SDBP 2026 Membership Survey SDBP Member Survey 2026 Section 1: Your ProfileCurrent Member Type(Required)PhysicianPsychologistOther ProfessionalsTrainee/Recent GraduateStudents/all other discipline traineesEmeritusHow long have you been a member of SDBP?(Required) Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-7 years 8 or more years What is your primary professional role (i.e. more than 50% of time)(Required) Clinical practice Academic / research Trainee (Fellow, resident, medical student, trainee from other disciplines) Administrative / non-clinical Multiple roles If practicing clinically, what is your primary clinical setting? Academic medical center Hospital-based system (non-academic) Community health center or Federally Qualified Health Center Private individual or group practice School-based setting Telehealth-only practice Government or public health agency Other If 'Other,' please specify:What is your current career stage?(Required) In training Early career (0-5 years post-training) Mid-career (5-15 years) Late career (15+ years) Retired Are you anticipating any of the following changes in the next 3-5 years?(Required)Select all that apply. Reducing clinical FTE Leaving clinical practice Leaving the field of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Retiring No anticipated changes What other professional organizations are you currently involved in?Section 2: Engagement & Membership ValueWhich SDBP programs or resources have you used in the past 3 years?(Required)Select all that apply. Advocacy alerts Annual meeting Clinical practice guidelines Committees, Sections, or Special Interest Groups Discussion Board on SDBP website Exploring DBP Fact Sheets Grand Rounds JDBP (Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Mentorship or career development resources Position statements Research grant Research Scholars Symposium SDBP/AAP DB Course Winter conference None of the above What is the one thing that would make SDBP indispensable to your professional life?(Required)Overall, how would you rate the value of your SDBP membership relative to the annual dues?(Required) Excellent – well worth it Good – generally worthwhile Fair – value and cost are about equal Limited – I receive little return on my dues Poor – the value does not justify the cost What would increase the value of your membership?(Required)How likely are you to renew your SDBP membership? Definitely will renew Probably will renew Unsure Probably will not renew Definitely will not renew What are the main barriers that limit your engagement with SDBP?(Required)Select all that apply. Lack of financial support from employer/institution Time constraints Competing professional commitments Travel or geographic barriers Limited awareness of available resources Content not relevant to my practice Accessibility concerns Other (please specify below) If 'Other,' please describe:Section 3: Strategic PrioritiesPlease rank your priorities for SDBP to focus on in the coming year (1 = highest priority; 10 = lowest priority)Career development & leadership(Required)12345678910Clinical practice resources(Required)12345678910Clinical guidelines development(Required)12345678910Mentorship & professional networking(Required)12345678910Advocacy (policy and workforce)(Required)12345678910Research support and collaboration(Required)12345678910Training the next generation of DBP specialists(Required)12345678910Workforce development and pipeline(Required)12345678910Condition-specific best practices(Required)12345678910Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives(Required)12345678910Section 4: Programs & Professional DevelopmentWhich career development resources would be most valuable to you?(Required)Select up to 3. Formal mentorship program Leadership development training Networking with senior colleagues Career planning resources Grant writing support Academic promotion guidance Private practice or business startup resources Other (please specify) Not applicable If "Other,' please specify:Which clinical practice resources do you most need?(Required)Select up to 3. Billing & coding updates/guidance Practice management tools Standardized clinical toolkits or templates Telehealth implementation guidance Community-based practice resources Interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks Academic administration resources Other (please specify) Not applicable If 'Other," please specify:What clinical or professional topic(s) would you most like to see SDBP provide guidance on?(Required)Section 5: Advocacy & External StrategyHow important is SDBP's role in external advocacy to you?(Required) Very important Important Somewhat important Not important Please rank your top 3 advocacy priorities for SDBP to pursue. 1st Priority(Required)Medicaid and insurance reimbursement reformProtection of DBP training programsLoan forgiveness for DBP specialistsSchool-based mental health accessCare access for underserved populationsWorkforce development fundingFederal research funding for DBP conditionsProvider protections (scope, liability, burnout)Other (please specify):2nd Priority(Required)Medicaid and insurance reimbursement reformProtection of DBP training programsLoan forgiveness for DBP specialistsSchool-based mental health accessCare access for underserved populationsWorkforce development fundingFederal research funding for DBP conditionsProvider protections (scope, liability, burnout)Other (please specify):3rd Priority(Required)Medicaid and insurance reimbursement reformProtection of DBP training programsLoan forgiveness for DBP specialistsSchool-based mental health accessCare access for underserved populationsWorkforce development fundingFederal research funding for DBP conditionsProvider protections (scope, liability, burnout)Other (please specify):If 'Other,' please specify:Section 6: Governance & CommitteesAre you currently in a leadership role in SDBP (e.g. Committee/Section/SIG chair), Board member)?(Required) Yes No, but I am interested No, and I am not currently interested What is your current level of involvement with SDBP?(Required) Currently active on a committee, section, or SIG Joined a committee, section or SIG but do not attend meetings or active projects Past participation, but not currently active No committee/Section/SIG involvement If you have participated in a committee, section or SIG, how would you describe the impact on your professional growth?(Required) Meaningful — I gained skills, connections, or influence Somewhat meaningful — some benefit, but limited Not meaningful — little professional impact Not applicable — I have not participated I am interested in taking an active role in a committee, section, or SIG for:(Required) Short term projects/ taskforces Mentoring trainees and junior clinicians Being mentored with experienced peers Networking with peers National recognition in the field of DBP Career advancement (applying for promotion) Not interested How would you describe SDBP's current committee structure?(Required) There are too many committees — consolidation is needed There are too few committees — more are needed The current structure feels appropriate I am not familiar enough to assess Section 7: Meeting & Education FormatWhat annual meeting format would you prefer for SDBP going forward?(Required) Maintain the current fully in-person format Alternate between in-person and virtual years Smaller in-person meeting combined with expanded virtual offerings Primarily virtual with regional in-person events Unsure What is currently your biggest barrier to attending the annual meeting?(Required) Registration or travel cost Travel time or distance Limited institutional funding support Conflicts with clinical schedule Conflicts with other professional meetings Family or personal obligations Limited relevance of content to my practice Other If 'Other,' please specify:Which learning formats do you prefer for professional development?(Required)Select up to 3. In-person sessions or workshops Live virtual sessions On-demand recorded content Small group mentoring or peer learning Intensive multi-day workshops Short focused sessions (1–2 hours) Self-paced modules or courses Section 8: Belonging & InclusionPlease respond to the following statement:(Required)“I feel welcomed and valued within SDBP regardless of my discipline or career stage.” Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Share any additional thoughts on belonging or inclusion within SDBP:Final Thoughts:What is your single biggest professional challenge right now?(Required)Is there anything else you would like to share with the SDBP Board of Directors?If you would like to be entered into raffle to win free 2027 SDBP Membership, please fill out name/email below (this will only be used for raffle purposes): Name First Last Email Thank you for your time and your commitment to the field. – The SDBP Board of Directors
