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A Year in (Re)View From the Association of Pediatric Program Directors: 2025 Edition.
Michael Weisgerber1, Megan Aylor2, Sarah Hilgenberg3
1Medical College of Wisconsin (M Weisgerber), Milwaukee, Wis.
Academic Pediatrics
|March 21, 2026
Summary
This review highlights 2025 scholarship from the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) members, focusing on advancements in pediatric residency and fellowship training. It showcases work aligning with the APPD's mission to improve child health and medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Academic Pediatrics publishes the "View from the APPD" section, featuring scholarship from Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) members.
- Since 2020, an annual commentary, "(Re)View from the APPD," has summarized these articles.
- This commentary aligns published work with the APPD's mission, values, and priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight outstanding scholarship published in "View from the APPD" during 2025.
- To assess the alignment of this scholarship with the APPD's core mission and organizational priorities.
- To provide a retrospective analysis of key contributions to pediatric residency and fellowship training.
Main Methods:
- A review of articles published in the "View from the APPD" section of Academic Pediatrics in 2025.
- Analysis of the scholarship's alignment with the stated mission of the APPD.
- Categorization of contributions based on the APPD's strategic priorities: medical education advancement, workforce diversity, inclusive learning environments, and educational innovation.
Main Results:
- The review identifies numerous impactful contributions from APPD members.
- Selected works demonstrate significant alignment with the APPD's mission to enhance child health and pediatric training.
- Key themes include advancements in curriculum development, fostering diversity, and promoting research in pediatric education.
Conclusions:
- The scholarship highlighted in "View from the APPD" significantly advances the mission of the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.
- Continued focus on educational innovation and inclusive environments is crucial for pediatric program development.
- The annual review serves as a valuable tool for tracking progress and identifying future directions in pediatric medical education.
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