APA’s Fellowship, Leadership, Education, Accreditation, and Training Academy (FLEAT), Formerly know as APA’s Academic General Pediatrics Accreditation Committee, is responsible for (1) accrediting academic general pediatric (AGP) and pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) fellowship programs in the United States, (2) hosting an annual Fellows Meeting prior to the PAS Meeting and (3) coordinating an annual Fall match for AGP fellowships.

Our Mission

To elevate pediatric fellowship education by upholding rigorous accreditation standards, fostering excellence in training programs, and nurturing a dynamic, supportive community that empowers the next generation of academic pediatricians in their professional development and growth.

We are committed to:

  • Excellence in Training: Developing and maintaining high-quality accreditation standards that ensure fellows receive comprehensive, evidence-based education
  • Professional Development: Providing resources, networking opportunities, and recognition programs that support fellows throughout their training journey
  • Innovation and Growth: Continuously expanding our reach to include diverse fellowship programs and evolving our services to meet the changing needs of pediatric education
  • Community Building: Creating connections between fellows, program directors, and graduates through conferences, discussion forums, and collaborative platforms
  • Scholarly Achievement: Supporting research, education, advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives that advance pediatric care and medical education

Fellowship, Leadership, Education, Accreditation Academy (FLEAT) Roster

Andria Tatem, MD, MEd - Co-Chair
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Ovini Rodrigo, MD - Co-Chair
Boston Children's Hospital

Adam Cohen, MD
Baylor College of Medicine

Paul Darden, MD (Chair)
University of Oklahoma

Sara Johnson, MD, PhD
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Melissa Klein, MD, MEd
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Julieana Nichols, MD
Baylor College of Medicine

Michael Petrus-Jones, DO, MPH
Baylor College of Medicine

Corinna Rea, MD
Boston Children's Hospital

Teri Turner, MD, MEd, MPH
Baylor College of Medicine