American Academy Of Pediatrics

Mission and History

The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of all infants, children, and adolescents in the State of Georgia. Our mission statement outlines our purpose: To improve the health and welfare of all the infants, children and adolescents in the State of Georgia. We achieve this by staying at the forefront of scientific research, education, and policy making. Over the years, we have been committed to securing and maintaining the highest standards of practice in pediatrics.

Chapter Benefits

As a member of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, you have access to numerous benefits that enhance your professional and personal development. These benefits include:

• Building your leadership skills through participation in Chapter committees, task forces, and sections
• Advocacy in the Georgia Assembly and state Medicaid and Peachcare programs
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities that improve the quality of patient care

Services Offered

The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers a range of services that support the needs of our members. These services include:

• Continuing medical education (CME) activities that focus on timely and relevant topics such as immunizations, breastfeeding, and mental and behavioral health
• Advocacy efforts that promote the interests of our members in the Georgia Assembly and state Medicaid and Peachcare programs
• Membership benefits that enhance your professional and personal development

Upcoming Events

We have an exciting calendar of events lined up throughout the year. Some of the upcoming events include:

• Our annual Summer CME Meeting, Pediatrics by the Sea, which takes place from June 12-15, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
• Regular webinars and EPIC programs that focus on immunizations, breastfeeding, and mental and behavioral health
• A range of CME activities that provide opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Advocacy

The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to advocating for the interests of our members in the Georgia Assembly and state Medicaid and Peachcare programs. We stay at the forefront of policy making to ensure that the needs of our members are represented and that the highest standards of practice in pediatrics are maintained.