Standardized specialist training for developmental and behavioral pediatrics in China and the United States:current status and thoughts
The United States has established a perfect specialist training system for developmental and behavioral pediatrics(DBP),while the DBP specialist training system in China is still in the early stage of development and has been constantly improved.This article analyzes and compares the current status of DBP specialist training system between the United States and China from the aspects of training pattern,eligibility criteria,training plans and contents,assessment and evaluation,and certification.With reference to the training system in the United States,we can further improve the DBP specialist training system in China by perfecting the training system and related documents,constructing reasonable eligibility criteria,establishing a training pattern guided by post competency,improving the DBP assessment and evaluation system based on competency,and enhancing the certification of DBP physicians.
Developmental and behavioral pediatricsSpecialistPhysician trainingCurrent status