DBP Fellowship Training Program
Project Description:
Need: The large, diverse population of children in Northern California need subspecialists in DBP and general pediatric health care providers specially trained in DBP to screen, assess, diagnose, treat, and manage developmental and behavioral problems. The field needs research. Service systems need leadership to increase accessibility, integration, and comprehensiveness.
Goals and Objectives: The first goal is to train DBP subspecialists. Objectives are to enroll 5 fellows over 5 years; create a curriculum that addresses MCH priorities and emphasizes cultural competence and family-centered care (FCC); prepare fellows and medium term trainees to conduct research; and provide community leadership experiences to DBP fellows and to other pediatric fellows, residents, medical students and health professionals in training. The second goal is to increase the capacity in this region to assess and manage DBP problems. Objectives are to provide a one-month rotation to 26 residents and a meaningful longitudinal experience to 52 residents per year; collaborate with regional DBP training programs; provide clinical experiences to other health professionals; and support community pediatricians to accomplish culturally competent screening and management of common DBP problems. Unusual features: The program emphasizes research training. We expect a prepared workforce in our region and in the nation after this training.
Keyword(s):
developmental-behavioral pediatrics, training, fellowship, diversity, clini
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
