American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 2
2023 - April Edition
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Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP |
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President's Message
It’s great to see that the weather is warming up a bit and we’re getting a break from the rain. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C. with other chapter members to attend the AAP Advocacy Conference.
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The focus of the conference and our advocacy visits was the impact of social media on the ongoing child and adolescent mental health crisis. We discussed how particular features of social media—personal data collection, manipulative design practices, and algorithmic recommendations—put children at risk of exposure to extreme content and make it harder for them to put down their devices.
Conference attendees from all over California were able to visit with staff from our senatorial and congressional offices to discuss the AAP’s position on this important issue. For further details of the conference and the AAP’s federal advocacy priorities, check out this month’s edition of the Quorum by Dr. Kamaal Jones, Chapter 2 legislative analyst.
Registration is opening this week for the chapter Advances in Pediatrics Symposium on May 20 at UCLA. Please register and attend if you are available! We have an amazing line-up of speakers with small group breakout sessions divided into domains of interest: clinical, advocacy, and practice management. Congratulations to the medical students, residents, and fellows whose poster abstracts were selected for presentation, with a special nod to Dr. Garrity who will be our trainee oral presenter.
Congratulations also to Dr. Elizabeth Volpicelli for receiving a 2023 CATCH Resident grant for her project entitled “Rooted in Resilience”!
The next chapter social event will be held on April 21 in April 29 in Kern County. You can RSVP in the upcoming events section below. Please email Tomas at ttorices@aapca2.org if you have any ideas for an event or would like to host with the chapter’s support. Our goal is to host an in-person event in every county of the chapter by the end of the year!
I would like to welcome our new chapter members and encourage them to get involved by joining a chapter committee. Information about our committees and other resources are available on our website, aapca2.org. Your support makes the work of this chapter possible!
Some other highlights and upcoming events in this month’s newsletter include:
- April 22 | Volunteering opportunity/ Climate Change Event
- April 25 | Immigrant Health Webinar
- April 26 | District IX Climate Change Webinar
- April 29 | AAP-CA2 Social in Kern County
- May 4 | Infection Prevention in Schools and Daycares (Webinar)
- May 20 | AAP-CA2 Advances in Pediatrics Symposium at UCLA
- May 31 | Everybody Deserves Healthcare (Webinar)
I hope you have a wonderful month!
Best wishes,
Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP
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Chapter 2 Pediatricians and Pediatric Subspecialists
Join us for the AAP-CA2 Social in Kern County
Saturday, April 29, 2023
1 - 3:30 PM
Scroll below for more details
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The Quorum
Advocacy Conference and The Unwinding
By Kamaal A. Jones, MD, FAAP
Policy and Legislative Affairs Analyst
From March 26-28 th hundreds of pediatricians gathered in Washington DC for the annual AAP Advocacy conference. This incredible event was the first in-person conference since 2019 and brought over 300 doctors together to sharpen their advocacy skills, get updated on pressing policy issues, and to speak to members of congress about key challenges facing children and families. Read more...
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QI Project | UCLA Anti-Vaping Champions
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Participate in Quality Improvement with UCLA Anti-Vaping Champions!
UCLA Anti-Vaping Champions is interested in collaborating with clinics on quality improvement projects to incorporate vaping screening, counseling, and treatment referrals during visits for pediatric patients. Receive MOC Part 4 credit for your participation.
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Do you Tweet?
To all the Tweetiatricians out there, the AAP provides monthly content ideas to facilitate your communication with your followers. Follow the links below to access templated content for your messages.
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April Tweetiatrician Update
In this issue:
- How to use your voice to combat anti-vaccine, mis- and disinformation
- Sample messages for April include:
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- National Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month
- National Infant Immunization Week (April 26-May 2) #NIIW
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Registration Opens This Week |
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Gender Affirming Care
Jonathan Warus, MD, FAAP
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Teen Mental Health
Cheryl L. Green, MD
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The New Infection Prevention
Ken Zangwill, MD, FAAP
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Healthy Air For Healthy Kids
Catherine J. Karr, PhD, MD, MS
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Updates of Advocacy
Kamaal Jones, MD, FAAP
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Breakout Sessions - Three Tracks
Advocacy - Practice Management - Clinical
(See website for full lecture titles)
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E-Cigarrete Update
Hannah Kwak, MD
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Optimizing Remuneration
Anthony Moretti, MD, FAAP
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Febrile Infant
Jennifer Savitz, MD, FAAP
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Undocumented Youth/Mental Health
Natalie Cruz, Psy.D.
