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Read MoreThe APA is spotlighting the careers of members approved for Emeritus memberhip status. Join us in congratulating Dr. Edward Schor. My career has ranged over the full spectrum of opportunities available to a pediatric generalist. In retrospect, two observations have guided me. First, that things could be better; and second, that children’s life course depends…
Read MoreHi, everyone! The last week has seen a lot of change on the ground. On one hand, the federal government has extended its social distancing recommendations, and trajectories of hospitalizations and deaths appear as serious as previously predicted, especially on the mid-Atlantic coast and pockets of the South and Midwest. On the other hand, there…
Read MoreHi, everyone! Last week was a long, intense week as we headed toward a more comprehensive public health shutdown. On behalf of the APA staff and board, I hope you’re all doing as well as possible, that your family and friends are doing okay, and that your students, colleagues, institutions, and communities are banding together…
Read MoreClinical guidance on well-child and sick visits How do we provide routine preventive and sick care during this pandemic? The AAP recently published recommendations to give guidance on best practices for how to care for patients under these conditions. Key takeaways are: Continue to offer well-child check ups. Consider conducting well visits for newborns, and…
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020 Dear Member Colleagues, As many of you have heard today, due to the rapidly rising public health concerns caused by the recent global outbreaks of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the 2020 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting has been cancelled. Although we are disappointed that we will be unable to meet in…
Read MoreDue to the numerous travel bans resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, APA’s Region 6 annual meeting will be rescheduled in the Fall. The Region Co-Chairs will send the updated information in the coming weeks.
Read MoreDid you know that children, months old to 4 years old, were under-counted more than any other age group in the last Census? It’s extremely important that every child be counted because the 2020 Census will help determine how much government funding communities receive for critical resources that children and families will depend on for…
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Read MoreAcademic general pediatric fellows, hospital medicine fellows, program directors and child health professionals and leaders in graduate education are invited to attend the annual Fellows Conference. Attendees will collaborate, develop leadership skills and share scholarly interests in research, education, quality improvement and advocacy. Click Here for More Info & to Register
Read MoreRSP is now recruiting for national advisors for their sixth cohort. This is a great opportunity to work with junior faculty who are building their understanding of research through didactic education and designing and conducting their own research. We hope you consider serving as a national adviser for one of the scholars. RSP National Advisor…
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