"We were called to this profession because we care about others. Yet sometimes the weight of the white coat becomes unbearably heavy. When our patients hurt, we hurt." -
@AAPPres
at
#AAP2020
"The pandemic has been both tragedy and teacher--reminding us what’s great about our profession, while revealing weaknesses in our health system and inequities in our society we can no longer ignore." -
@AAPPres
at
#AAP2020
Just Announced:
@littlelizziev
will be a featured speaker at
#AAP18
during the Sunday, Nov 4 Plenary Session, be sure not to miss it! Visit for additional meeting details
Pediatrician
@RepKimSchrier
was moved to run for office to give children a voice at the highest levels of government. Now she is the first pediatrician to be elected to Congress and the only female physician serving in Congress.
#AAP19
"No child should live in a chronic state of emergency or fall victim to poor health, education, or socioeconomic outcomes because of the color of their skin or where they were born." -
@AAPPres
at
#AAP2020
Thank you all for your patience. If you had issues getting into the Friday Evening Opener, you can still access the live stream and rewind it to the beginning.
#AAP2020
That’s a wrap for
#AAP2020
! A big THANK you to all the attendees, speakers, and conference staff who made the first virtual
@AAPexpereince
great! See you next year for
#AAP2021
!
We hear you and we are working to make sure the streaming for tomorrow morning's Opening Plenary Session featuring
@AAPPres
and Dr. Anthony Fauci is ready. Apologies for the inconvenience. Make sure to log in early!
#AAP2020
"We have before us an unprecedented opportunity to fix the broken systems and structures that serve an old set of interests and a wrong set of values... And to move us toward a society where we can truly say, 'We’re all in this together." -
@AAPPres
at
#AAP2020
Who’s ready for
#AAP19
? Save the date and join us in New Orleans from October 25-29, 2019. Registration opens May 1, 2019. Stay tuned for additional meeting details to be shared via our website:
As 2017 comes to a close, we’d like to thank Dr. Fernando Stein for his leadership and welcome Dr.
@ColleenKraft
as our 2018
@AAPPres
- Sky’s the Limit for
#AAP18
Since his son, Daniel, was killed in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Mark Barden has dedicated himself to finding sensible solutions to gun violence with
@SandyHook
. He now joins
#AAP18
to speak on how sincere dialogue will lead us to common ground.
Thank you for joining us for the first-ever Virtual National Conference & Exhibition! Hear from National Conference Planning Group Chair, Cassandra Pruitt, MD, FAAP, with her official welcome to the
#AAP2020
conference.
Supreme Court Justice and author Sonia Sotomayor encourages all of us to “Just Ask” when they encounter someone who seems different from themselves!
#AAP19
Up now:
@AmerAcadPeds
interim CEO
@DCDelMonte
. "The Academy is vital, financially healthy, well-led and well-run. We are the global leader in pediatrics and the credible expert voice in the care of all children, adolescents, infants and young adults."
#AAP18
"These last few months have shown us the importance of relationships and the healing power of community. Please remember that the
@AmerAcadPeds
is your community and never hesitate to reach out for support." -
@AAPPres
at
#AAP2020
.
@AAPPres
makes her grand entrance during today's
#AAP18
opening plenary as
@AAPSOPT
& early career pediatricians join to sing "This is Me." What was your favorite opening plenary moment?
There are so many people excited for the show! Load times for the live stream are taking longer than normal, please be patient and let the live stream load. If you have issues contact conference support here:
Thank you for joining us for the National Conference & Exhibition, we have a great meeting in store for you! Please note that all meeting times shared on social media, the website and via the
#AAP2022
application will be in Pacific Time.
#AAP2021
Update: AAP National Conference & Exhibition to be All Virtual in 2021. See the full announcement and instructions for registered attendees at
In honor of the
@AmerAcadPeds
Friends of Children Fund celebrating its 30th anniversary, every Friends of Children Fund donation made during
#AAP19
will be matched up to $20K. Give at or visit the AAP philanthropy booth in the exhibit hall.
We’re celebrating 30 years of
@AmerAcadPeds
’ Section on Pediatric Trainees! The future of pediatrics is bright with these members of
@AAPSOPT
!
#AAP19
Who is on their way to Orlando for
#AAP18
? The members of the National Conference & Exhibition Planning Group share the “do’s and don’ts” for the making the most of
#AAP18
!
That concludes the
#AAP18
Annual Business Lunch. We are proud of the accomplishments
@AmerAcadPeds
has made to
#PutKids1st
and look forward to next year.
"One universal truth that everyone can get behind is that children are the future. And the
@AmerAcadPeds
works to ensure that future."
@DCDelMonte
#AAP18
"No one spoke up for children more effectively or more resolutely than our
@AAPPres
Dr. Colleen Kraft,"
@DCDelMonte
describing Dr. Kraft's advocacy supporting immigrant children and families.
#AAP18
Join us Today, October 24, for a White Coat Rally for Child Health Advocacy immediately following the morning plenary session - on the Capitol complex until 1 PM EDT. Wear your white coat, join your colleagues, and help us advocate to put children first!
Now to the
#AAP18
stage is activist, motivational speaker, and author Lizzie Velasquez
@littlelizziev
. We are honored to hear how she turned negative experiences into positive action by creating an anti-bullying movement.
Housing instability can impact a child’s health and development and has been linked to a greater risk for suicide. Dr.
@megansandel
explains how pediatricians can help families.
#AAP19
On the plenary stage now: keynote speaker
@adamjohnfoss
! A former Assistant District Attorney, he founded Prosecutor Impact, a non-profit which develops training and curriculum for prosecutors to reframe their role in the criminal justice system.
Make sure you join
@AAPPres
Dr. Colleen Kraft as she provides an update on AAP’s efforts to advance the Agenda for Children and reflects on her year as president of the AAP. Today during the Opening Plenary Session at 10:30AM!
#AAP18
.
@KyleYasudaMD
: "The stakes are high. Tomorrow's election is our chance to vote in lawmakers who understand that children do not choose their parents, their socioeconomic status or special needs."
#AAP18
We can't wait to see you in DC! This year's show is packed with education, incredible keynotes, and special events - view the schedule and make plans for your
#AAP2023
experience!
Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 24, at 9AM CDT
@AmerAcadPeds
members receive advance access to
#AAP18
conference registration & hotel reservations. Visit for more details! Non-members will have access on May 1, 2018 at 9:00AM CDT.
Join us on Tuesday, October 24, for a White Coat Rally for Child Health Advocacy! Immediately following the morning plenary session, AAP will be hosting a rally on the U.S. Capitol complex, which will conclude by 1:00PM EDT. Pack your white coat!
Join AAP President Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, as she discusses the challenges facing our nation’s children and pediatricians and reflects on the opportunities ahead for the Academy and child health.
Welcome to
#AAP18
! Registration is located in Hall C of the Orange County Convention Center. If you’ve registered in advance, please bring the hard or electronic copy of the barcode confirmation.
The 2016
@AmerAcadPeds
policy child poverty is prevalent and pervasive in the US. Past
@AAPPres
Dr.
@BenardDreyer
gives recommendations to
#AAP19
to cut poverty among US children in half in 10 years.
From tweeting to talking to reporters, learn how to be media savvy and get to know
@AmerAcadPeds
members of the Council on Communications and Media tonight at the
#AAP19
COCM Networking Reception. 6:30 to 8:30 PM