Meeting
Abstract Number: 41
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Nationally, the number of adult patients (18+ years of age) with chronic congenital and childhood conditions being admitted to children’s hospitals has been increasing, and in some cases outpacing the rate of increase in pediatric admissions. This is secondary to advances in treatment of once-fatal conditions. Our institution is a quaternary referral center with […]
Abstract Number: 78
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: In October 2016, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) officially recognized subspecialty certification for Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM). The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), which sponsored the subspecialty application, has established Training and Practice Certification Pathways for current fellowship trainees and practicing clinicians, respectively. However, for individuals beginning pediatrics residency on or after […]