Global Health Education in Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowships in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Pediatric fellows across all subspecialties are interested in global health (GH). Little is known about how GH is incorporated into Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) fellowships. Our objective was to examine the current landscape of GH education in PHM fellowships.

Methods

In 2022, we conducted a cross-sectional electronic survey of PHM fellowship directors (FDs), current fellows, and recently graduated fellows (alumni) via e-mail and listservs. Surveys asked about GH education (curriculum, electives, and research) in PHM fellowships, barriers to GH training, and fellow interest in GH.

Results

Response rates were 56% (34/61) among PHM FDs, 57% (102/178) among fellows, and 29% (59/206) among alumni. Most fellows (73%) and alumni (59%) were int

SUBMITTER: Lenzen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716840 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature