We are at a crossroads in medical education. In the wake of the Institute of Medicine
duty hours report,
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the health care reform debate, and concerns of patient safety, policymakers and the
public are demanding a response. The American Board of Pediatrics, the Accreditation
Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Association of Pediatric Program
Directors (APPD), and other organizations are working together to position pediatrics
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