Professional Liability Coverage for Residents and Fellows

Abstract

The American Academy of Pediatrics first developed a policy on professional liability coverage for pediatricians-in-training in 1989 and subsequently reaffirmed its basic position with slight modification in 1993. In this latest iteration of the statement, the original positions have been strengthened to address changes in the professional liability insurance industry, the structure and settings of residency training, and mandated reporting to health provider data banks. The new policy emphasizes the need to provide pediatricians in training with adequate professional liability insurance coverage and to educate residents and fellows on the importance of adequate and uninterrupted professional liability coverage—both during and after residency.