There are many skills subspecialty trainees need to learn that cannot be tested in a multiple-choice examination. Also, there are many interesting but less important facets of knowledge that are not likely to be tested given the time constraints of an examination. These documents are intended to be working blueprints. They have not been edited for publication. The ABP will welcome any comments you might have about content.
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Microsoft Word 6.0 or Adobe Acrobat 3.0. The Adobe Acrobat .pdf file can be opened and viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader helper application, which can be downloaded free of charge. In addition to the training requirements, which are specific to each of the pediatric subspecialties, the following are required of candidates seeking certification in the pediatric subspecialties. Each candidate must be familiar with specific subspecialty training requirements as well as the policies stated in the current Booklet of Information. An applicant must be currently certified in general pediatrics to be eligible to apply for a pediatric subspecialty certifying examination.