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Addressing the Mental Health Education Gap in Pediatric Residency Programs
Addressing the Mental Health Education Gap in Pediatric Residency Programs

August 24, 2026

Almost half of all pediatric outpatient visits involve a behavioral health concern, according to recent data. Yet pediatric residents have historically received limited formal preparation in mental health care—and only in July 2025 did the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) begin requiring additional mental health experience as part of pediatric residency training. “When

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August 20, 2026

REACH has never been about sitting through a lecture and calling it professional development. At our inaugural Alumni Conference on September 26, you’ll go beyond the basics with practical, evidence-based strategies designed for immediate and sustainable…

August 19, 2026

Your patients spend most of their time at school. Learn to work with the systems and people they encounter there. REACH’s Collaborating with Schools in Pediatric Care program is for pediatric primary care clinicians, clinical psychologists,…

August 12, 2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating REACH’s 2026 Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) scholarship recipients! This year, REACH awarded full PPP scholarships to 45 clinicians serving high-need communities across the country, equipping them…

August 7, 2026

Helping children with mental health concerns can be complex, but you don't have to navigate it alone. REACHing Solutions is The REACH Institute's podcast for pediatric clinicians, featuring practical conversations, expert insights, and real-world strategies to…

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