Longitudinal Theme 6

Goals of Training Element

1)      Identify and discuss individual, family, and community (local, state and/or national) concerns that impact children’s health.

2)      Formulate an attainable plan of action in response to a community health need.

3)      Identify and describe resources to effectively advocate for the well-being of patients, families, and communities.

4)      Communicate effectively with community groups and the media.

5)      Find and use evidence and data to communicate, educate, affect attitude change, and/or obtain funding to achieve specific health outcomes.

6)      Describe and discuss key features of the legislative process, and identify and communicate with key legislators, community leaders, child advocates, and/or agency administrators about child and family health concerns.

Suggested Readings

1) The Pediatrician's Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention 

2) AAP Advocacy Guide 

3) Detention of Immigrant Children

4) A Multi-Institutional Medical Educational Collaborative: Advocacy Training in California Pediatric Residency Programs 

5) Community Pediatrics: Making Child Health at the Community Level an Integral Part of Pediatric Training and Practice