American Academy of Pedicatrics - New Jersey Chapter

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Welcome to the American Academy of Pediatrics, NJ Chapter!

Welcome to the official Web site of the American Academy of Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter. Our active Chapter represents over 1,500 pediatricians from across the beautiful and diverse state of New Jersey.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter and the New Jersey Pediatric Council on Research and Education is dedicated to ensuring optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Chapter members, Residents, and Medical Students, please explore the site and discover the variety of opportunities available to you through your AAP/NJ. Friends and Partners wishing to sponsor, exhibit and collaborate, please check out the Events section of the Web site. Here you will also find information regarding many of the AAP/NJ opportunities for participating in PCORE quality improvement programs, events, resources and publications including our quarterly newsletter, The NJ Pediatrician.

Parents, please visit our Resources Link for important and useful information.

Affiliate Membership Now Available!

Who can become members of the New Jersey Chapter?

On Wednesday, May 11, the Executive Council approved a Resolution to amend the Bylaws of the New Jersey Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. In support of increasing our efforts to attain optimal health, safety and well-being of all New Jersey’s children, we are pleased to announce that in addition to Fellows and Specialty Fellows, Resident, Post-resident and Candidate Fellows, Affiliate Membership may be granted to physicians, dentists, advanced nurse practitioners, physician assistants, family practitioners, child and adolescent psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychologists and other allied health professionals (e.g. physical, occupational, speech therapists) practicing and/or residing in the State of New Jersey who are primarily interested in the care and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.*

*Please note that Affiliate Members may not vote or hold office

Limited Time Offer for Affiliate Members!

Make a difference in children’s lives and become an AAP/NJ Affiliate Member today. Join AAP/NJ by 12/31/2011 and receive a $30 discount on your membership fee (only $135 for 12 months). Download an application form by clicking here.

Voting Fellows - $165 Candidate Fellows - $165 Affiliate Member - $135 Post Residential Fellows - $50

An Application Form may be downloaded by clicking here. You may also call 800-433-9016, x5897

NJ Parent Link

Announcing NJ Parent Link, The State of New Jersey’s Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center.

Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant?

Are you the parent or guardian of an infant, toddler or preschooler?

If so, please log on to NJ Parent Link @ www.njparentlink.nj.gov

What is NJ Parent Link? NJ Parent Link is a broad based public/private initiative (10 state departments and 14 community/professional partners) supported by the federal Health Resources & Services Administration’s, State Early Childhood Comprehensive System (ECCS) Program Grant (2009-2012).

New Jersey Health and Senior Services is the lead agency for this project, coordinating over 30 government service units participating on the website development team.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter is a participating agency on the NJ Parent Link Team.

Highlighting state services and resources, the goal of NJ Parent Link is to improve the accessibility, coordination and delivery of information and services to parents of young children, to improve the communication capabilities between the public and private sectors, and provide the IT foundation for inter/intra agency service collaborations and policy development.

Innovative website features include: interactive consumer content sections; tailored subscription services, a community calendar of events; continuing education/leadership postings; a children’s art gallery and streaming video for public service announcements.

Chapter Members - Save on Malpractice!

AAP NJ Chapter Members - Receive a 20% discount and save between $1,800 and $3,600 annually on your medical malpractice insurance premiums simply by joining the AAP NJ Purchasing Alliance!

AAP New Jersey Chapter is pleased to announce the approval of exclusive discounts for its members. The discounts are offered by MDAdvantage, and will be offered to current insureds and new applicants who meet their underwriting criteria.

A 20% discount will be applied to your MDAdvantage Premium. Click here for more information about the AAP NJ Purchasing Alliance, Inc.