American Academy of Pediatrics - Oregon Chapter (AAP-OC)

Description

The Mission of the Oregon Pediatric Society is…
* To promote the optimal health and development of children and youth in partnership with their families and communities, and
* To support the pediatricians who care for them.

Our Vision is that..
* All children grow as healthy and productive members of their communities.
* Pediatricians set the standard for child health care, and are fulfilled throughout their careers.

Values
We believe…
* Children are our greatest asset, now and in the future
* Children thrive in healthy and safe families and communities.
* Children should have access to quality comprehensive and integrated health care.
* Children achieve optimal health and development through collaboration between health care providers, families, and communities.
* Pediatricians provide essential leadership in promoting excellence in health care delivery and policy for all children and adolescents.
* Pediatricians are committed to lifelong learning and quality improvement

The Oregon Pediatric Society welcomes partnerships with all who share these values.

Member benefits

OPS membership gives you the opportunity to collaborate with other pediatricians to advocate for excellence in health care delivery and policy for all children and adolescents.

OPS also supports its members by offering leadership, networking, and educational opportunities to enhance your career development.

OPS membership helps you increase your knowledge of and participation in advocacy for children at a state level. Our members work to positively influence the quality of pediatric practice and the welfare of children and cooperate with other organizations to improve children's health and well-being.

OPS sponsors local education and training courses at which you can receive MOC and CME credit. Membership also links you to many partner conferences and training.

We welcome your energy and enthusiasm and offer you many ways to become involved and develop leadership skills. As a member, you can join other state, district, and national pediatric chapters to stimulate interest in the health and welfare of children. OPS members actively participate in many chapter committees, programs, workgroups, and initiatives.

Membership provides you the opportunity to network and interact with other pediatricians with similar interests. Join us in collaborating with other local, regional, and national child advocacy groups.