Specialty Designation
Fellowship
In same state as program
2
Non-medical career/left country
1
Number of accredited programs
44
Length of accredited training
3
Minimum number of prior years required
3
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
7.40
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
84.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
70.40
Total number of active residents/fellows
107.00
Average number of residents/fellows
2.40
Average percent female
87.00
Average percent international medical graduates
30.50
Average percent DOs
18.50
Average number of full-time physician faculty
5.70
Average number of part-time physician faculty
2.40
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
67.60
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
3.40
Average hours on duty per week
47.90
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
12.70
Average days off duty per week
1.90
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
75.40
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
12.00
Average number of days of vacation
19.90
Average resident/fellow compensation
70176.26
Specialty Overview
Developmental-behavioral pediatrics is a subspecialty that specializes in the physical, emotional, behavioral and social development of children.
Developmental-behavioral pediatricians have a range of a career options within academics/research, education, and clinical practice. Often in multidisciplinary settings involving close collaboration with other professional disciplines, they evaluate, treat and manage infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of developmental and behavioral concerns and conditions, as well as physical complaints that are best addressed via a biobehavioral approach. They also evaluate and monitor progress in children at risk for developmental and behavioral disorders based on the biological and social factors. They research the causes and treatments of these conditions and strive to promote an understanding of the social, educational, and cultural influences on children.
Association
Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 556-9222
https://sdbp.org/