American Academy of Pediatrics
About the AAP
Welcome to the American Academy of Pediatrics – an organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Facts & History
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To accomplish this, AAP shall support the professional needs of its members.
Strategic Plan
In order to articulate its full value to members and stakeholders, the AAP strategic plan focuses on how the Academy as an organization will remain strong, healthy and vibrant over a five-year time frame.
AAP Equity and Inclusion Efforts
See the steps the AAP is taking in its commitment to serve as an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.
AAP History
The AAP was founded in 1930 by 35 pediatricians to serve as an independent forum to address children’s health needs. At that time, the idea that children had unique developmental and health needs was new. Practices that are now standard preventive care (i.e. immunization, regular health exams) were only just beginning to change the custom of treating children as “miniature adults”.
Funding
The AAP programs and activities are funded through a wide array of sources including membership dues, continuing medical education activities, publications, advertising, royalties, grants, corporate partnerships, and charitable contributions from employees and members.
Moving Pediatrics Forward
Advocacy on behalf of the health of all children is in the organizational DNA of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It was an original goal of the founding members of the AAP to build an organization dedicated to advocating for children. Since the development of pediatrics as a specialty field, pediatricians have played a powerful role in creating lasting and meaningful change for the patients they serve.
Community Health and Advocacy
The AAP Community Health and Advocacy Initiatives – Community Access to Child Health (CATCH), Community Pediatric Training Initiative (CPTI), and Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) – support pediatricians and other healthcare providers in their efforts to better understand and advocate for a culture of health in their communities that ensures every child reaches their optimal health and well-being.
Advocacy Issues
At the federal level, the Academy advocates for a wide range of issues that impact children, families and pediatricians. The Academy’s advocacy, driven by its evidence-based policies, extends to all three branches of the federal government.
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