Characteristics of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program Directors

Margaret J. Trost, Ann H. Allen, Monique Naifeh, Ashlie Tseng, Allyson McDermott, Snehal Shah, Jeffrey C. Winer, Erik Hoefgen, Joanna Thomson, Robert A. Dudas

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Rapid growth in pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) fellowships has occurred, yielding many new program directors (PDs). Characteristics of PDs have potential implications on the field. To describe characteristics (demographic, educational) and scholarly interests of PHM fellowship PDs. METHODS: We developed and distributed a 15-question, cross-sectional national survey to the PHM PDs listserv. Questions were pilot tested. The survey was open for 4 weeks with weekly reminders. Responses were summarized using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Fifty-six current fellowship leaders (40 PDs, 16 associate PDs [APDs]) responded, including at least 1 from 43 of 59 active PHM fellowship programs (73%). Most respondents identified as female (71%) and #50 years old (80%). Four (7%, n 5 2 PD, 2 APD) leaders identified as underrepresented in medicine. About half (n 5 31, 55.4%) completed a fellowship themselves (APDs > PDs; 87.5% vs 42.5%), and 53.5% (n 5 30) had advanced nonmedical degrees (eg, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy; APDs > PDs; 62% vs 45%). Most leaders (59%, n 5 33) chose multiple domains when asked to select a “primary domain of personal scholarship.” Education was the most frequently selected (n 5 37), followed by quality improvement (n 5 29) and then clinical research (n 5 19). CONCLUSIONS: This survey confirms a high percentage of women as PHM fellowship leaders and highlights the need to increase diversity. Less than half of senior PDs completed a fellowship in any specialty. Leaders report interest in multiple domains of scholarship; few focus solely on clinical research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e144-e149
JournalHospital Pediatrics
Volume14
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2024

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