Access to Resources and Information
As a member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, you gain access to resources and information to help develop professionally and improve the standard of pediatric care for all of Pennsylvania. PA AAP is dedicated to providing the following benefits to our members:
Continuous communication
on clinical updates, public health information, legislative/policy advocacy and news.
on clinical updates, public health information, legislative/policy advocacy and news.
Networking and leadership
opportunities with colleagues across the state.
opportunities with colleagues across the state.
Omni-channel, member-relevant information
provided via PAAAP.org, e-News, email alerts, and program outreach. We encourage members to submit articles and other information for publication consideration.
provided via PAAAP.org, e-News, email alerts, and program outreach. We encourage members to submit articles and other information for publication consideration.
Quarterly conferences and events
made up of PA AAP’s Legislative Advocacy Day in Harrisburg that includes training and legislator visits, a fall Leadership Meeting that brings together decision makers to strategize on an arising issue, an Annual Pediatric Conference with 2 days of continuing education on hot topics in pediatrics, and a Pediatric Resident Career Day for PA AAP 2nd year residents. Other meeting opportunities may arise during the year and PA AAP will communicate all event details and updates.
made up of PA AAP’s Legislative Advocacy Day in Harrisburg that includes training and legislator visits, a fall Leadership Meeting that brings together decision makers to strategize on an arising issue, an Annual Pediatric Conference with 2 days of continuing education on hot topics in pediatrics, and a Pediatric Resident Career Day for PA AAP 2nd year residents. Other meeting opportunities may arise during the year and PA AAP will communicate all event details and updates.
Presentations and 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.
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.
Annual awards
both within our chapter and at the national level, including Pediatrician of the Year, a Pediatric Advocacy Award, and an AAP Special Achievement Award consideration/nomination to the National AAP for outstanding Chapter contributions.
both within our chapter and at the national level, including Pediatrician of the Year, a Pediatric Advocacy Award, and an AAP Special Achievement Award consideration/nomination to the National AAP for outstanding Chapter contributions.
PA AAP Supports Our Members
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics consists of over 2300 members consisting of primary care clinicians, including fellows, sub-specialists, residents, medical students, and affiliates. 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?
resources alone?
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Diversity and Inclusion
Our members represent a diverse cross-section of cultures and backgrounds throughout the pediatric community. In our ever-growing, ever-changing field, inclusion and cultural understanding is more important than ever. Connect with a diverse group of pediatric professionals to better learn how to serve your own community while developing your professional network. Wisconsin is home to some of the brightest, most well-rounded pediatric professionals in our field and WIAAP aims to foster important connections among them. |