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July 15, 2021 Dear Members, I hope you are enjoying summer and keeping cool.  I am contacting you on behalf of the Academic Pediatric Association’s Board of Directors, to update you on recent changes the APA has made to its nominations and leadership recruitment process. I had the privilege of chairing the 2020 Nominating Committee with…

The APA is excited to share pediatric residency programs can enjoy special membership rates to enroll all residents in the APA. Memberships are based on the number of residents in each program. Enroll Your Residency Program

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…

Faculty Development Programs Educational Scholars Program Applications due September 10, 2021 Apply Research Scholars Program Applications due October 1, 2021 Apply   Mentoring Programs New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program (NCS) (Sponsored by the APA, ABP & APS)   Applications due October 1, 2021 Apply Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on Diversity (RAPID) Conference Applications due…

The APA is looking for individuals who are interested in assisting the Board of Directors with setting the direction of the Association’s programs and services. Everyone can engage with the APA; there are numerous leadership opportunities with different time commitments. By becoming a volunteer leader, you can have direct impact on the Association’s work and…

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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 APA had the opportunity to sponsor this report. About An ad hoc committee, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, will examine the current state of primary care in the United States and develop an implementation plan to build upon the recommendations from the 1996 IOM report, “Primary Care:…

April 30, 2021 Dear APA Membership: We recognize that this year’s PAS will not be the same as in years past.  This year’s conference comes at a time when we could all use the energizing feeling that going to PAS brings – the energy from gathering to learn, reconnecting with former colleagues, or making new…

We are excited to share the 2021 APA Miller-Sarkin and Pillar Award winners. Thank you to all of the nominees and nominators, for taking the time to submit applications for consideration, and to the review committees for their time and dedication during the review and selection process. Join us in congratulating your extraordinary colleagues! Health…