131 BONUS- ACES Narrative: Pediatric Trainee Voices

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Trainees is an active group that offers a variety of leadership roles for medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Madeleine Norris shares her journey from child neurology to pediatric mental health and her involvement in the AAP. Your host, Dr. Lia Gaggino, a leader in the AAP, explains how trainees can submit abstracts to the SOPT Abstract Competition and become a member of the Section on Pediatric Trainees or the Section on Early Career Physicians. Madeleine also discusses her role as a Deputy Editor for the Feature in the journal Pediatrics. If you are or know someone who is a trainee, medical student or resident, make sure that you share this episode with them. They’ll thank you for it.

[00:33 - 6:11] Introduction to Madeleine’s Pediatric Journey

• Madelyn is a PGY two resident in a categorical pediatrics tract at NYU.
• Her initial interest in child neurology before switching to pediatric mental health.
• Her future goal of becoming a triple boarded child psychiatrist.

[6:12-8:43] Her role with the AAP’s Section on Pediatric Trainees

• Importance of getting involved in trainee leadership.
• Opportunities for medical students and residents to join the section.
• Various leadership roles available within the section
• Encouragement for trainees to apply even if they don't feel fully qualified.

[8:44 -13:35] What her duties are as the Deputy Editor for the Pediatrics Journal Feature

• Coaches and mentor's trainees in the developmental editing process
• Focuses on education and encouraging trainees to write and share their perspectives.
• Offers feedback and support to authors even if their piece is not accepted.
• Three-year term for the Deputy Editor position

[12:36 -23:23] Details for Submitting Narrative Work for the Pediatrics Journal Feature

• Essay competition offered in relation to the Races Against ACEs campaign.
• Submissions open on March 3rd and close on April 14th.
• Criteria for submission, word count and author number, can be found in show notes
• All trainees are eligible to apply.

[23:24 - 27:08] Closing segment Takeaway.

You can reach Dr. Madeleine Norris.

Twitter: @Maddie__MD

Instagram: @maddie_.norris

Links to resources mentioned on the show

ACES Too High website: https://acestoohigh.com/

1998 ACES Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9635069/

AAP Peds Trainees (On Twitter): @AAPSOPT Use #RacesAgainstACEs and #PedsPerks.

Submission Info for the 2023 Essay Competition: “Races Against ACEs”