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1 AAP.ORG AAP MEMBERSHIP: Stay Connected After Training Christine Thang, MD Pediatric Resident UCLA Medical Center
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AAP MEMBERSHIP:
Stay Connected After Training
Christine Thang, MDPediatric ResidentUCLA Medical Center
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Ashley Lucke, MD, FAAP Past-Chair, Section on Pediatric Trainees Fellowship Trainee,Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, TX
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is your professional home for all your career needs. As you transition from residency to fellowship or to practice, look to the AAP and your 66,000 pediatric colleagues for practice-related information, mentoring, networking, MOC and CME. We’re here to help you be the best doctor you can be for kids.
Who is this designed for?
Graduating residents and fellowship trainees.
How does this guide help?
This guide will help you understand how the AAP is organized and give you an overview of the benefits of membership and resources available.
When should you read this?
Before you transition out of residency and/or fellowship training.
Where can you find more information?
aap.org/soecp
Mission & Core Values
The mission of the AAP is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. To accomplish this mission, the Academy shall support the professional needs of its members.
The Academy achieves this mission through provision of consistently high levels of value to member pediatricians, pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, trusted advice to children and families, and professional development opportunities for pediatric leadership. Indeed, as a mission-driven membership-based organization, enhancing child health through its pediatrician and pediatric medical subspecialist and surgical specialist members is at the heart of the Academy’s work. Its strengths include a strong emphasis on policy, advocacy, and education; serving as a public face for children’s health and the profession; and a mission-driven culture. These services are driven by the Academy’s core values and commitments as an organization.
“Once I started residency I felt the need for an advocacy home. Joining the Section on Pediatric Trainees and getting a chance to work on efforts to get out the vote and increase child literacy showed me the power of the advocacy voice of the AAP. As a former triple board resident I have also been very focused on the integration of physical and mental health and through the AAP I was able to create a trainee liaison position to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I also learned the importance of publishing as a tool for advocacy, which has lead me to taking many other editorial positions and continuing to publish.”
Justin Schreiber, DO, FAAP Early Career Physician Pittsburgh, PA Have you been involved with a program or project through the AAP that you’d love to share? Submit your story today at aap.org/getinvolved!
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AdvocacyKids need your support now more than ever. In this rapidly changing healthcare environment, AAP Members consistently work to influence legislation on behalf of children. Together, we make a difference.
Questions?Department of Federal Affairs
800 336 [email protected]
Division of State Government Affairs
800 433 9016, extension [email protected]
Tyler Smith, MD, MPH, FAAPEarly Career Physician,
General PediatricsBaltimore, MD
Blueprint for Childrenaap.org/blueprint The AAP recently developed the Blueprint for Children to put forward a vision for what the current administration can do to improve the lives of children. This document includes specific policy recommendations for the federal government to align its activities to promote healthy children, support secure families, build strong communities, and ensure that the United States is a leading nation for children. You can read it online aap.org/blueprint.
Visit aap.org/federaladvocacy for the latest information and resources on AAP federal policy priorities.
The Department of Federal Affairs operates a network of AAP members called Key Contacts. Key Contacts receive important assignments, timely federal updates, and information on upcoming events related to federal advocacy. Become a Key Contact by emailing the Department of Federal Affairs at [email protected].
Visit aap.org/stgovaffairs (MyAAP login required) to access state advocacy resources including online state bill tracking, state issue briefs, state advocacy e-updates, and much more.
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Heading into subspecialty training? Starting in July 2017, the AAP is including PREP® Subspecialty Self-Assessment for fellowship trainees who are members (A $260 value). These online assessments are mapped to American Board of Pediatric subspecialty content specifications and are available in 13 areas of specialty care in 2018 including
• PREP Adolescent Medicine
• PREP Cardiology
• PREP DB Peds
• PREP E-Med
• PREP GI
• PREP Endocrinology
• PREP Hematology-Oncology
• PREP Hospital Medicine (coming in January 2018)
• PREP ICU
• PREP Infectious Diseases
• NeoReviewsPlus®
• PREP Nephrology
• PREP Pulmonology
Don’t forget the AAP offers these great resources as well:
• Subspecialty Advocacy Report
• Discounts on Subspecialty Performance in Practice courses
• Membership opportunities in subspecialty sections and councils
Graduating members take advantage of $100,000 in guaranteed life insurance and $1,000 monthly of disability income for one year paid for by the AAP Group Insurance Trust.
Benefits + Services for all member categoriesEnhance your knowledge and establish connections vital to providing optimal care for children. AAP Membership can be your springboard to career advancement or a platform for the initiatives that are most important to you!
With AAP Membership, you can:• Prepare for subspecialty board exams with online access to PREP®
Subspecialty Self-Assessments covering 13 areas of specialty care in 2018 (For Fellowship Trainees only)
• Stay current with the latest in pediatrics and infectious diseases with Red Book® Online, Pediatrics (print and online), AAP News (print and online), eBreaking News and AAP News OnCall
• Enhance quality and close practice gaps with EQIPP quality improvement courses
• Take advantage of the lifelong e-learning center through your subscription to PediaLink®
• Take action on federal legislation impacting children and the practice of pediatrics as a Key Contact
• Access members-only content throughout aap.org by visiting MyAAP
Membership also allows you to:• Save money with member discounts on AAP products, services,
and meetings
• Improve practice efficiency and patient care through valuable practice support resources online
• Participate in improving the quality and value of care and outcomes for children through the Quality Improvement Innovation Networks (QuIIN)
• Save money though member discount programs in insurance, credit cards, car rentals, office supplies, website development, pediatric purchasing programs, and more
• Collaborate with others who share similar interests and specialties through membership opportunities in sections and councils
• Promote your practice through a listing in Find a Pediatrician on healthychildren.org
• Access more than 66,000 pediatric colleagues through the membership directory
• Conveniently book travel through AAP Travel Services or online through Concur
Are you juggling student loans? See if you qualify to start saving money on your student debt. Powered by USI Affinity, SoFi refinances federal AND student loans into one easy payment. Affordable rates can help you save over the life of your loan*. Plus, AAP members earn a $500 Welcome Bonus at disbursal. Learn more and apply at aap.org/sofi.
*Check online for eligibility requirements.
Charles (Trey) Williams, MDPediatric ResidentUniversity of Vermont
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Becoming an engaged AAP member can connect you with experts in the field of pediatrics and its subspecialties and make a real difference to your career. You will feel empowered as an AAP member when your voice is magnified from one to 66,000!
Stay energized about child health issues with opportunities that abound for collaboration with colleagues that share your passion about pediatrics. You will also find value and education by being a part of the hub for pediatric public policy, guidelines and advocacy.
“Within the AAP, I’ve developed mentorships and friendships I’ll value the rest of my career. I’ll stay with the AAP because I am reinvigorated by the advocacy projects I plan and participate in, like fighting food insecurity by packing
after-school snacks for kids without food.”
Engage with Social MediaIf you enjoy participating on social media, then we encourage you to get involved as one of our Tweetiatricians. The AAP is currently on the following sites:
Twitter: @AmerAcadPeds, @AAPSOPT
Facebook: AmerAcadPeds, AAPSOPT, AAPSOECP
YouTube: aaptv
Section, Council + Chapter MembershipDo remarkable things for children through involvement with the AAP. Make connections you didn’t know were possible and advance your career through a variety of engagement opportunities.
Sections and CouncilsJoin sections and/or councils based on your member type and established criteria. (Some additional dues may apply.)
Sections are groups within AAP that advance their respective special interests through policy development, education, and advocacy for children. Members within each section guide AAP policies, clinical reports, and practice standards, and act as AAP representatives to other organizations. Each section presents leadership opportunities through an elected executive committee and many appointed sub-committees.
Councils represent the evolution of committees and sections working in the same field into an integrated structure. Similar to sections, they generate policy, create educational programming and resources, develop and promote advocacy initiatives, support translation of policy and education into practice, and integrate and evaluate these efforts to maximize impact.
ChaptersGet involved and enhance your leadership skills by participating in state chapters. Shape the development and implementation of child health policy and advocate at the state and local levels through one of our 59 US chapters. Members in each chapter establish legislative priorities and volunteer their efforts to see them through. Chapters partner with other organizations in each state to advance children’s health and well-being.
CommitteesAAP Members on National Committees develop the majority of policy statements published by the AAP and author books based on their area(s) of expertise. Once members are notified of all committee vacancies, they have the opportunity to nominate Fellows (including themselves) for positions. All committee members are board appointed.
Don’t just renew… become an engaged member of the AAP!aap.org/getinvolved
Erika Bernardo, MD, FAAP Fellowship Trainee, Pediatric Critical Care MedicineBaylor College of Medicine, TX
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Fellowship Trainee Member $125/yearTake advantage of reduced rates for trainees throughout fellowship and continue to be a member of the Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT) for no additional dues. In addition to valuable content and resources like PREP, membership also offers access to Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and much more. Many fellowship programs pay for membership, so make sure to ask your program director.
Membership in the AAP gives you the added distinction of being a pediatric expert with the FAAP credential once you pass the board exam regardless of which member category you are in. #FAAPulous #FutureFAAP#AAPSOECP
Candidate Member $255 for the 1st year, $510 full dues
Unless you have notified us of fellowship training, all graduating residents become Candidates and receive a 50% discount.
Candidate Members who become board certified will automatically transition to the Fellow category at the next renewal cycle. Let us know if you’d like to be a Fellow before your next renewal.
Fellow $330 for the 1st year, $660 full dues
Graduating residents who are board certified may bypass the candidate member year and be upgraded to Fellow to receive these additional benefits:
• Opportunity to hold national office
• AAP Fellow Certificate
• Right to serve on national committees
• Free year in the Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) (New Fellows only)
Graduating Residents + Fellowship Trainees
Stay connected to your pediatric colleagues by maintaining your membership. To help with this important transition in your career, several resources will extend beyond graduation to help with board preparation:
• The PREP® The Curriculum online package is available through December 31st of your graduation year with the following access:
• PREP Self-Assessment online access and CME credit can be claimed for three years after initial publication date.
• Full-text online access to Pediatrics in Review content (for years in which subscriptions were purchased) is available in perpetuity.
• Continue to manage your Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) through PediaLink®.
• Video series on Key Aspects of Financial Wellness: Credit & Credit Score, Retirement Planning, Debt & Money Management and more! (visit: aapinsurance.com)
Please remember to update your current mailing and email addresses to receive benefits after leaving your training program. Please log on to aap.org/myaccount with your AAP ID # or contact customer service as soon as you know your new address. Make sure to change your .edu email address to a more permanent email.
Chief Resident Member $115/year (typically paid for by your residency program)
Continue to receive the same benefits as you did during residency. Many residency programs pay for membership dues for chief residents.
Following graduation you will be invoiced as a candidate member, unless you notify us that you are continuing training as a chief resident.
Graduating resident/chief resident members are invoiced in the spring for 1 of 2 member categories, Fellowship Trainee Member or Candidate Member.
Continue your membership
Maya Moody, DO, FAAPEarly Career Physician,General PediatricsSt. Louis, MO
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Update your contact informationTo ensure that you receive all of your publications in a timely manner, keep your contact information up to date. We also encourage you to provide us with updates on your education, board certification, and personal & professional demographic information, specifically your e-mail address and cell phone number. The easiest way to update your information is through shop.aap.org/account/my-account. If you don’t remember your AAP ID login, you can either call Customer Service at 866 843 2271 or check the mailing label of any of your print subscriptions.
Employer paid membership duesWhen you are interviewing for a fellowship and/or practice position, make sure that you ask whether or not your membership dues would be paid for by the institution/employer. This agreement can be worked into your employment contract.
Section on Early Career PhysiciansThe Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) is your home for topics and issues relating to re-locating, starting in practice, learning how to navigate the AAP, and much more. You can join the SOECP for only $10 per year. To join, visit aap.org/getinvolved. Newly boarded members are given a free year in the SOECP.
Early Career Physicians Guide to the AAPAs an early career physician, it may be difficult at first to see where you fit in to the AAP. That is where the Early Career Physicians Guide to the AAP comes in. You’ll find vital information that will help you navigate the AAP and provide you with useful tools to use as you continue on your career path as an early career physician in the AAP. Visit the SOECP website at aap.org/soecp.
Become a mentor and/or a menteeMentorship is one of the most important tools for professional development and has been linked to greater productivity, career advancement, and professional satisfaction. The AAP recognizes that mentorship is critical in helping to nurture and grow our future leaders. The AAP Mentorship Program seeks to establish mentoring relationships between trainees/early career physicians and practicing AAP member physicians. Join today at aapmentorship.chronus.com.
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“Through my involvement in the Academy, I’ve had the fortune to be guided by wise FAAPs who have not only helped my Academy work, but have also become my mentors. I am confident that these relationships will bring me professional and personal rewards. For me, these relationships have added enormous value to the Academy.”
Shawn Batlivala, MD, FAAP Early Career Physician, Pediatric CardiologyJackson, MS
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AAP Membership FAQsWhen will I be billed? An explanation of your first bill.Your 12-month membership begins the day your payment is processed. This is called “anniversary billing.” Renewal invoices are mailed four months prior to your membership expiration. If your residency program typically paid your dues during the summer, then your first invoice should arrive in the spring.
How do I pay my dues?First, it is important that the AAP has up-to-date contact information to reach you. Your invoice will be sent to you via US mail and e-mail. Once you receive your invoice, you have three options for paying your dues:
Online: shop.aap.org/account/my-membership Mail: P.O. Box 776413, Chicago, IL 60677-6413 Phone: 866 843 2271
Why are there chapter dues too?Chapters are automatically added to all dues invoices. Membership is strongly encouraged to help you get involved and network at the local level, but is not mandatory. If you do not wish to belong to your chapter, you may remove it online, cross it off the invoice and subtract it from your total, or let the representative know when you call to pay dues.
If my membership lapses, how do I rejoin?Check your account at shop.aap.org/account/my-membership, you may have an invoice waiting to be paid. You may rejoin at any time by calling 866 843 2271. Your membership is immediately activated when your payment is processed.
“I am a member of the AAP because it is the largest group of pediatricians in the country with the sole purpose of advocating for children. I see no greater importance. It is important to stay a member after residency because by staying involved then you are doing a better job at advocating for your patients.”
Matthew Hornik, DO, FAAPEarly Career Physician, General PediatricsWest Bloomfield, MI
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Questions? Please Contact:Julie Raymond, CAE Manager, Member Sections and Engagement
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A BIT ABOUT THE AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.• The AAP has approximately 66,000
members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and many other countries.
• Members include medical students, residents, fellowship trainees, pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
• 62% of board-certified pediatricians are members—they are called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
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