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

Overview:

Profession(s): Pediatrics
Member Type(s): Pediatricians
Scope: Regional - New York
Formed: 1949
Members: 1,300
Address: 420 Lakeville Road, Suite 244, New Hyde Park, NY , 11042, USA
Phone: 516 326-0310
Website: www.ny2aap.org

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.

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.

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.

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:

Associations to which we are a member:
American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP District II

Partner Associations:
AAP New York Chapter 1
AAP New York Chapter 3

Verification Criteria:

License to practice medicine in NY State;
Fello or Candidate Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.