Membership Opportunities
AdvocacyAdvance the interests of PA children and families and the value of pediatric practice through ADVOCACY at the State Capitol. Register or log in to access PA AAP's new Advocacy Action Center!
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EducationEnsure the highest quality of patient care through EDUCATION of pediatricians, residents, and medical students.
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Leadership & NetworkingPromote optimal physician well-being and career stamina through PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and NETWORKING opportunities.
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Meet the newest members of the PA AAP Board of Directors!
President's Message, July 2024
Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Dear Colleagues,
I hope the long, warm summer days have allowed you to relax and enjoy quality time with family and friends. I have always viewed summer as a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and prepare for the transitions that the next 5-6 months will bring, both personally and professionally. Many of us may be celebrating the educational milestones of our children as they prepare for middle school, college, or that first career-focused job. We may be helping parents downsize and relocate from a well-loved family home as part of retirement or transition to a new home with more long-term care options as they age. We may be welcoming new members to our families with the birth of children, or grandchildren or celebrating marriages.
Professionally this is a great time to plan creative ways to set up Influenza clinics for our patients and yet again find the right balance of sick and well visits as school begins in a few months (spoiler – there is no perfect schedule in Pediatrics!) Many of us may be welcoming new Pediatric residents into our offices and clinics and remembering that late June, or early July many years ago when we walked onto the unit for the first time in our brand-new white coat, nervous yet excited and determined to change the world for the children who needed our care.
I hope the long, warm summer days have allowed you to relax and enjoy quality time with family and friends. I have always viewed summer as a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and prepare for the transitions that the next 5-6 months will bring, both personally and professionally. Many of us may be celebrating the educational milestones of our children as they prepare for middle school, college, or that first career-focused job. We may be helping parents downsize and relocate from a well-loved family home as part of retirement or transition to a new home with more long-term care options as they age. We may be welcoming new members to our families with the birth of children, or grandchildren or celebrating marriages.
Professionally this is a great time to plan creative ways to set up Influenza clinics for our patients and yet again find the right balance of sick and well visits as school begins in a few months (spoiler – there is no perfect schedule in Pediatrics!) Many of us may be welcoming new Pediatric residents into our offices and clinics and remembering that late June, or early July many years ago when we walked onto the unit for the first time in our brand-new white coat, nervous yet excited and determined to change the world for the children who needed our care.
Updates and Events
PA AAP's 38th Annual Resident Career Day for Second-Year Residents
Friday, September 20, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET Join us for our hybrid 38th annual Resident Career Day. Participants will hear from legal and financial experts, fellow pediatricians, and health care leaders on topics relevant to post-residency career planning. Register here. |
NEW Firearm Safety Toolkit for Healthcare Providers
In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month in June, PA AAP launched a new Firearm Safety Toolkit for Healthcare Providers! The toolkit providers information on safe storage resources, lethal means counseling, and shares what providers can do to help advocate for gun safety legislation in Pennsylvania. Access the toolkit here. |
Become a member and help us to improve the health and well being of children in Pennsylvania
Membership opportunities are available to pediatricians and allied health professionals. The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides an array of benefits and services to keep you up-to-date and informed. The Chapter actively advocates on behalf of your patients, their families, and you. Together, we serve as one voice in fulfilling the needs of children and pediatricians in the state.
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