Overall Objective:

1. Discuss current workforce data and recent trends related to categorical pediatric residency training and fellowship programs;
2. Identify the ongoing national efforts at understanding and addressing current concerns with pediatric workforce, led by the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC);
3. Provide input into this process especially as we discuss potential factors that impact the pediatric workforce.

Faculty/Planning Committee:

Robert Vinci, MD, Speaker, is an consultant for Adios and Principia, and received grant research support from Novartis and Dova.
Faculty Member does not plan to discuss investigational uses of a commercial product.

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