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Development of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Subspecialty in Iran

Shabahang Jafarnejad1, Somayeh Esmaeilian2, Parsa Ghabousi2

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Aliasghar Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|October 15, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) addresses urgent care needs for children. This article details PEM

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Subspecialties
  • Urgent Care Pediatrics

Background:

  • Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) developed in the US to meet children's unique urgent care needs.
  • Formal recognition involved pediatricians, fellowships, and certification boards.
  • Over 29 PEM fellowship programs existed in the US by 2021.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the global and national development of PEM.
  • To outline the rationale, progress, and institutional efforts for establishing PEM in Iran.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of PEM development.
  • Analysis of the request and approval process for PEM in Iran.
  • Description of institutional efforts by Iran University of Medical Sciences.

Main Results:

  • PEM originated in the US in the late 20th century.
  • Iran formally requested PEM development in 2021, with subsequent approval and initiation by Iran University of Medical Sciences.
  • The article details the progress and institutional efforts for PEM establishment in Iran.

Conclusions:

  • PEM is a crucial subspecialty for pediatric urgent care.
  • Iran's initiative marks a significant step in advancing specialized pediatric emergency services nationally.
  • The establishment of PEM in Iran is supported by institutional efforts and formal approvals.

Keywords:
Emergency MedicineMedical EducationPediatric Emergency MedicinePediatricsSubspecialty

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