The Right Child/Right Surgeon initiative: A position statement on pediatric surgical training, sub-specialization, and continuous certification from the American Pediatric Surgical Association

APSA's Right Child/Right Surgeon initiative addresses workforce challenges in pediatric surgery, including increasing subspecialization, uneven geographic distribution of surgeons, and potential dilution of trainee experience. The position statement proposes solutions to maintain quality pediatric surgical care amid changing practice patterns and persistent rural access gaps.