Education & Mentoring
Strengthening the pediatric workforce by supporting learners, educators, departments, and training programs across the educational continuum.
FEATURED RESOURCE
Medical Student Mentoring Toolkits
Two complementary resources supporting medical students and faculty mentors interested in pediatrics.
Early Exposure to Pediatrics
Introduce learners to pediatrics early and create pathways that inspire future pediatricians.
Search Pathway Programs
PROGRAM DIRECTORY
Search pathway programs from across the country, including general pathway programs and programs specifically designed to support learners underrepresented in medicine (URiM).
URiM Mentoring Resources
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Explore the APPD URiM Mentoring Map, which connects learners with mentorship opportunities and supports career development.
UME Exposure & Innovative Training
Enhance medical school experiences and provide innovative training that builds a strong foundation in pediatrics.
Pre-Clinical Exposure
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Practical tools and best practices to strengthen pediatric content before clerkships.
Medical Student Mentoring
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Toolkits and guides to support mentoring relationships and inspire students to choose pediatrics.
Clerkship Exposure
IN DEVELOPMENT
Resources are in development to support high-quality, engaging pediatric clerkship experiences.
Residency & Fellowship Training
Inspire subspecialty careers and support residents and fellows as they transition into practice.
IMG Transition Toolkit
IN DEVELOPMENT
Tools and guidance to support international medical graduates as they transition into pediatric residency and fellowship training in the U.S.
Increase Interest in Pediatric Subspecialties
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Explore resources from partner organizations to encourage interest in pediatric subspecialty careers.
Competency-Based Training
Competency-based training pathways for pediatric subspecialty training.
Competency-Based Pediatric Subspecialty Training
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Access resources from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) on the future competency-based subspeciality training pathways.
Faculty Development
Strengthen and support faculty educators who inspire the next generation of pediatricians.
Resources in Development
IN DEVELOPMENT
Resources are currently in development to Strengthening the Community Preceptor Workforce.