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Pediatrics , Professional Practice , Adaptation, Psychological , Adult , Attitude of Health Personnel , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Managed Care Programs/economics , Pediatrics/standards , Physician-Patient Relations , Practice Patterns, Physicians'/economics , Professional Practice/standardsABSTRACT
This report from the FOPE II Education of the Pediatrician Workgroup assesses the current status and future trends of pediatric education. The attributes of each level of the education process (undergraduate, residency, fellowship, continuing medical education [CME]) are considered within the framework of lifelong learning. The pediatric education of nonpediatrician providers is carefully considered. The Workgroup proposes and describes a new model for pediatric education that encompasses educational needs assessment, curriculum development and outcomes evaluation. Particular attention is paid to CME, with a review of the strengths and problems of the current system. The proposal for improving CME in the 21st century highlights the need for each pediatrician to have a "CME home," and several models and scenarios are explored. Appendices summarize the results of several surveys conducted on behalf of the Workgroup, and list societal trends and advances in pediatric health care that will influence pediatric education in the future. Pediatrics 2000;106(suppl):1175-1198; pediatric education, educational needs assessment, curriculum development, outcomes evaluation.
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Education, Medical/standards , Pediatrics/education , Curriculum/standards , Education, Medical, Continuing/standards , Humans , Needs Assessment , Teaching/methods , Teaching/standards , United StatesSubject(s)
Homosexuality , Pediatrics , Physician-Patient Relations , Adolescent , Female , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
Powerful trends that have influenced pediatric care in recent decades will sweep us into the new century. By looking at the major forces at work today, we can predict where we will be 10 years from now. As infectious diseases continue to decline, psychosocial disorders will take a larger share of the pediatrician's efforts. Technology will allow more effective management, but it will require strong commitment to ongoing education. More children with chronic conditions and more young adults will fall under the care of pediatricians. Prevention will retain a central role in practice. Maintaining an independent practice will become more difficult, and a wide range of delivery schemes will emerge. Relationships among pediatricians and relationships with other health care providers will be influenced significantly by these systems, which carry potential for both positive and negative impact on the quality of care and on the lifestyles of pediatricians. It is crucial that pediatricians take an active and committed role in shaping the evolution of care systems, thereby making the future what it should be for children.
