Paed-STEP survey: first Europe-wide study on how paediatric residency training is organized

Paed-STEP is an official collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and represents the first Europe-wide initiative examining paediatric residency training, preparedness for practice, working conditions, and workforce sustainability.

The project combines three approaches:

1. Structure Survey – Country-level mapping of residency structures.

2. Resident Survey – Perspectives from residents and young specialists on preparedness, workload, satisfaction, and career outlook.

3. Curricula and Literature Analysis – Comparing national curricula with WFME standards and reviewing published studies on pediatric training.

Together, these studies will provide the first comprehensive picture of paediatric residency training across the European region. Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and country-reports shared with national pediatric societies and European institutions to drive improvements in training and working conditions.

The study is conducted by the Young European Academy of Paediatrics (YEAP), the official pediatric section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

A strong paediatric workforce. Healthier futures.