transparency and formulating sustainable neonatologist staffing models. Together, we reveal the calculation conundrum of clinical FTEs, the puzzling discrepancy between neonatology and other aligned fields, and the stark variation in how pediatric work hours are assessed. Additionally, we grapple with the methodological challenges of accounting for non-clinical duties in determining FTEs.

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