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Teaching in Paediatrics for UK Foundation Doctors: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Emma C Alexander1, Hrisheekesh J Vaidya2, Charlotte Burford3
1Paediatrics, Queen Mary University of London, London, GBR.
Cureus
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Foundation doctors receive minimal pediatric teaching, despite its importance in future careers. The UK Foundation Programme needs more child health education for new doctors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatrics
- Doctoral Training
Background:
- Most doctors encounter child health issues throughout their careers in various settings.
- Child health topics are essential components of the UK Foundation Programme curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the amount of pediatric teaching accessed by Foundation Programme doctors.
- To assess the current exposure of junior doctors to child health education.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed to Foundation Year 1 and 2 doctors.
- Data was collected from 205 doctors across 16 UK Foundation schools at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year.
Main Results:
- Respondents reported a median of two hours of pediatric teaching annually.
- Doctors in pediatric posts or with career interest in pediatrics accessed more teaching hours.
- Core pediatric teaching averaged one hour, with non-core teaching averaging one hour.
Conclusions:
- The current pediatric teaching hours for Foundation doctors are insufficient given future clinical demands.
- Increased pediatric education within the UK Foundation Programme is recommended to enhance child health exposure for new doctors.
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