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Since their 2010 publication, the scope of practice for pediatric hospitalists evolved in clinical, research, administrative, and educational arenas, prompting a revision to reflect current roles and expectations.
The 2020 Revision of the PHM Core Competencies provides an updated framework reflecting current roles and expectations for pediatric hospitalists.
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BACKGROUND: The Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Core Competencies define the expertise required of practitioners and provide a framework for educational activities. Since initial publication in 2010, the scope of practice for pediatric hospitalists has evolved in clinical, research, administrative, and educational arenas. OBJECTIVE: To describe the methodology utilized in the revision of The PHM Core Competencies to ensure a product reflective of current roles and expectations for pediatric hospitalists across all training pathways and practice settings. METHODS: The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Pediatrics Special Interest Group supported the initiation of the revision. A diverse group of editors and authors was engaged from among members of SHM, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academic Pediatrics Association. Editorial roles were expanded to represent all practice settings. More than 80 individuals contributed, representing both university and community sites, and all US geographic regions. Editors conducted a two-part needs assessment; a survey related to content was distributed to the PHM community and content from recent conferences and PHM related publications was reviewed. The final compendium consists of 4 sections and 66 chapters, including 12 new chapters and 36 chapters with substantial changes. Individual chapters and the entire compendium underwent rigorous internal and external review. CONCLUSION: The PHM Core Competencies: 2020 Revision reflects the work of a broad spectrum of PHM practitioners responding to the practice and educational changes in PHM over the past decade. The compendium can inform education, training, and career development for pediatric hospitalists practicing now and in coming years.
Adoption may standardize pediatric hospitalist training and practice; extends prior competencies to reflect current roles.
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