Blueprint for Action: Visioning Summit on the Future of the Workforce in Pediatrics

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Medical Education
• Health Workforce Development

Background:

• The Federation of Pediatric Organizations initiated an 18-month process to define the future pediatric workforce.
• A Visioning Summit on the Future of the Workforce in Pediatrics was the culmination of this extensive engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the planning process and methodologies employed in envisioning the pediatric workforce's future.
• To identify critical issues, trends, and develop actionable recommendations for the field of pediatrics.

Main Methods:

• Four working groups focused on Child Health Research and Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Gender and Generations, and Pediatric Training Along the Continuum.
• Five key megatrends were identified and discussed at the Visioning Summit: aligning education, supporting research, professional mastery, optimizing practice, and leveraging workforce demographics.

Main Results:

• The working groups identified key issues and trends within their respective domains.
• The Visioning Summit facilitated discussion on the identified megatrends, leading to the development of a future vision.
• Ten recommendations were formulated for the pediatrics field and its organizations.

Conclusions:

• The process engaged diverse stakeholders to proactively address the evolving needs of the pediatric workforce.
• The identified megatrends and subsequent recommendations provide a roadmap for future pediatric practice and training.
• Actionable steps are proposed to ensure a robust and responsive pediatric workforce for the future.