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About CPTI
In 1999, the Dyson Foundation of Millbrook, New York, under
the direction of Dr. Anne E. Dyson, launched this bold and innovative
training initiative. The initiative came in response to two
intertwined stimuli: 1) the problems facing children and families
both within and as a result of their community, and 2) the growing
desire on the part of pediatric residents to address these problems.
She recognized the need to address a fundamental aspect of pediatrics
- its community response.
Through an extensive review process and two grant cycles, the
Dyson Foundation funded 10 pediatric residency training programs
to incorporate the principles of community pediatrics into their
residency curricula. These programs have gone forward to implement
new training curricula, develop innovative tools and resources
for community pediatrics training and evaluation, and build
strong partnerships with community-based organizations. For
further information on these programs, please visit the Grantees
section of this web site.
During the first five years, the focus of the Community Pediatrics
Training Initiative (formerly known as the Anne E. Dyson Community
Pediatrics Training Initiative and often referred to as the
Dyson Initiative) was on providing technical assistance to the
10 residency training programs funded by the Dyson Foundation.
In October 2004, the CPTI was moved to the American Academy
of Pediatrics in an effort to support community pediatrics training
efforts at all residency programs across the country. Because
of the location of the CPTI within the AAP, the CPTI coordinates
closely with other community-based initiatives such as the Community
Access to Child Health (CATCH), Healthy Tomorrows Partnership
for Children Program, Medical Home Initiatives, and Bright Futures
as well as the Council on Community Pediatrics. Additionally,
collaborative work is underway with the Resident Section, AAP
chapters, and many other partners both within the AAP and externally.
CPTI was founded by Anne E. Dyson, MD and is generously
supported by the Dyson Foundation.
For More Information...
Please contact:
Community Pediatrics Training Initiative
Division of Community-based Initiatives
American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone: 847/434-4837
Email: cpti@aap.org
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