American Academy of Pediatrics - Georgia Chapter

Overview:

Profession(s): Pediatrics
Member Type(s): Pediatricians
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1954
Members: 1,700
Address: 1330 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA
Website: www.gaaap.org

Description:

The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is a non-profit organization with currently over 1,700 members who practice primary care pediatrics and pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties.

Mission/Aims:

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

To unite qualified pediatricians of the 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.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)