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Contract Negotiations
Anthony Moretti, MD, FAAP
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Hyperbilirubinemia
Mitchell Goldstein, MD, FAAP
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Media Training
Cori Cross, MD, FAAP
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Financially Sound Practice Management
Anthony Moretti, MD, FAAP
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Mental Health Crisis Management
Janet Charoensook, MD
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Afternoon Plenary Lectures |
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Reproductive Health
Sophia Yen, MD, MPH
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Glomerular Disease Outcomes
Kelly Garrity, MD, FAAP
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Free registration for medical students, residents and fellowship trainees
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2023 Symposium - Abstracts
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We would like to recognize the following finalists whose abstracts were selected to be showcased at our upcoming Advances in Pediatrics Symposium. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's research awards.
Accepted for Oral Presentation
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Kelly Garrity, MD (Second year pediatric nephrology fellow at UCLA) Adolescent and Young Adult Onset Glomerular Disease Outcomes, the Social and Clinical Implications
Accepted for Poster Presentation
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Sahar Panjwani, MD (First-year pediatric resident at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles) Anti-CASPR2 Antibody Autoimmune Encephalitis in a 2-year-old Female with Elevated Mercury Levels and COVID-19
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Iesha Ticknor (Third-year medical student at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine) Identification of Challenges and Facilitators to Behavioral Health Referral Completion in Children Screened Positive for Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Emma Towslee, MD (First-year pediatric resident at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital) Is this Purely New Onset Type 1 Diabetes? A case of New Onset Type 1 Diabetes and New Onset Addison's Disease.
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Elizabeth J. Volpicelli, MD (Second-year resident at UCLA Pediatric Residency Program) Lessons Learned from a Quality Improvement Initiative: Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Pediatric Resident Continuity Clinic
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Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Volpicelli at the UCLA Pediatric Residency Program! Dr. Volpicelli was awarded a 2023 AAP CATCH grant.This grant is being supported through the special funding opportunity sponsored by the AAP Section on Pediatric Trainees. Dr. Volpicellis's project is entitled, “Rooted in Resilience.” The goals of this project are to promote awareness of adverse childhood experiences, their prevalence, and their impact on health; to identify children at risk for developing toxic stress; and to implement effective interventions to promote resilience and optimal health. Dr. Volpicelli will be leading five resiliency training sessions to at-risk, high school students by collaborating with local high schools and community-based organizations.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Volpicelli from AAP-CA Chapter 2!
About CATCH Grants… The Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program is a flagship initiative of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) which supports pediatricians to lead innovative, community-based projects that increase children’s access to optimal health or well-being. CATCH grants – including CATCH Planning, CATCH Implementation, and CATCH Resident grants— are open to AAP member pediatricians and trainees. Pediatricians and residents with innovative ideas to plan or implement initiatives that address critical child health issues in their local communities may apply for $10,000 and $2,000, respectively. Stay tuned for the 2024 Call for Proposals for funding through the CATCH program! https://grants.aap.org/res/p/available-grant-applicati/
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Dear Medical Students and Residents… We want to highlight you in our newsletter!
We are reaching out to invite medical students and pediatric trainees to contribute an article to our AAPCA2 monthly newsletter to be published in an upcoming month. The AAPCA2 Newsletter Editorial Board will help to review and edit all submissions prior to publication. Read more...
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James Brewer, M.D.
Practice location: Santa Barbara, CA
Number of years in practice: 23 years
Growing up in Santa Barbara, I began surfing when I was 12 years old, and I still take my longboard out when there is a swell or just for the fun of paddling out. I also enjoy tennis, playing guitar, and reading (including pediatrics!). I am married and have 3 young adult daughters, one of whom will be attending UCSF Medical School this fall and is currently interested in coming back to town to be a 3rd generation primary care physician. Continue reading ...
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The Member Spotlight is written to highlight our chapter membership. Chapter members can submit personal narratives about themselves with a focus on how they maintain their physician wellness in the face of everyday struggles and challenges. Authors may also choose to highlight a practice, volunteer activities, QI projects, etc. The purpose of the spotlight series is to encourage and foster unity and support within the chapter.
Please complete THIS FORM to be considered for a future Member Spotlight in the AAP-CA2 Newsletter! |
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Reach Out & Read Inland Empire
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Research-Focused Resource Sharing in the Inland Empire
By Delesa Barnes
Reach Out and Read Inland Empire Program Coordinator
The more that we learn about the importance of the early months and years for fostering healthy brain development, the more convinced we are of the importance of pediatric primary care for its unparalleled access to, and influence on families and children during this critical developmental window. Continue reading...
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Child Development Institute | Resources
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Child Development Institute (CDI) provides enriching programs, community resources and therapeutic services for infants, young children and their families. CDI has been providing comprehensive early intervention services, in-home and clinic based, throughout the San Fernando Valley for over 25 years. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists are highly skilled professionals who help families understand and support optimal developmental outcomes for their child(ren). |
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CDI’s Hospital to Home Bridge Program provides free multidisciplinary services ensuring that families and babies receive the emotional and developmental support needed when they transition from the NICU to the home.
