Programs

Chapter Membership

Join the Georgia Chapter of the AAP and/or the National AAP today.

Programs

Chapter Membership

Join the Georgia Chapter of the AAP and/or the National AAP today.

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Your Chapter membership makes us a stronger voice here in Georgia for our patients and for pediatrics. Please make retaining your Chapter membership a priority. Also note, National AAP membership is not required for Chapter membership.

For more information of questions, email Contact Anthony Smith-Adams at asmith-adams@gaaap.org or call the chapter office at 404.881.5067.

9 Reasons to Join the Chapter

If you are not a current member of the Chapter, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to become a member of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here are 9 reasons you should join the chapter today!

Chapter annual dues are only $205 per year. (or less, depending on your member type!)

The Chapter continues to work with public health to improve and maintain high immunization rates.

The Chapter is your voice in advocating for children’s health and safety issues at the state legislature.

The Chapter continues to support a pediatric practice managers association (GPPMA) and nurses association (GPNA) for the ongoing education of these important colleagues.

In 2020, the Georgia Chapter received the American Academy of Pediatrics’ “Outstanding Chapter” award, in the Very Large Category. The Chapter also received this award in 2017, 2009, 2004, 2000, 1996, and 1965.

The Chapter has two annual CME meetings held in Atlanta and Amelia Island, Florida. The Chapter also has EPIC peer to peer educational programs for breastfeeding & immunization.

The Pediatric Foundation of Georgia continues to work to improve the lives of Georgia’s children and pediatric community.

The Chapter publishes 3 issues of The Georgia Pediatrician each year, to keep its members informed on current and local news in pediatrics.

The Chapter sends blast faxes and blast emails to members keeping them up to date on important updates in pediatric practice.

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A member of the GAAAP in front of a GAAAP banner.

Some areas of Chapter focus right now include:

Some areas of Chapter focus right now include:

✔ Working to ensure access to care for children in Medicaid & PeachCare

✔ Advocating for children’s health and safety issues at the state legislature.

✔ Providing in-office physician education on breastfeeding, immunizations, developmental screening & other important topics.

✔ Advocating for improved reimbursement by Medicaid & other payors.

✔ Improving care in oral health, mental health and emphasizing quality improvement.

✔ Assisting member practices with PCMH certification

✔ Providing MOC opportunities for members

✔ And ______ Fill in your key issue here and we’ll go to work for you

Georgia AAP Chapter Benefits

Georgia AAP Chapter Benefits

Leadership

Build your leadership skills via participation in Chapter committees, task forces & sections.

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Networking

For general pediatricians:
Network with other pediatricians with similar interests from around the state

For subspecialists:
Develop & strengthen ties to primary care pediatricians to build referral relationships

Advocacy

The Georgia Chapter is your advocate in the state legislature for adequate Medicaid reimbursement. We strive to positively influence the quality of pediatric care throughout the state.

We build coalitions with other organizations to improve children’s healthcare in Georgia. The Chapter advocates for the interests of Georgia pediatricians among private payors & government.

Education

Stay informed of latest issues in pediatrics via chapter newsletter, blast faxes, chapter blog, and website.

Attend the Chapter’s two major CME meetings: Fall Meeting, Atlanta and Pediatrics by the Sea®, Amelia Island, FL in June.

Strengthen your practice management and nursing care via the Georgia Pediatric Practice Managers Association and Ga. Pediatric Nurses Association, which hold 2 educational meeting each year.

Like to teach? Participate as an Immunization educator or a Breastfeeding educator in EPIC (Educating Physicians in their Communities), a peer-to-peer, in-office education program, or host an EPIC program for your office.

FAQs

No. In the AAP, you can be a member of the national and not the state Chapter, and vice versa. The majority of our members are members of both: but we do have some members who belong to the Chapter but not to national.

No. Board Certification is not required to join the Chapter. However, you do need board certification in pediatrics to join the national AAP.

The Chapter has the following member categories: Fellow (a member of the national AAP also), Affiliate (a member of the Georgia Chapter only), Resident Fellow, Candidate Fellow (years 1-7 following residency completion), Post Residency Training Fellow and Associate Member/Section Affiliate (pediatric dentists, nurses, PA’s).

A Fellow is board certified in pediatrics and receives all of the Academy’s benefits. These benefits are as follows:

  • holding a national office position
  • voting
  • using the ‘FAAP’ designation
  • receiving a membership certificate
  • complimentary AAP manuals

A Candidate Fellow is not yet board-certified, but has completed a pediatric residency. Candidate Fellows have 7 years before they are required to become board-certified. They receive limited benefits, including a listing in the AAP Fellowship Directory and subscriptions to Pediatrics, AAP News and Health Kids.

To become a Fellow, one must be board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. The Academy automatically sends all newly board-certified diplomats an application for membership, but any board-certified pediatrician may request an application by sending an e-mail message to membership@aap.org or calling the Division of Member Services at 800-433-9016.

Yes. If you wish to pay your Chapter dues only, please visit http://membership.aap.org/Application/ChapterAffiliate.

If you would like to pay both National and Chapter dues, please visit http://shop.aap.org/aap-membership.

The date is based on your individual anniversary date. Both National and Chapter Affiliate membership dues are billed on anniversary dates.

For example if dues are paid on September 1, the membership will expire on August 31st.

Yes, they can join the Chapter as Section Affiliates. Also, Pediatric Dentists may join the national AAP as Associate Members.

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Chapter Dues

Fellow (Fellow of the AAP) – $205

Specialty Fellow (Specialty other than Pediatrics) – $205

Chapter Affiliate (Chapter Member but non member of AAP) – $205

Candidate Fellow (Maximum 7 years – post residency) – $160

Resident Member (In a resident program in Georgia) – $0

Post-Residency Training Fellow – $90

Senior Member (65 years old and no longer deriving income from professional employment) – $0

Medical Students (A medical school in Georgia) – $0

Affiliate Associate (Nurses, PAs, Dentists (Chapter only), etc.) – $115

Associate Member (Pediatric Dentists and Psy.D, member of chapter and National AAP) – $115

*Both National and Chapter Affiliate membership dues are billed on anniversary dates. For example if dues are paid on September 1 the membership will expire on August 31st.

Dues remitted to the Georgia Chapter are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deducted as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, 20% of the Chapter dues is not deductible as a business expense because of the chapter’s lobbying activity. Please consult your tax advisor for specific information.