The American Academy of Pediatrics ("AAP") is an organization of pediatricians, physicians trained to deal with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Its motto is: "Dedicated to the Health of All Children." Most American and Canadian pediatricians are members of this physician-focused organization. Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics or pædiatrics) is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants and children. ... The Doctor by Luke Fildes This article is about the term physician, one type of doctor; for other uses of the word doctor see Doctor. ...

History

In 1930, 60 physicians who specialized in child health founded the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The name of the non-profit organization reflected the physician's commitment to children and the specialty of pediatrics. It also formally acknowledged the difference between adult and child health care. In 1948, the first issue of their journal Pediatrics was published. Pediatrics is an official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. ...

In the last 75 years, the AAP has grown to a membership of 60,000 board-certified primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists. Through advocacy efforts, physician education, research, and the continual creation of pediatric care and practice policies, AAP members and staff work tirelessly to affect broad social and medical changes benefiting all children and the future of pediatrics.

A Board of Directors, consisting of district chairs elected by AAP members in 10 geographic districts, oversees the governance of the AAP. AAP chapters are organized groups of pediatricians and other health care professionals working to achieve AAP goals in their communities. There are 59 chapters in the US and 7 chapters in Canada.

The AAP is located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Incorporated Village in 1956. ...

Mission statement

"The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults."

Fellows

A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) must be certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or La Corporation Professionelle de Medicins du Quebec. A Specialty Fellow must be certified in a specialty of pediatrics. A Corresponding Fellow is a fellow who resides and practices in a country other than the United States of America, its territories, or Canada, and must have been certified by the appropriate boards. Board certified can refer to: American Board of Medical Specialties certification Nursing board certification Category: ... The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, (RCPSC) is a national, private, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada. ...

Controversy

The AAP has recently faced criticism over its campaign for stricter gun controls and its support for gay adoption.

Campaign for Children's Health Care

AAP is a partner in the Campaign for Children's Health Care, a multi-year campaign to raise awareness about the problem of uninsured children in America. The Campaign for Childrens Health Care is an American issue advocacy campaign dedicated to making high-quality, affordable health insurance coverage for all of Americas children a top national priority. ...

External links

• AAP.org - American Academy of Pediatrics (official site; includes information on AAP policy and advocacy efforts, as well as up-to-date health information for parents and educators).

• AAP.org - 'AAP Friends of Children Fund Corporate Members'

• Campaign for Children's Health Care