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Fellowship training in pediatric pathology: a guide for program directors.

Raja M Rabah¹, Gino R Somers, Jessica M Comstock

¹Department of Pathology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

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Pediatric pathology fellowship programs now have detailed guidelines for training. These expanded requirements from the Society for Pediatric Pathology clarify core competencies and assessment methods for trainees.

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Medical Education
Pathology Training

Background:

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) provides core competencies for fellowship training.
Current ACGME requirements for pathology lack specificity for pediatric pathology.

Framework:

Society for Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Committee interpreted ACGME guidelines for pediatric pathology.
Developed expanded guidelines detailing educational goals, core competencies, and program requirements specific to pediatric pathology.

Implementation:

Guidelines address the unique aspects of pediatric pathology training.
Includes methods for assessing and documenting trainee progress.

Implications:

Provides a comprehensive resource for pediatric pathology fellowship directors and trainees.
Flexible guidelines accommodate individual training program differences.