Submission Deadline

January 8, 2024

How to Apply

Individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague. To be considered or nominate a colleague for this award, an individual or nominator must:

  1. Be a current APA member
  2. Fill out the common application
  3. Submit two 1-2 page letters of recommendation explaining why they are deserving of the award
  4. Submit a Program Description. You may download the minimum components of a Program Description here
  5. Submit a CV
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The APA Public Policy and Advocacy Award recognizes a pediatric department or program whose public policy advocacy efforts at the state, regional, national, or international level have improved the health and well-being of infants, children, and/or adolescents.

Eligibility

General pediatric programs led by APA members are eligible for this award.

Criteria

Programs must demonstrate:

  • Excellence in advocacy efforts
  • Acceptance by students and/or residents
  • Acceptance by the community
  • Institutional innovations and adaptability
  • Outstanding quality of the individuals trained in the program

Emphasis is placed on the award being given to an outstanding program.

Award Winners

2024

  • Rosy Chhabra, PhD