How Are Pediatric Training Programs Preparing Residents for Practice?

Pediatric Education in Office Settings

“…In the past 20 years, a burgeoning group of pediatric leaders (Alpert, 12 Greenberg, 13 DeWitt, 14 Roberts and Osborn 15 ) have advocated and initiated offi ce-based experiences. An AAP Periodic Survey in 2006 16 revealed that 33% of community pediatricians reported participating in resident education in their primary care setting.…”

Multisite Survey of Pediatric Residents' Continuity Experiences: Their Perceptions of the Clinical and Educational Opportunities

“…1 Although the RRC provided specific recommendations for patient numbers and panel sizes as objective evaluative criteria, recommendations or guidelines for other aspects of the continuity educational experience have not been appropriately provided. 5,10,11 Past studies have compared experiences both within 5,7,[11][12][13] and across programs. 6,14,15 However, concern has been expressed regarding generalizability of results across pediatric training programs.…”

The Pediatric Continuity Experience

“…[3][4][5] A basic foundation in general pediatrics necessitates a knowledge of what constitutes a wellchild checkup, preventive health care issues, anticipatory guidance, normal growth and development, appropriate management and recognition of behavioral issues, treatment and management of medical problems, and the importance of longitudinal relationships with patients and their families. Learning the importance of timely immunization of children, gaining an appreciation for sound principles of nutrition, being aware of and recognizing abnormal psychosocial issues, and understanding the complexities of school-related problems are all areas requiring exposure and expertise.…”