The report of the Pediatric Subspecialists of the Future Workgroup of the S
econd Task Force on Pediatric Education reviews the critical changes of the
past 2 decades that have affected the provision of pediatric subspecialty
services, education of pediatric health care providers, and the acquisition
and application of new knowledge. The report considers the future needs th
at will determine the ability of pediatric subspecialists to meet identifie
d goals. Recommendations for change in the education, role, and financing o
f the pediatric subspecialist are reported together with those of other wor
kgroups.