If you have patients who are at risk for developmental delays or have concerns about their development, we are a 1 stop shop and can help. We are contracted with Regional Center and most insurance companies. Additionally, our free Early Learning Centers in Reseda and Canoga Park provide enrichment activities as well as free developmental screenings for infants and young children. Contact CDI at (818) 888-4559 or www.cdikids.org. |
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LAC DPH | Vaccine Preventable Diseases Control Program
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Do you want to promote safe, effective and caring immunization practices at your clinic? The Immunization Skills Institute (ISI) is a free immunization training offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. ISI is tailored for medical assistants (MA), pharmacists, licensed vocational nurses (LVN), or anyone who provides immunizations. The three-hour training led by registered nurses and vaccine consultants combines lecture, video, and mentored practice sessions with the goal to increase competency in safe, effective, and caring immunization techniques.
After completion of the training, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of immunization best practices, vaccine storage and handling, vaccine preparation, vaccine administration and after care, and immunization documentation.
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We would like to hear from you
LACDPH information sessions will cover topics ranging from immunizations and mental health, to ACEs and school health. What topics would be interesting to you? What times are best? Please take this one-minute survey
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Welcome New Chapter Members
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Welcome to the following NEW members who joined the Chapter in March.
Thank you for your support!
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Basima Abdul-Razak, MD, FAAP – Palm Desert
Lamis Al-Ahmad, MD, FAAP – West Hollywood
Lance Brown, MD, MPH, FAAP – Redlands
Christine Chen, MD, FAAP – Arcadia
Breanna Dwyer – Long Beach
Paula Hornstein (Medical Student) – Torrance
Oscar Larrazolo, MD, FAAP – Lancaster
Arielle Marie Magpoc (Medical Student) – Pasadena
Yunchul Pak, MD, FAAP – West Covina
Bibi Aysha Patel (Medical Student) – Clovis
Helen Setaghiyan (Medical Student) – Glendale
Anam Siddiqui, MD, FAAP – Chino
Abu Taher, MD, FAAP – Bakersfield
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April 22 | Climate Change Committee Volunteer Opportunity
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The AAP-CA2 Climate Change Committee is pleased to announce a community volunteering opportunity for all pediatricians on Earth Day 2023! We will be distributing seeds and healthy snacks at the Community Clean-Up event at Belvedere Community Regional Park to promote the importance of nature for the health of our children, family and communities. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, see details below.
General Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Time: 10AM-1PM (3 Hours)
- Location: Belvedere Community Regional Park
- Address: 4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
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April 25 | Immigrant Health Committee Virtual Webinar
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The AAP-CA2 Immigrant Health Committee and Refugee Health Alliance are excited to host a virtual webinar on mental health care for immigrant children on April 25th from 5:30PM - 6:30PM PST.
The webinar, “Trauma Informed Care: Managing Acute Trauma and Toxic Stress among Recently Arrived Immigrant Children,” will feature Karina Anaya, MD, a board-certified adult, adolescent, and child psychiatrist who has worked with Refugee Health Alliance since 2019. Checkout the flyer below for more information.
This will be Part One of a two-part speaker series on mental health care for immigrant children, with the second portion “Mental Health Services for Immigrant Children After Arrival to the United States,” occurring at the AAP CA2 “Advances in Pediatrics” symposium in May 20230 please register for the symposium to joint this talk as well. View the Flyer
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April 26 | Climate Change Webinar
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A collaborative event by the four California Chapters
Are you a pediatrician in California concerned about climate change and its impact on child health? Are you already working on this topic and looking to engage others? Please join us for an AAP-CA Cross-Chapter Chat on Climate Change, Child Health, and the Role of the Pediatrician on Wednesday, April 26 from 7-8:30 pm. We’ll have speakers focusing on how climate change impacts child health in California and how we can advocate for change within our own medical systems and beyond. Please spread the word and join!
Event Speakers:
- Gail Lee, MS, REHS, HEM - Director of Sustainability, University of California San Francisco
- Lisa Patel, MD, MS, FAAP - Executive Director of the Medical Consortium on Climate Change and Health
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Karina Maher, MD - Pediatrician, Los Angeles
Find the Event Page HERE.
