American Academy of Pediatrics - New York Chapter 2 (AAP NY2)

Description

New York Chapter of the AAP is an endorsed Chapter Affiliate of the national American Academy of Pediatrics, and represents the AAP members in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk in New York. There are approximately 1,300 members in New York Chapter 2.

Member benefits

The Chapter is NY Pediatricians\' voice in local, state and national affairs. By joining the Chapter, Pediatricians have a channel to legislators so that they will be aware of their concerns.

Mission / Aims

New York Chapter 2 is a non-profit organization with the following objectives:

To improve the health and welfare of all infants, children, adolescents and young adults in the State of New York.

To unite qualified pediatricians of lower New York State into a representative organization for the advancement of the practice of pediatrics.

To study the scientific, educational, social, economic, and legislative aspects of medicine in order to maintain the highest standards of practice in pediatrics, and to prepare and recommend necessary changes in existing or contemplated medical programs.

To further the policies and the objectives of the American Academy of Pediatrics at the state and local level.

To promote excellence in pediatric care by organizing programs of post-graduate education.

Training / Licensing / Certification

NY Chapter 2 sponsors educational meetings, often at no cost to members, which address everyday practice problems which affect the pediatrician\'s daily life.

Affiliations

We are member of:

AAP District II

American Academy of Pediatrics

Partner Associations:

AAP New York Chapter 1

AAP New York Chapter 3