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A total 79% (93\/117) reported graduating at least one resident despite having concerns about doing so. Fewer (43%, 50\/117) had graduated at least one resident they would not trust to care for their loved one. Fewer, 26% (31\/117), reported attesting to readiness for a resident to sit for the American Board of Pediatrics initial certification exam despite concerns regarding the resident\u2019s ability to practice without supervision as a general pediatrician. Finally, 79% (92\/117) reported advancing at least one resident from one training year to the next despite concerns regarding the resident\u2019s ability to take on additional responsibility.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n These findings add to a growing literature raising concerns about the readiness of some residency graduates to meet the needs of patients. 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