Accreditation of Adolescent Medicine as a pediatric sub-specialty: the Canadian experience and lessons learned

Debra K. Katzman; Sheri M. Findlay

doi:10.1515/ijamh-2016-5004

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Accreditation of Adolescent Medicine as a pediatric sub-specialty: the Canadian experience and lessons learned

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From the journal International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health Volume 28 Issue 3

Abstract

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College) has an extensive process for recognizing new specialties and subspecialties. Among other requirements, the process requests that the applicants demonstrate that sufficient scientific breadth and depth exists within the proposed field, that a unique field of clinical practice exists, and that there is a societal need for individuals with this distinct area of specialization. In 2004, a group of adolescent medicine specialists from across Canada started the application process for the field to become an accredited pediatric subspecialty. A 3-year process was undertaken to demonstrate the need for accreditation of this new and emerging discipline. In 2007, Adolescent Medicine became the 63rd discipline and a sub-specialty of Pediatrics. This paper provides an overview of the process that led to the accreditation of Adolescent Medicine by the Royal College and offers insights into the lessons learned from this Canadian experience.

Keywords: accreditation; adolescent medicine; Canada

Corresponding author: Debra K. Katzman, MD, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada, E-mail: debra.katzman@sickkids.ca

Acknowledgments

The authors [Debra K. Katzman, MD, FRCP(C), Immediate Past-Chair of the Royal College Adolescent Medicine Subspecialty Committee and Sheri M. Findlay, MD, FCPP(C), Chair of the Royal College Adolescent Medicine Subspecialty Committee] wish to acknowledge the committee members noted in Tables 1 and 2, all of whom have been integral in the creation of Adolescent Medicine as a Royal College pediatric sub-specialty. In addition, the authors would also like to recognize the members of the first Adolescent Medicine Subspecialty Committee in Canada: Anna Dominic MD, FRCP(C); Sheri Findlay MD, FRCP(C) (Vice-Chair); Jean-Yves Frappier, MD, FRCP(C); Eudice Goldberg, MD, FRCP(C) (Ex-Officio Members; Chair, Adolescent Medicine Examination Board); Debra K. Katzman, MD, FRCP(C) (Chair); Karen Leslie, MD, FRCP(C); Margo Lane MD, FRPCP; and Jorge Pinzon MD, FRCP(C).

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Received: 2015-1-1

Accepted: 2015-2-22

Published Online: 2015-6-26

Published in Print: 2016-8-1

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