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ArticlePaediatrics & child health2021

The current state of general paediatric fellowships in Canada.

Ali Al Maawali, Allan Puran, Sarah Schwartz, Julie Johnstone, Zia Bismilla

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Ali Al MaawaliDepartment of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Allan PuranDepartment of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Sarah SchwartzDepartment of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Julie JohnstoneDepartment of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Zia BismillaDepartment of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe field of Paediatric Medicine has grown tremendously over the last two decades. Several niche areas of practice have emerged, and opportunities for focused training in these areas have grown in parallel. The landscape of 'General Paediatric Fellowship' (GPF) Programs in Canada is not well described; this knowledge is needed to promote standardization and high-quality training across Canada. This study explores the structure and components of existing GPFs in Canada and identifies the interest and barriers to providing such programs.

methodsA questionnaire was created to explore the landscape of GPF Programs in Canada. Invitations to participate were sent to leaders of General Paediatric Divisions across Canada, with a request to forward the survey to the most appropriate individual to respond within their local context.

resultsA total of 19 responses (95%) representing 17 different Canadian universities were obtained. Eight universities offered a total of 13 GPF Programs in 2019, with one additional university planning to start a program in the coming year. Existing programs were variable in size, structure and curriculum. Most programs identified as Academic Paediatric Programs, with an overlap in content and structure between Academic Paediatrics and Paediatric Hospital Medicine programs. The majority of respondents felt there was a need for GPF Programs in Canada but cited funding as the most common perceived barrier.

conclusionA growing number of GPF Programs exist in Canada. Current fellowship programs are variable in structure and content. Collaboration between programs is required to advance GPF training in Canada.

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EducationFellowships and ScholarshipsHospitalists/educationHospital MedicineHospitalsMedicalPaediatric

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