Benefits of Membership

Membership in the American College of Pediatricians means your collaboration with:

  • A national association of pediatricians and other pediatric health care professionals who endeavor to be a trustworthy resource to parents, health care professionals, and policymakers for information on the optimal care of infants, children, and adolescents.
  • An organization that produces policy statements on the care and well-being of children which is grounded in sound research rather than social consensus.
  • An organization that stands firm in seeking the Best for Children, even when it conflicts with the wants of adult groups.
  • An organization that seeks input and approval for its policy statements from the entire membership, not just from select individuals or committees.
  • A membership that wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Membership in the American College of Pediatricians allows you access to the following:

  • Participation in the approval process of all position statements
  • Exclusive notification of all press releases and position statements of the ACPeds prior to release
  • Patient Information posters developed by the ACPeds for your exam rooms
  • Invitation to the annual national meetings of the ACPeds
  • Invitation to attend the Board of Directors annual meeting