Children are affected by a broad spectrum of acute and chronic
respiratory disorders. The number of children with respiratory disease
is increasing, as are the complexity of disease pathophysiology and the
management demands on pediatric pulmonologists. Despite slowing
increasing numbers of board-certified pediatric pulmonologists, large
areas of the country are underserved and there is a perception of an
impending workforce crisis. There are multiple reasons for these
concerns. A joint effort between the Pediatric Pulmonology Division
Directors Association and Pediatric Pulmonary Training Directors
Association was undertaken to address these issues.