Contemporary Trainee Knowledge of Autism: How Prepared Are Our Future Providers?

ABSTRACT: Background: Over the last several decades, the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has continued to increase, creating a unique challenge for general physicians who are likely to encounter these patients in their practice. The primary aim of this cross-sectional study design was to identify potential knowledge gaps that were present among medical students and pediatric trainees (interns, residents, and fellows) particularly during the management of a sick child with ASD. Methods: A 23-question online survey was developed and distributed to medical students and pediatric trainees at a tertiary children's hospital affiliated with a medical school. Results: Medical students and pediatric trainees reported a low general knowledge of ASD and were unfamiliar with se

SUBMITTER: Austriaco K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6498887 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature