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Study compares experiences of U.S., international medical school graduates

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: March 2019
TOPICS: Research Methods & Statistics
Abstract
New research from the AAP Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study shows that pediatricians who graduated from international medical schools play important roles in workforce diversity but also report unique challenges.
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Survey: EHRs a mainstay of practice, but pediatric functionality lacking

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: March 2019
TOPICS: Health Information Technology, Research Methods & Statistics
Abstract
In 2016, 94% of pediatricians reported using EHRs at their main practice site to provide direct patient care, up from 79% in 2012.
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Grants aim to kick-start pediatric residents’ research careers

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: January 2019
Abstract
Pediatric residents have an opportunity to initiate and complete projects related to their professional interests through the   AAP Resident Research Grant program.
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Study: Young pediatricians satisfied with careers

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: December 2018
TOPICS: Research Methods & Statistics
Abstract
About 87% said they find their work personally rewarding while 83% said they are satisfied with their career.
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Child poverty rates improve but disparities persist

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: October 2018
Abstract
The 2017 poverty rates for adults ages 18-64 (11.2%) and adults ages 65 and over (9.2%) were considerably lower than the rate for children (17.5%).
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Pediatricians surveyed on acute care provided outside medical home

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: September 2018
Abstract
The 2016 survey found that 90% of primary care pediatricians reported having an urgent care center in their practice area and 70% reported having a retail-based clinic in their practice area.
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Study examines factors associated with resident choice to enter hospitalist workforce

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: July 2018
TOPICS: Hospital Medicine
Abstract
On average, 10% of residents graduating from U.S. pediatric programs from 2006 to 2015 accepted positions as pediatric hospitalists, and this percentage was stable over a 10-year period.
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Nearly all pediatric residents find job after graduation

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: May 2018
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Nearly all survey respondents accepted a position to practice or enter fellowship training when they graduated, and the percent without a position has decreased from 8% in 2003-’05 to 2% in 2015-’17.
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What do early career pediatricians find stressful?

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: April 2018
Abstract
Among those who graduated from residency six to 15 years ago, 90% are satisfied with their jobs and agree their relationships with patients and families are rewarding.
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Survey: Graduating residents’ debt levels off, salaries rise modestly

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: March 2018
Abstract
After rising sharply over many years, the growth in pediatric residents’ educational debt has leveled off, according to the 2017 AAP Annual Survey of Graduating Residents.
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More pediatricians counseling on sun safety; few discuss indoor tanning

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: February 2018
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Dermatology
Abstract
The authors found that in 2015, 34% of pediatricians discussed sun protection with the majority (at least 75%) of their patients in all age groups, up from 23% of pediatricians in 2002.
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Deadline to apply for Resident Research Grants is Feb. 28 (1)

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: January 2018
TOPICS: Research Methods & Statistics
Abstract
Pediatric residents have an opportunity to initiate and complete projects related to their professional interests through the   AAP Resident Research Grant program.
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Study looks at trends in breastfeeding attitudes, counseling practices

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: November 2017
TOPICS: Breastfeeding
Abstract
The authors found that 76% of pediatricians in 2014 recommended exclusive breastfeeding during the first month of life, up from 65% in 1995.
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Survey: Most pediatricians take family history, fewer order genetic tests

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: October 2017
Abstract
Primary care pediatricians routinely collect family health histories, and most have identified at least one patient as being at risk for a genetic-related disorder in the past year.
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Percent of AAP members who are women increases from 28%-63% over 30 years

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: September 2017
TOPICS: Workforce
Abstract
In the late-1980s, 54% of pediatricians were men ages 55 and below, but today that number is only 19%.
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Survey: Many pediatricians don’t follow lipid recommendations

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: August 2017
TOPICS: Nutrition
Abstract
Pediatricians reported screening 86% of 9- to 11-year-olds with high-risk conditions, 82% with obesity and 69% with family history of high cholesterol usually or all the time.
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Study: Primary care pediatricians working fewer hours

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: June 2017
TOPICS: Workforce
Abstract
The average number of hours worked weekly among U.S. pediatricians in primary care practice dropped 13% over the past 23 years.
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Study analyzes ADHD diagnosis, stimulant use after guideline released

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: June 2017
TOPICS: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Abstract
Diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stopped increasing and stimulant use remained constant among U.S preschool children after the 2011 release of the AAP clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
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Nearly all residents satisfied with training; few satisfied with time devoted to practice management

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: May 2017
TOPICS: Medical Education
Abstract
Among residents graduating in 2015, 93% would repeat a pediatric residency, if given the choice.
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Study: Most young pediatricians own home despite high debt

from the AAP Department of Research
Published: March 2017
Abstract
Pediatricians who earn at least $200,000 a year are more likely to own a home and to be on track with their savings for retirement, while those who have higher educational debt are less likely to own a home and be on track with their retirement savings.
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