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Advocacy training during pediatric residency
P Lozano1, V M Biggs, B J Sibley
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
Pediatrics
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Pediatric residency programs can train pediatricians in child advocacy through mentored, independent projects. This approach integrates advocacy skill development without disrupting clinical training.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Pediatric residents face challenges in child advocacy due to demanding training schedules.
- Residency offers a crucial window for developing essential advocacy skills under expert guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the University of Washington Pediatrics Residency Program's model for training residents in child advocacy.
- To provide guidelines for establishing similar pediatric advocacy training programs.
Main Methods:
- Implementing a voluntary, independent project model for residents interested in child advocacy.
- Ensuring projects do not interfere with clinical duties and providing faculty mentorship.
- Outlining four successful resident advocacy projects.
Main Results:
- The program successfully integrated child advocacy training within the pediatric residency curriculum.
- Key requirements include voluntary participation, protected time, and faculty mentorship.
- Guidelines for program implementation were developed based on program experience.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric residency is a viable setting for cultivating child advocacy skills.
- Structured mentorship and project-based learning enhance resident advocacy capacity.
- The described model offers a replicable framework for other institutions.