Call for Member Leaders

The APA is looking for individuals who are interested in assisting the Board of Directors with achieving the goals of the organization’s 2023 – 2028 Strategic Plan. Everyone can engage with the APA; there are numerous leadership opportunities with different time commitments. By becoming a member leader, you can have direct impact on the Association’s work and advance your career.

Getting involved is easy! Complete the interest form, select which opportunities interest you, submit your CV and a short statement of interest. There are many different ways and areas you can engage in and give back to the APA. Below are the positions available and their descriptions.

The Call for Member Leaders opens each fall alongside APA Membership renewal.

Review descriptions of APA leadership positions below and check back for updates on what will be available in the next Call.

APA Leadership Positions

Advancing Pediatric Leaders Faculty Members Expand

The Advancing Pediatric Leaders program was seeking program faculty. The deadline has since passed. For more information on the position, program, or future opportunities email info@academicpeds.org.

BORN Steering Committee Member Expand

The BORN Steering Committee member will increase awareness of the network and encourage participation in BORN. This member will also serve as a point of contact for sites interested in collaborating with BORN on research projects.

Responsibilities include:

Help advance the mission and vision of BORN
Attend regular Committee calls
Attend APA regional conference
Be available to help review/discuss peer research projects prior to and during BORN submission process
Participate in the review of proposals submitted to BORN
Interact with the Special Interest Groups to encourage engagement

Meeting Requirements: BORN’s Steering Committee meets via videoconference monthly and annually in-person at PAS.

Catalyst Presenters Expand

The APA’s Catalyst Career Development Program is looking for APA members to present webinars on research, education, public policy and advocacy, health care delivery, DEI, and other topics relevant to the APA mission. Presenters should select a topic in which they have experience and expertise. Webinars are scheduled once a month, then archived for future viewing.

Communications Committee Members Expand

APA’s Communications Committee is responsible for setting the communications and social media strategies for the organization. They are looking for new members including fellow and trainee representatives.

Meeting Requirements: The Communications Committee meets quarterly to oversee and brainstorm upcoming APA content including but not limited to emails, app posts, and social media.

CORNET Executive Committee – Region Research Chair Expand

The Continuity Research Network (CORNET) is looking for Regional Research Chairs from APA Regions IV, VI, and VII to join the CORNET Executive Committee. The CORNET Executive Committee:

Reviews and provides feedback on research proposals
Actively communicates with site champions in their region, and recruitment of new members to their regions
Promotes communication within the network

Responsibilities of Regional Research Chairs include:

Facilitate communication among the CORNET member sites within their regions and direct information to and from the Executive Committee
- Set up a regional email listserv and/or make periodic phone calls to regional training programs
- Communicate at least quarterly with regional sites
- Represent and present updates about CORNET at Regional APA Meetings. Materials can be obtained from the APA Research Staff
Solicit additional institutions/practices within their region to participate in CORNET
Help generate research study ideas from regional practices
Communicate with regional practices about upcoming research studies and recruit interested practice sites
Assist participating practices whenever possible in the implementation of research studies in a mentoring role and become members of research teams
Maintain regional lists of programs
Advise on possible funding opportunities
Participate in the annual PAS Meeting and bi-monthly conference calls

Term: Regional Research Chairs serve a three-year term.

Meeting Requirements: CORNET’s Executive Committee meets via videoconference every other month and annually in-person at PAS.

Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee Chair Expand

APA’s Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee assists the APA’s Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Committee in setting the membership, diversity and inclusion strategies for DEI efforts. They are looking for a new chair that will lead the committee in achieving the organization’s DEI goals.

Commitment

The Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee will meet quarterly to oversee and brainstorm membership engagement strategies including but not limited to annual member survey data, membership structure, etc.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pillar Awards Selection Panel Expand

DEI Pillar Awards Selection Panel

Seeking individuals to assist with reviewing the APA’s DEI Pillar Awards.

Commitment

Members of this judges panel will serve one three-year term (with an option to renew for another year). Panel will correspond via email and may schedule as many calls as needed to recommend an awardee. The majority of the work will happen in February and March. The estimated time commitment is 5 hours per year.

Qualifications

Individuals reviewing and selection awardees must have demonstrated experience in DEI-related academic domains (e.g., education, clinical, research, workforce development, community engagement/advocacy).

