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.
Join the GAAAP
Join the GAAAP
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.
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.
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
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Print Membership Forms
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*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.