Resources and Materials
The APA Board of Directors has provided an operational template for APA Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Please review the Handbook to learn more about how SIGs provide a forum for interested members of the APA to collaborate and facilitate communication in a particular area of pediatrics.
SIG Chairs are required to submit an annual report in the form of a blog post. Reports should be submitted shortly after PAS. Each post may include:
- Past activities
- Upcoming activities
- Contributions of members or of the SIG
Click here for the SIG Stipend Guide
- The APA will provide an annual stipend not to exceed $500 to each individual SIG to support reasonable SIG activities.
- This funding can be used for the creation of educational materials/supplies needed for the SIG meeting, to pay for a speaker or a poster that is produced by SIG members, or for plaques, etc.
- All SIG-generated bills must be submitted to the APA National Office for payment (please include an itemized receipt of the charges)
- Unused funds do not carry over from one year to the next. Unusual planned expenses over the $500 stipend may be submitted to the Board for special consideration. These require pre-approval by the Board.
- The Association will provide the customary audio-visual support for SIG meetings at the annual PAS meeting. This does not include internet service
All questions regarding this funding can be directed to the APA national office. We recommend contacting the office if you are unsure whether a specific item can be covered with SIG funds.
PAS 2025 will be April 24-28 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Click here for information about Combined SIG sessions at PAS 2025. Deadline to submit this information is July 22, 2024.
How do we request a change to a SIG session once it has been approved?
The PAS change request tracker is now closed. If you have any questions please contact the APA team for assistance.
Changes to an accepted session must be submitted to PAS through their requested channels.
What is the PAS policy for APA SIG speakers?
Per the PAS Speaker Support Policy, Faculty participants are not eligible for complimentary meeting registrations. All participants must register for the PAS Meeting.
The Speaker Support Policy is robust and covers the wide array of speakers invited to PAS. Please be sure you are only referring to the section on APA Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The other policies do not apply for APA sponsored SIG sessions.
Can our speaker get a Guest Pass?
To get a guest pass for PAS the speaker must meet the following requirements:
- Has no affiliation with the PAS meeting,
- Would not be eligible for membership in any of the sponsoring societies
- Has no benefit or interest in attending the entire meeting
- Will only be attending your session
Questions? Email or call the PAS Office Monday through Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm CT
+1.346.258.6216
info@PASMeeting.org.