by | May 8, 2014 | 2014-05-09, Hot Topics
Every year, the two candidates for President-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics are asked to submit brief responses to questions about their respective visions and priorities for the Academy. This year, Dr. Joseph Hagan of Burlington, VT and Dr. Benard Dreyer...
by | May 8, 2014 | 2014-05-09, Hot Topics
Please see the articles and practitioner-friendly study summaries regarding second-hand smoke below from Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) section of the AAP. Implementation of a Parental Tobacco Control Intervention in Pediatric Practice Strict Smoke-free...
by | May 8, 2014 | 2014-05-09, Clinical Study Volunteer Opportunities
Now Recruiting Participants for NIH Study Toddler Language Development Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health are seeking toddlers 12 or 18 months of age with language delays (i.e., no words at 18 months, limited vocalizations at 12 months) or typical...
by | May 8, 2014 | 2014-05-09, Announcements
“Howard University Names Respected Pediatrician Dr. Joseph L. Wright as Chair of Pediatrics” To see the press release, please click here.
by | May 8, 2014 | 2014-05-09, Hot Topics
At the close of the 2014 Annual Leadership Forum on Sunday, March 16th, all voting members present were invited to select the Top 10 resolutions they felt were of most importance to the grassroots of the Academy. Please click here for a report of the prioritization...
by | May 8, 2014 | 2014-05-09, Event Photos
The DC AAP Young Physicians’ Section held an interactive workshop led by Dr. Alexandra Mislin, Assistant Professor at American University, Kogod School of Business, who specializes in Contract Negotiation, and Steve Kaufmann ESQ., who specializes in physician...