Join APA President Dr. Karen Wilson for a welcoming introduction to the Academic Pediatric Association and learn more about all that APA has to offer. Whether you’re just joining APA or could use a quick refresher on your member benefits and opportunities, this session is for you! We’ll share ways to get involved, connect with…

Hosted by the APA Nutrition and Food is Medicine SIG Food is medicine programming is becoming more common and accessible within clinical settings, particularly to pediatric populations. However, space, time, and resources for developing and implementing these programs can be a challenge. We are excited to highlight the work of Dr. Allison Collins, MD, DipABLM,…

Join the APA Interfaith Affinity Group for an upcoming virtual gathering on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. APA Affinity Groups provide a welcoming space for members to connect, build community, and support one another. These gatherings are designed to encourage social connection, belonging, empowerment, and wellbeing within a brave and inclusive…

Presented by: Teri Turner, Melissa Klein, and Wendy Hobson-Rohrer This 45-minute Catalyst webinar will help participants understand what makes an abstract competitive for acceptance at the PAS meeting and other national academic conferences. The session will include an overview of PAS expectations, key components of effective abstracts, and breakout-room discussions focused on applying those principles to different scholarly pillars. Learning Objectives By the end of this webinar, participants…

The APEX Teaching Program is currently recruiting participants for its 2027-2028 PHM/PAS cohort. Learn more about this program by attending the info-session with leaders on Sept. 22 at 4pm ET.

Hosted by the APA Quality Improvement SIG Please join an exciting panel discussion features QI leaders with experience in multisite and system-level QI! Panelists: Drs Corrie McDaniel from Seattle Childrens, Irina Topoz from Children's Hospital Colorado, and Arezoo Zomorrodi from Nemours Children's Health- Delaware Objectives: Understand the role of system-level and multisite quality improvement (QI)…

APA Affinity Groups provide a welcoming space for members to connect, build community, and support one another. These gatherings are designed to encourage social connection, belonging, empowerment, and wellbeing within a brave and inclusive space. The LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group brings together LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies for connection, conversation, and community. Who can participate? All APA…

Hosted by the APA School Health SIG The first official meeting of the newly formed School Health SIG will be Thursday September 24 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. We will talk about our plans for the year, including what we're working on for PAS, and provide space for networking. We look forward to welcoming…

Hosted by the APA Health Literacy SIG This will be a journal club style discussion of numeracy and communication issues from a Health Literacy perspective. Click here to Register

Hosted by the APA Newborn SIG The Newborn SIG is excited to host a fall webinar on the car seat challenge in the Level 1 newborn nursery. Using a classic case from the newborn nursery, a panel representing different pediatric specialties will discuss the history of the car seat challenge in the U.S., the existing…