title: A method for defining competency in Pediatrics.
abstract: In 1972 the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) initiated studies leading to a report which identifies the important components of competency needed in the practice of pediatrics. The development of the report involved a group process engaging ABP board members and examiners. The outcome has been (a) the delineation of a process for establishing definitions of competency in a medical discipline; (b) the development of a framework for specifying the abilities needed to perform the tasks required of pediatricians; (c) an elaboration of samples of pediatric subjects to which these abilities and tasks are relevant; and (d) the development of a basis for choice of methods to use for purposes of certification.
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States