Child and adolescent psychiatry training curriculum: a global trainee's perspective
Sundar Gnanavel1, Pawan Sharma2, Antonin Sebela3
1MD, MRCPsych, Higher Trainee, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Tees, Esk and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Bjpsych International
|July 21, 2021
Summary
This study surveyed early-career child and adolescent psychiatrists worldwide to understand their training curriculum needs. Findings highlight global and local challenges in developing competent specialists.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training
- Global Medical Education
Background:
- Child and adolescent psychiatry training curricula vary significantly worldwide.
- Understanding trainee perspectives is crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize global perspectives on child and adolescent psychiatry training curricula.
- To identify strengths, weaknesses, and learning gaps from a trainee viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- A global survey of early-career child psychiatrists.
- Inclusion of participants from 16 countries across five continents.
Main Results:
- Identified common global challenges in training.
- Highlighted distinct local and regional training needs.
- Gained insights from 20 early-career professionals.
Conclusions:
- Addressing identified global and local challenges is essential.
- Trainee perspectives offer valuable data for curriculum enhancement.
- Developing competent child psychiatrists requires tailored educational strategies.
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