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Substance abuse education in pediatrics.

H Adger1, E M McDonald, C DeAngelis

  • 1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baltimore, MD 21205.

Pediatrics
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Pediatricians receive minimal formal education on alcohol and drug abuse. Most programs lack required or elective instruction, citing curriculum time and instructor shortages, highlighting a critical need for improved substance abuse education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Substance Abuse Pediatrics

Background:

  • Physicians historically lack formal training in alcohol and drug abuse.
  • Pediatric education on substance abuse is a critical, yet underdeveloped, area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current status of alcohol and drug abuse education in U.S. pediatric programs.
  • To identify barriers to implementing comprehensive substance abuse curricula.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide survey of all pediatric residency programs in the United States was conducted.
  • Data collected on the availability of required and elective instruction in alcohol and drug abuse.

Main Results:

  • Only 44% of medical student programs and 40% of residency programs required formal alcohol/drug instruction.
  • Curriculum time constraints and lack of qualified instructors were major identified impediments.
  • Despite endorsement, few programs lacking current education planned future implementation.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant deficit in formal alcohol and drug abuse education within pediatric training.
  • Development of faculty and structured educational plans specific to pediatrics is urgently needed.
  • Addressing curriculum time and instructor availability is crucial for enhancing substance abuse education.

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