Developing a curriculum on antimicrobial stewardship for pediatric residents: a needs assessment.

Objective: Identify essential components of a curriculum on antimicrobial stewardship (AS) for pediatric residents.

Design: Survey.

Setting: Academic tertiary care children's hospital.

Laying the Groundwork for a Fulfilling Career in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: The Transition From Fellowship to Faculty.

There are limited resources for guidance on the transition from fellowship into a new faculty role in pediatric infectious diseases. This review aims to address this gap and provides a framework for a successful transition that is composed of four essential pillars-(1) stepping into your role, (2) finding your niche, (3) building your network, and (4) self-care-all of which are supported by strong mentorship/sponsorship and continual realignment with one's personal mission statement. In addition to providing general principles and guidance, this review also outlines specific steps that a junior faculty member can take to expand their influence and build a successful, fulfilling career in pediatric infectious diseases.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Milestones: A Step in the Right Direction to Evaluate Subspecialty Learners.

We share the work of the ACGME Pediatric Infectious Diseases Working Group in creating the Pediatric Infectious Diseases-Specific Milestones and discuss key considerations that lead to the reformation of competencies to better assess learners in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Recurrent and Severe Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children.

Children with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) can experience recurrent or severe disease. Recurrent CDI occurs in 20%-30% of children with an initial CDI episode. A careful clinical evaluation is important to distinguish recurrent CDI from other disorders that cause recurring gastrointestinal symptoms.