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1Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California aju@chla.usc.edu.
Pediatrics
|September 19, 2019
Summary
Pediatric trainees can become effective physician advocates by engaging in policy efforts, such as championing childhood immunization protections. This experience can foster understanding and transform perspectives on public health advocacy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric advocacy
- Public health policy
- Physician education
Background:
- The Section on Pediatric Trainees essay competition encourages trainees to share physician advocacy experiences.
- The 2018-2019 "Advocacy Adventure" campaign focused on skill development and collaborative advocacy efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the experiences of physician advocates among pediatric trainees.
- To inspire trainees to engage in advocacy for children's health.
- To share a specific case study of state-level advocacy for immunization protections.
Main Methods:
- Essay submission competition format.
- Focus on personal narratives of physician advocacy.
- Case study of advocating for childhood immunization laws in California.
Main Results:
- Trainees submitted diverse essays on important advocacy topics.
- Advocating for immunization protections at the state level changed the author's perspective.
- The experience demonstrated the potential for trainees to impact child health policy.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric trainees are well-positioned to engage in advocacy.
- Physician advocacy efforts can lead to personal growth and policy change.
- Understanding diverse viewpoints is crucial in public health advocacy.
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