Roles and Responsibilities

Individuals are responsible for reviewing and scoring applications and recommending the award winner to the Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Education Executive Committee Ad Hoc Member Expand

Seeking individuals to serve on the Education Executive Committee. The Education Committee Ad Hoc Member will attend quarterly meetings and be responsible for providing thought leadership to the organization on medical education.

Commitment

Members of this committee serve one three-year term (with an option to renew for another year). The committee convenes via video conference four times a year and works via email.

Education Pillar Awards Selection Panel Expand

Seeking individuals to assist with reviewing the APA’s Education Pillar Awards.

Commitment

Members of this judges panel will serve one three year term (with an option to renew for another year). Panel will correspond via email and may schedule as many calls as needed in order to recommend an awardee. The majority of the work will happen in February and March.

Roles and Responsibilities

Individuals are responsible for reviewing and scoring applications and recommending the award winner to the Education Committee.

Fellowship, Leadership, Accreditation, Education and Training (FLEAT) Fellow Representatives Expand

Job descriptions/meeting requirements:

Participate in regular conference calls for FLEAT
Participate in annual Fellows Conference Planning Committee
Review applications for fellowship accreditation and discuss issues related to training from a fellow’s perspective
Communicate fellow interests and needs to the FLEAT committee (these are needs of all fellows regardless of accreditation status)
Identify academic fellow’s needs for career development and liaison with necessary subcommittees

Health Care Delivery Executive Committee Ad Hoc Member Expand

Seeking individuals to serve on the Health Care Delivery Executive Committee. The Health Care Delivery Committee Ad Hob Member will attend quarterly meetings and be responsible for providing thought leadership on the organization’s health care delivery strategies.

Commitment

Members of this committee serve one three-year term (with an option to renew for another year). The committee convenes via video conference four times a year and works via email.

Health Care Delivery Pillar Awards Selection Panel Expand

Seeking individuals to assist with reviewing the APA’s Health Care Delivery Pillar Awards.

Commitment

Roles and Responsibilities

Individuals are responsible for reviewing and scoring applications and recommending the award winner to the Health Care Delivery Committee.

Membership Engagement Committee Chair Expand

APA’s Membership Engagement Sub-committee assists the APA’s Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Committee in setting the membership, diversity and inclusion strategies for the organization and engaging the APA members They are looking for a new chair that will lead the committee in achieving the organization’s membership goals.

Commitment

The Membership Engagement Committee will meet quarterly to oversee and brainstorm membership engagement strategies including but not limited to annual member survey data, membership structure, etc.

Membership Engagement Committee Members Expand

APA’s Membership Engagement Sub-committee assists the APA’s Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Committee in setting the membership, diversity and inclusion strategies for the organization and engaging the APA members They are looking for new members including fellow and trainee representatives.

Meeting Requirements: The Membership Engagement Committee will meet quarterly to oversee and brainstorm membership engagement strategies including but not limited to annual member survey data, membership structure, etc.

Medical Education Journal Club Members Expand

Seeking new members to help create and deliver the APA Medical Education Journal Club. The program offers quarterly webinar-based journal clubs for all interested medical educators to discuss new, innovative, and sometimes controversial articles published in the medical education literature. We are seeking engaged, invested members of all experience levels (including trainees) of the Education Committee to participate in planning this programming.

Commitment

Each member will prepare and co-host one webinar a year with a partner from the group
Senior and junior educators will be paired together.
Will meet by phone at least semi-annually to plan the overall content and critically review the webinars and process

Qualifications

Senior and junior educators interested in looking critically at current medical education literature
Must have strong organizational and planning skills, as well as comfort in speaking on webinars
Must also be creative and collaborative

Benefits

Working with likeminded medical educators
Involvement in the APA at the national level
Enhancing the dissemination of medical education scholarship

Questions
Please contact Justin Triemstra at justin.triemstra@helendevoschildrens.org.

New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program – Co-Director Expand

The New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program Co-Director is responsible for overseeing the APA staff carry out the primary functions of the Scholars Program in addition to providing faculty and scholar support. The deadline to apply for this position has since passed. For more information on the position, program, or future opportunities email info@academicpeds.org.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Participates in planning calls
Assists the APA staff with assigning reviewers and guides the review process
Works with the APA staff to select new scholars
Selects faculty leaders
Oversees the assignment of scholars with junior and senior mentors
Serves as an ambassador of the program
Assists the APA staff when making key decisions of the program
Works with the APA staff to submit bi-annual Board reports on the program’s progress
Assists the Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Chair in identifying additional sponsorship sources and helps foster relationships with potential partners
Works with APA staff as needed to coordinate relevant PAS activities
Assists with the orientation and transition to the next Program Director(s)

