Abstract
Child psychiatrists see themselves as reflective in nature, while pediatricians describe themselves as advocates for children with a more practical bend (3). Because of pre-disposition or simply because of my training I view myself as a hybrid. I resonate best with those who have a similar triple board training experience yet fully understand and appreciate colleagues from any of the three specialties. Currently, the shortage of child psychiatrists is strongly felt. More than ever child psychiatrists, pediatricians, and general psychiatrists must work closely together to meet the mental health needs of children. A newly developed program which allows pediatricians the opportunity to complete general and child psychiatry residencies in 3 years will not only offer a timely solution for more child psychiatrists but will generate professionals who can help develop bridges between specialties in a time of great need (4).
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