Get involved through one of our Chapter engagement opportunities:

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics consists of over 2,300 members consisting of primary care clinicians, including fellows, sub-specialists, residents, medical students, and affiliates. As a member of the PA AAP, you gain access to resources and information to help develop professionally and improve the standard of pediatric care for all of Pennsylvania. Diversity in professional representation makes PA AAP a valuable medical professional organization, allowing members to network with professionals across the industry to connect, learn and grow. Members have the opportunity to meet during our legislative days and open forums. Our QI initiatives for MOC accreditation also offer opportunities to discuss key issues and practices with other pediatric professionals. With a network this large, why seek out resources alone?

PA AAP is dedicated to providing the following benefits to our members:

Presentations & Speaking Opportunities 

Members may serve as Chapter champions and topic experts for their areas of interest and specialties by serving on committees and contributing to key updates, via articles and publications. Learn more below.

Quarterly Conferences & Events

Engagement opportunities include but are not limited to in-person and virtual visits with policymakers to advocate for sound pediatric policy, leadership meetings to guide Chapter policy and content to address hot topics in pediatric care.

Continuous Communication

Receive clinical updates, public health information, legislative & policy advocacy and news across media.

Annual awards

PA AAP and the national AAP recognize members who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities in the practice setting and beyond.

Networking
​& Leadership

​Engage with your statewide colleagues representing a variety of subspecialties and practice settings.

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PA AAP's eight Programs are led by staff and overseen by a PA AAP member Medical Advisor. Each Program supports robust programming and consistently generates quality resources. Our ten Committees are led by PA AAP leadership members. Committees vary in size, goals and member participation expectations. To learn more any or all of our Programs or Committee, let us know using the comment form below or emailing PA AAP staff at info@paaap.org. 

Please note that access to Committee pages are restricted to members. 

PA AAP Programs: 

• Breastfeeding Programs
• Early Childhood Education Linkage System 
• Food Insecurity Program
• Health Teeth Healthy Children
• PA Immunization Coalition
• PA Medical Home Program
• Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect Program
• Traffic Injury & Prevention Program

PA AAP Committees:

• Advocacy
• Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs
• Climate & Environmental Health
• Development & Membership
• Educational & CME Planning
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Early Childhood
• Foster & Kinship Care
• Infant Safe Sleep
• School Health