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Dear APA Members, I am excited to formally share with all of you that the APA’s Continuity Research Network (CORNET) has found its new Director, Dr. H. Shonna Yin.  The network is also pleased to have Dr. Mona Sharifi step into the role of Associate Director (She previously represented APA Region I on CORNET’s Committee).…

Join CORNET Leadership The COntinuity Research NETwork (CORNET), the national, practice-based research network of more than 125 pediatric residency programs (~60% of U.S. pediatric residency programs) is looking for leaders who are dedicated to resident education and research engagement in the continuity clinic. CORNET reaches more than 6,000 pediatric residents and 1 million children across…

APA Catalyst Program This program offers tools to those seeking to enhance their research skills and professional development.  This program is supported by the APA Research Executive Committee (REC) and the Academic General Pediatric Accreditation Committee (AGPAC). Check out the first offering below and stay tuned for announcements of future monthly webinars! How the APA…

Watch the Info Session Recording Faculty Development Programs Educational Scholars Program Applications due September 10, 2021 Apply Research Scholars Program Applications due October 18, 2021 Apply   Mentoring Programs New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program (NCS) (Sponsored by the APA, ABP & APS)   Applications due October 8, 2021 Apply Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on…

KEYNET is a collaborative network which fosters research initiatives focused on assessment, evaluation, and enhancement of medical training on the promotion of positive parenting behaviors and strong parent-child relationships within the healthcare setting. The network was started by the Mount Sinai Parenting Center in collaboration with representatives across the United States, after the successful launch…

The Board of the Academic Pediatrics Association is opening an active search for a Director for the COntinuity Research NETwork (CORNET), the national, practice-based research network of more than 125 pediatric residency programs (~60% of U.S. pediatric residency programs). CORNET reaches more than 6,000 pediatric residents and 1 million children across the country. The Network…

Due to an unexpected change in plans, the Child Health Equity Research Program for Post-doctoral Trainees (CHERPP-T) at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW) has reopened its call for applications for the 2021-2023 class and has set a new deadline for receipt of application materials to March 5, 2021. CHERPP-T is a 2-year…

The APA is excited to share that PAS is offering a new opportunity for trainees just in time for the 2021 Meeting! Program Description The Trainee Registration Grants Program aims to increase trainee participation in the PAS 2021 Virtual Meeting!  Selected trainees will receive free registration to attend the meeting (and, with the meeting going…

The APA Young Investigator Awards Program provides APA members with up to $15,000 to conduct a one-year study focused on various pediatric clinical research domains.  Read about a past awardee’s experience below! Colin Orr, MD, MPH University of North Carolina 2018 Nutrition in Underserved Communities YIA Colin Orr, MD, received the 2018 Nutrition in Underserved…