Term:

3 years term, two term limit

New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program – Junior Mentors Expand

New Century Scholars Program Junior Mentors are fellows and junior faculty who are interested in mentoring in the program. Junior mentors provide “nuts and bolts” advice to their NCScholar in areas such as choosing and applying to a fellowship, career development, starting and academic career, selecting a research project, negotiating, work/life balance, etc. In our experience, the junior mentorship is an enriching experience if the junior mentor:

Stays in regular contact with your NCScholar during the year (via email, phone, listservs, etc.).
Attends the pre-PAS New Century Scholars conference the day before PAS begins (usually the Friday before PAS, beginning at noon).
Attends the NCScholars dinner banquet that evening.
Meets with their NCScholar during PAS; for example, meeting for coffee or lunch attending a scientific session with him/her.
Participates in program evaluation (questionnaires, etc.).
Is a pediatric generalist or a subspecialist.

New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program – Senior Mentors Expand

New Century Scholars Program Senior Mentors are mid and senior level faculty members of the APA who have a serious commitment to hands-on mentorship, and who are willing to volunteer their time to mentor in this program. Senior mentors provide “big picture” advice to the NCScholar regarding career planning, help in developing specific research and educational scholarship plans, and welcome the NCScholar into the APA and academic pediatric “culture”. In our experience, the senior mentorship is an enriching experience if the senior mentor:

Stays in regular contact with your NCScholar during the year (via email, phone, listserv, etc.).
Attends the NCScholar dinner banquet held the evening before PAS begins
Meet with your NCScholar during PAS; for example, meeting for coffee or lunch, attending a scientific session with him/her.
Participates in program evaluation (questionnaires, etc.).
Is a pediatric generalist or a subspecialist.

Public Policy and Advocacy Advocacy Campaign Committee Trainee Representative Expand

The Public Policy and Advocacy Committee is conducting a yearly campaign for three years to share strategies and skills related to different types of advocacy. We have designed the campaign to focus on skill-building, so you can apply these strategies to your own work. Each year we will highlight a different advocacy-related skill.

The campaign will take place annually, from June to June, and include:

2 short articles or videos a month surrounding a subtopic of the campaign
a bimonthly email highlighting advocacy of APA members
a forum to share ideas and thoughts
3 webinars over the year

The 2024-2025 campaign will focus on sharing scholarly work with local community-based organizations, community leaders, and people with lived experience. The campaign is looking interested trainee representatives (resident and/or fellow) to join the planning committee.

In this national leadership role, trainee representatives:

Provide thought leadership to the planning committee
Will be paired with a faculty planning committee member(s)
Have the flexibility to work via email communication and/or video conferencing with their faculty mentor on shaping one or more of the monthly topics
Attend monthly one-hour planning committee meetings (as their schedule permits)
Contribute to the development of the campaign’s evaluation
Build their academic medicine social network with APA advocacy leaders from across the country

Commitment

The trainee representative will serve a one year term. Interested residents and fellows in their third year of training are also welcome to apply. At the end of the term, the trainee will receive a certificate of participation for their CV and advocacy portfolio.

Applications

The last day applications will be accepted is January 6, 2025. Trainees do not need to be an APA member to apply, but are expected to become a member if accepted. APA membership cost for trainees is $50 per year.

Questions?

Please contact advocacy campaign co-lead Katie K. Tran, MD, MPH at Katie.Tran@bcm.edu for any questions. Thanks!

Public Policy and Advocacy Committee Learning Collaborative Expand

Join the new national advocacy learning collaborative, which is a monthly group where members can share their advocacy projects, hear updates about federal advocacy priorities, and receive feedback and network with colleagues across the country. Meetings start with a 15 minute advocacy update from the American Academy of Pediatrics policy office, a 20 minute presentation from a colleague, and then 20 minutes of discussion. This group is a great way to get more involved with PPAC and the APA.

Commitment

Members meet monthly to share their advocacy projects, hear updates about federal advocacy priorities, and receive feedback and network with colleagues across the country. Meetings alternate between the 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 1-2 PM EST and the 2^nd Thursday of the month from 1-2 PM EST.

Roles and Responsibilities

To attend, you should commit to presenting your work at least once a year.

Questions?

Please email Maya Ragavan if you have any questions.

