The ABP Education and Training Committee (in association with APPD, CoPS, and COMSEP) has revised the Professionalism Guide that was originally created in 2008.  The Guide was created as a resource for the key competency of professionalism and was revised in 2016 to include a digital version, searchable competencies, and adaptable specific content that can be used for a variety of educational sessions.

I am deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Dr. Howard A. Pearson.   Dr.

Pediatricians may help guide families to proven preventive programs.

Prevention programs that focus on the needs of families can benefit many more children if they can be integrated into primary healthcare settings, according to a paper published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. ABP Vice President of Research Laurel Leslie, MD, MPH, served as the paper's lead author. 

Read Primary Health Care: Potential Home for Family-Focused Preventative Interventions

A few weeks ago we invited you and all board certified general pediatricians to participate in the General Pediatrics Practice Analysis survey to help validate the knowledge required for effective practice as a general pediatrician. This survey is open until Sunday, August 7, 2016. Participation in this survey is one of the most direct ways you can help shape the content of future exams administered by the ABP. 

Thank you again for your help with this important endeavor. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at GPSurvey@abpeds.org.