Abstract: Objective To investigate the status of doctors returning to work of the job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training in Beijing, and to explore the long-term effective mode of the transfer training, provide policy and management basis for the government and relevant medical institutions. Methods The study used a self-designed electronic questionnaire to investigate 108 trainees participating in the 2017-2022 job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training program in Beijing between November and December 2023. Numerical data was analyzed by frequency and constitute ratio to investigate practice situation, work conditions, training effectiveness evaluation and ongoing demands. Results 108 valid questionnaires were collected. The overall satisfaction rate of the training work was 90.7% (98/108). Specifically, 86 trainees (79.6%) believed it was necessary to continue receiving training on pediatric knowledge, 50 trainees (46.3%) expected to establish a close medical alliance with the training unit, 87 trainees (80.6%) supported the construction of the green referral channel. In addition, 72 trainees (66.7%) added pediatrics on the basis of the original scope of practice, 23 trainees (21.3%) switched to pediatrics, the success rate of transfer of non-pediatric students was 88.8% (95/107). Moreover, 80 trainees (74.1%) were engaged in children′s medical services after returning to work. Conclusions The job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training has achieved initial results. But there is still a need to strengthen transfer training policies and institutional guarantees, value and stabilize the team of primary pediatricians, establish long-term effective mechanisms to consolidate training effects, and promote the sustainable development of children′s medical services in primary hospitals.

Key words: Pediatric, Physicians, The job-transfer-to-pediatrics′ training, Status of returning to work