Abstract: Objective To analyze the current situation of satisfaction of the doctors in the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training, and to provide reference for optimizing the training program of pediatricians transfer training and improving related policies. Methods The trainees of job transfer training came from all kinds of medical institutions at all levels in the province, and were selected by various cities to participate in the training every year. In February 2022, a self-designed questionnaire on the satisfaction of the trainees of job transfer training for pediatricians was adopted. A full sample survey was conducted among 176 pediatricians from three batches who had completed job transfer training from 2017 to 2021 in 16 cities in Shandong Province. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results The satisfaction of pediatricians in Shandong Province from 2017 to 2021 with the work of the instructors and management, the rotation method, the training program, the content of the training, and the conditions of accommodation were all above 85.0%. The satisfaction of trainees who think the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ was very necessary were all above 90.0%, while the satisfaction of job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ of trainees who think it was necessary and average were all below 75.0%. The satisfaction rate of those who think the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training had a significant or significant impact on personal abilities improved was over 80.0%, while the satisfaction rate of those who think the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training had partially improved their abilities was below 60.0%. The satisfaction level of three batches trainees who had gone through the transfer procedures was 79.0%, 84.0% and 80.0% respectively, which was lower than the satisfaction level of those who had not gone through the procedures, which was 83.0%, 89.0% and 100.0%, respectively. Trainees who considered 6 to 12 months or 1 to 2 years to be a reasonable period of training had a satisfaction rate of more than 70.0%, while those who considered 3 to 6 months to be a reasonable period of training had a satisfaction rate of less than 50.0%. Conclusions The overall satisfaction level of the doctors in the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training in Shandong Province is relatively high, and the satisfaction level of the doctors in the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training is influenced by their understanding of and demand for training, the degree of personal improvement of training, the handling of transfer procedures and the expected duration of training. It is recommended to strengthen the publicity of job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training policy and improve the selection system of enrolled trainees, increase the salary input of transferred trainees and strengthen humanistic care, improve the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training program and related policies, and improve the satisfaction of the doctors in the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training in all aspects through multiple measures.

Key words: Pediatrician, Job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training, Satisfaction rate