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Chapter 2 Pediatricians and Pediatric Subspecialists
Join us for the AAP-CA2 Social in Kern County
Co-Sponsored by Kern Medical and Clinica Sierra Vista
Co-Hosts, AAP-CA2 Board Members:
Lulua Mandviwala, MD, FAAP - Kern County Representative
Mia M. Lagunda, MD, FAAP - Member-At-Large
Saturday, April 29, 2023
1 - 3:30 PM
Location: The Padre Hotel - Rooftop, in Bakersfield
We are continuing with networking events in each of the counties in our region. Members from all counties are invited, so if you are in the area, please join us on April 29 any time between 1 and 3:30 PM in Bakersfield.
- Meet chapter board members and committee chairs
- Learn about chapter projects and opportunities
- Connect with pediatric subspecialists. Bring your business cards!
- Medical students, residents/fellows, early career physicians, join us!
There will be food and music - Kids welcome.
Bring a Guest: Invite a pediatrician who is not a current Chapter 2 member and receive 10% off symposium registration for you and your guest.
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May 4 | Infection Prevention & Control Webinar
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Infection Prevention in Schools and Daycares: Pediatricians are an Untapped, Valuable, and Desired Partner
May 4, 2023 on Zoom
6:30 - 7:30 PM Pacific
Presenter: Allison Messina, MD, FAAP
Host: Kenneth Zangwill, MD, FAAP
Learning objectives
- To discuss how pediatric providers may assist schools and daycare on infection prevention needs
- To consider how pediatricians may help schools and daycares work with parents on IPC issues
- To appreciate how pediatric providers assisted with COVID issues
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May 20, 2023 | AAP-CA2 Symposium
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May 31 | Universal Care Webinar
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“Everybody Deserves Healthcare”
No Child is an Island
Medical bills bankrupted mom & dad. So, 5-year-old Mason became homeless.
Financing is upstream from virtually everything in pediatrics and in healthcare. This presentation explores how and why our healthcare financing system is broken…harming children, families, pediatricians and our entire society…and how we can make universal and better.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- To better understand the inadequacies of, and downstream harms caused by, our current healthcare financing system.
- To better understand how universal, affordable, equitable healthcare can be achieved through a unified system of public financing.
Presented by: Robert Vinetz, MD, FAAP
(Drawing provided by patient)
May 31, 2023
6 - 7 PM
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Every Tuesday @ Noon | Lactation Office Hours
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Fridays - Miller Children's Grand Rounds
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Pediatric Grand Rounds
Fridays at 8 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 924 5224 4153
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RESOURCES Help Me Grow LA
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Help Me Grow LA website: www.HelpMeGrowLA.org
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Help Me Grow LA Call Center phone number: (833) 903-3972
You can help improve the system by partnering with Help Me Grow LA to make sure all young children in your care are supported and provided resources to benefit their development.
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Membership Options | Large Groups
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Enterprise Membership - Did you know? |
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Signing up your entire practice (clinical and non-clinical staff) qualifies for a 20% discount on Chapter membership dues. Contact us for details.
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Los Angeles County Immigrant Youth Resource Toolkit |
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The Immigrant Youth Task Force (IYTF) at UCLA and the American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 2 (AAP-CA2) invite you to visit The Los Angeles County Immigrant Youth Resource Toolkit, a website consolidating community resources in the greater LA area for immigrant youth and families. Our goal is to help professionals from all disciplines address the needs of their immigrant youth patients/clients with regards to health care, legal services, education, social services, and more. As our toolkit continues to evolve, we encourage you to explore and use it in your practice going forward.
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Chapter Committees and Sections |
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Chapter committees are great opportunities to get involved in areas that interest you the most. Furthermore, if you are a Fellow member (FAAP), local involvement could position you for leadership opportunities at National AAP. To learn more about our various Committees and Sections, and to sign up, please visit aapca2.org/committees.
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Advertise in Our Newsletter |
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AAP-CA2 invites you to advertise in our newsletter
AAP-CA2 publishes its electronic newsletter, Peds@CA2, which is emailed to its 1,500+ members on the second weekend every month. Chapter members and non-profit organizations receive a 50% discount. Please follow the link below for more information.
For advertisement rates and guidelines, please click here.
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Article submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The newsletter is published the second Sunday of each month.
You may direct questions and article submissions to the "American Academy of Pediatrics - CA Chapter 2" <chapter2@aapca2.org>.
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The AAP-CA2 Newsletter Editorial Review Board |
Established in July 2020 to highlight educational content and resources of value to chapter members, and to showcase our chapter membership. |
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AAP-CA2 Board of Directors 2022-2024
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AAP-CA2 Chapter Excellence Award
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For the ninth year in a row, the AAP-CA2 is a recipient of the 2020 AAP Award of Chapter Excellence in recognition for its accomplishments during the 2020 calendar year. We would like to thank you, our members, for your loyalty as we advocate for children, pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists, bringing you opportunities for engagement and professional development. |
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Thank you to the 1,346 who follow us on Twitter! @AAPCA2
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