Quality Improvement and Safety Scholars Program Co-Director Expand

The QSIS Program Director is responsible for overseeing the APA staff carry out the primary functions of the Scholars Program in addition to providing subject matter expertise, faculty and scholar support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Three-year term
Participates in QSIS planning calls
Assists the APA staff with assigning reviewers and guides the review process
Works with the APA staff to select new scholars
Provides the scholars with curriculum, assignments and readings related to their project’s development
Reviews curriculum, assignments and readings related to project’s development on a per cohort basis
Selects faculty leaders
Oversees the assignment of scholars
Serves as an ambassador of the program
Assists the APA staff when making key decisions of the program
Works with the APA staff to submit bi-annual Board reports on the program’s progress
Works with APA staff as needed to coordinate relevant PAS activities
Assists with the orientation and transition to the next Program Director(s)

Term:

3 years

Method of Appointment:

Selected by current program directors and executive committee.

Accountability:

Reports to the Health Care Delivery Chair

Qualifications

Expertise of the subject topic of the particular scholars program
Active engagement within the APA
Interest in the mission of scholars program

Research Pillar Awards Selection Panel Expand

Seeking individuals to assist with reviewing the APA’s Research Pillar Awards.

Commitment

Roles and Responsibilities

Individuals are responsible for reviewing and scoring applications and recommending the award winner to the Research Committee.

Research Scholars Program (RSP) Reimagining Task Force Expand

Seeking individuals to assist with reimagining the Research Scholars Program.

Commitment

Members of this group will serve up to a one-year term.

Roles and Responsibilities

Individuals are responsible for reviewing the current program, brainstorming ideas to update and/or create a new program to serve APA members, and drafting a proposal for APA Board review.

Speed Mentoring Event Chair Expand

The APA Board of Directors is seeking an individual to chair the organization’s flagship Speed Mentoring Committee. The Speed Mentoring Chair works closely with the committee to organize and host the annual Speed Mentoring event.

Commitment
The position’s term is a three year term. The Speed Mentoring Committee meets 2-5 times a year via video conference with work conducted via email in between meetings if needed. The Chair leads the two-hour event at the PAS meeting.

Qualifications

The Speed Mentoring Event Chair can be early career or junior faculty or mid-career. This is a great position to get national leadership experience!

Trainee Representative for Pillar Committee Expand

The APA Board of Directors is seeking trainee representatives to provide thought leadership to the organization’s pillar committees: (1) Diversity Equity and Inclusion, (2) Education, (3) Health Care Delivery, (4) Public Policy and Advocacy and (5) Research.

Commitment
The position has a one or two-year term pending the trainee’s program duration. Each committee may meet up to four times a year via video conference. in addition to conducting work via email.

Young Investigator Awards (YIA) Program – National Adviser Expand

The Young Investigator Awards Program provides funding to support early career investigators interested in pursuing a long-term career in research and academic medicine with a focus on enhancing the health and well-being of all children, particularly those most vulnerable. The funding allows residents, fellows, and early-career faculty to conduct a one-year research project of their own design on topics related to child health promotion, health services research, teaching, and/patient care. These awards often serve as a launching pad for talented trainees and young professionals who work under the excellent guidance of mentors at their home institutions and nationally.

Each awardee works closely with a local mentor at their home institution and is assigned a National Adviser. National Advisors provide advice and input on the YIA’s project and career; complement their institutional mentor by offering additional mentoring on an as-needed basis; supply networking opportunities, both at the PAS meeting and beyond it; offer career advice regarding future academic pursuits; and regularly communicate with the YIA via phone calls, e-mails, and in-person meetings at the annual PAS Meeting. Ideally, a National Advisor is in a different region (at minimum a different institution) from the YIA and has expertise in the YIA’s topic of study.

YIAs are encouraged to take the lead in their mentor-mentee relationships, and, in many cases, YIAs and their National Advisors have kept in touch long after the award year has concluded – even collaborating on further research together!

Requirements: YIAs are encouraged to meet with their National Advisers at the annual PAS Meeting and meet over the phone/email/videoconference quarterly, at minimum, throughout the award year.

Young Investigator Awards (YIA) Program – Reviewer Expand

Meeting Requirements: The majority of the reviewers’ work will be conducted via email. The more reviewers, the fewer proposals will be requested of each individual to score. There will be two rounds of applications. The first round will require scoring and feedback of initial proposals. The second round will require scoring and feedback of full proposals in addition to a study section via videoconference for each offered funding path to determine award recipients.

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