Membership Benefits:
Whether you are a general pediatrician, hospitalist, family physician or academician, WIAAP provides the critical information and professional support you need to practice the best possible medicine for kids in the state of Wisconsin.
Collaborative relationships with government, fellow medical societies, educational institutions and advocacy groups lend your voice to issues you face in your practice.
WIAAP meetings include ‘hot topics’ presented during our Open Forum afternoon sessions. We rotate our business meetings around the state to reach out to all of our members.
"Do you already belong to the Wisconsin Chapter, but want to get more involved?"
- Contact us with your interests to connect with activities in your chosen area.
"Do you belong to the National AAP and wonder why should you become a member
of the Wisconsin Chapter?" What We Do:
- Advocacy
- The Wisconsin Chapter of the AAP is a primary resource for our senate and assembly when dealing with children's issues.
- Increase your knowledge of and participation in legislative and advocacy activities at a local level.
- Increase involvement in the legislative arena to positively influence the quality of pediatric practice and the welfare of children in your state.
- Build coalitions with other organizations working toward improving children's health and well-being.
- Promote the interests of Wisconsin pediatricians in the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Communication
- Provides opportunities for communication with state officials and other key decision makers.
- Leadership
- Participate in chapter committees in areas of interest.
- Publications
- Networking
- Network with other pediatricians with similar interests.
- Improve chapter membership participation on national AAP affairs.
- Participation in discussions through the chapter email distribution list.
- Wisconsin Chapter Annual Meeting
- Education
- Receive chapter newsletter and other informative mailings.
- Attend local PREP courses and Continuing Medical Education meetings sponsored by the Chapter.
- Prepare yourself for the future role of the pediatrician in the health care system and for the future management of their practices.
- Representation
- Concerning national policy-making decisions.
