As part of the “Supporting Providers and Families to Access Telehealth and Distant Care Services for Pediatric Care” project, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is offering free technical assistance to pediatric health professionals on the following topics:

Technical assistance services can include connection to tools and resources and subject matter experts. Email distantcare@aap.org for technical assistance requests. Please note, the AAP does not endorse or support the use of any specific telehealth technology and does not provide technical assistance on the use of any one specific telehealth technology.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,000,000 with no percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

The AAP Section on Breastfeeding is seeking an Early Career member with an interest in writing AAP policy. The SOBr seeks to submit an intent to develop a statement regarding Postpartum Depression in the Breastfeeding Mother.

If you are interested in co-authoring this statement, please submit a brief biosketch and current CV to Ngozi Onyema-Melton at nonyema@aap.org by Friday, November 13^th. Applicant selected or confirmed by Lead Author and section Chairperson.

Check out the AAP Volunteer Network for other opportunities to lead, engage, and enhance your career. Visit https://collaborate.aap.org/AAP-Volunteer-Network/Pages/Volunteer-Board-National.aspx. AAP member login is required.

The 7th annual Young Physicians Leadership Alliance (YPLA) session was held virtually on October 2, 2020, during which the graduating class of 21 early career physicians members presented posters on their independent leadership projects. Presented by the Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP), the YPLA is a 2-year training program designed to develop leadership skills and establish a network of early career pediatric leaders. Through interactive forums and small group coaching, expert faculty guide participants through an exploration of their own leadership capacity, learning about leadership principles, behaviors, and tools that can help them achieve their personal and professional goals. At the center of their personal growth, YPLA participants focus on an independent leadership project. This project is intended to provide experiential learning; they are opportunities for members to apply learnings and put skills into practice.​

Over the past 8 months, as priorities shifted in our country, these members demonstrated​ incredible resilience as they pivoted, reimagined, and sometimes completely overhauled these projects. Many rose above leadership challenges for their betterment of their community - whether it was their practice, institution, or the Academy. The leadership they demonstrated in the toughest of circumstances was extraordinary.

Academy members are invited to the Early Career Leadership Project Poster Hall to celebrate our graduates, view their posters, and learn more about their projects.

To learn more about the YPLA, visit the SOECP website. Application submissions for faculty for the 2021-2023 class of the YPLA will open December 2020 and will be due January 31, 2021. Applications for the 2021-2023 class of the YPLA will open January 2021 and be due February 28, 2021.

The AAP is dedicated to helping in every way possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the AAP partnered with Amazon to offer a special business account so AAP members that do not currently have an account with supply store access can purchase PPE quickly and easily. Members will get premier access to Amazon’s wide product selection, competitive prices, and special access to COVID-19 supplies. In addition, members receive FREE shipping on orders over $25.