Restoring evidence-based, child-centered pediatric care.
Join a growing community of pediatricians committed to practicing principled medicine guided by science, ethics, and the best interests of the child.
Pediatric medicine has reached a crossroads.
Pediatric medicine is evolving rapidly, and physicians need access to the highest-quality evidence to provide the best possible care for children and adolescents. As new and controversial approaches to pediatric healthcare continue to emerge, it is essential that clinical decisions remain grounded in rigorous research, careful evaluation of outcomes, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
If you believe that children deserve care informed by the best available evidence, that children's developing bodies should not be subjected to harmful and irreversible interventions, and that every human life possesses inherent dignity and worth from conception, you are not alone.
ACPeds equips physicians with scholarly resources, clinical analysis, and professional support to help them stay informed, evaluate emerging evidence, and provide care guided by the best available science.
Scientific Integrity
Access peer-reviewed research, position statements, and clinical resources focused on pediatric health, development, and long-term outcomes.
Stay current on evolving evidence and engage with medical scholarship that emphasizes rigorous methodology, critical evaluation, and transparent discussion of clinical data.
Protection of Conscience
Stand alongside physicians and legal advocates defending your right to practice medicine in accordance with your training and ethics.
A Community of Colleagues
Connect with pediatricians, family physicians, and healthcare professionals who share a commitment to children, families, and the integrity of medicine according to the Hippocratic Oath.
Research-Informed Advocacy
Join a national organization that contributes to medical, legal, and policy discussions by bringing scientific evidence and clinical expertise to the forefront of important healthcare issues affecting children.
Choose your path to membership.
Whether you are ready to join as a full Fellow or want to stay connected through our resources and newsletters, there is a place for you here.
Connect
- Best for Children monthly newsletter
- Biological Integrity weekly briefings
- Access to public position statements
- Patient information handouts
- Early notice of major announcements
Fellow Membership
- Voting rights on position statements and Board nominees
- Member-exclusive press releases and updates
- Participation in the ACPeds Annual Meeting of Membership and other exclusive member events
- Full library of professional resources and clinical handouts
- Access discounted registration to attend the sponsored Annual Medical Conference and CME opportunities
- FCP credential eligibility
* 50% off first-year Fellow membership for new members only. Valid promo code required at purchase. Offer expires December 30, 2026. Requires auto-renewal enrollment; membership renews at the then-current standard annual rate unless canceled before renewal. Cancel anytime. Limit one per person. Non-transferable. ACPeds reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time. Void where prohibited by law.
Not a pediatrician? Allied health professionals, residents, and supporters can also join. See all membership categories →
"For many years I struggled to find a medical organization that respected the faith and values of the families I served and that supported what I knew to be the ethically right approach to caring for children. That is why I joined the American College of Pediatricians."Michael Artigues, MD, FCP President, American College of Pediatricians
What you receive when you join.
National Collaboration
Connect with a national association of pediatricians and healthcare professionals advancing the optimal physical and emotional well-being of all children.
Approval Authority
Vote in the approval process for all position statements and Board nominees—your voice shapes the College's direction.
Exclusive Updates
Receive advance notification of all press releases, member communications, and significant organizational announcements.
Clinical Resources
Access professional resources, peer-reviewed position papers, and patient information handouts for use in your practice. Students and trainees have access to a one-on-one mentorship program and periodic relevant topic webinars.
Sponsored Annual Conference
Attend The Annual Medical Conference, a conference co-sponsored by ACPeds and AAPLOG, joining hundreds of like-minded medical professionals each year, along with CME opportunities.
FCP Credential
Eligibility to earn the Fellow of the College of Pediatricians (FCP) credential, recognizing your professional commitment.
Answers for the thoughtful physician.
Still have questions? Reach out to our team at membership@acpeds.org or call (352) 376-1877.
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You are a doctor who still answers to conscience.
Join healthcare professionals, who refuse to abandon the principles that drew them to pediatrics in the first place.
An initiative of ACPeds inviting pediatric colleagues and physicians across the country to join us in restoring integrity to pediatric medicine.
