The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the leading professional association of pediatricians in the United States, dedicated to promoting optimal physical, mental and social health for infants, children, adolescents and young adults through clinical guidance, advocacy, education and research.
Pediatric clinical practice guidelines and standards of care; child and adolescent public health (immunization, infectious disease, injury prevention); maternal and newborn health; Medicaid/CHIP and health coverage for children; mental health and substance use prevention; nutrition and obesity prevention; environmental health and toxic exposure prevention; school and community health policy; telehealth and workforce issues for pediatric care.
Primarily membership dues and subscriptions, revenue from professional meetings and continuing medical education, publication and advertising income, grants and philanthropic contributions.
State and territorial AAP chapters and internal sections/councils; AAP Foundation; frequent collaborators and partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Family Physicians, Children's Hospital Association and the American Board of Pediatrics.
Non‑profit professional medical association (national membership organization)
