AAP Section on Early Career Physicians

08/08/2025

Early registration for the 2025 National Conference ends on August 15; register today at https://aapexperience.org/conference-registration/.

Join us in Denver for the 2025 National Conference & Exhibition. We can't wait to connect in person and network with colleagues, participate in world-class education sessions, attend exciting special events, visit the exhibit hall, and much more! A limited virtual attendee experience is available.

06/07/2024

Do you know an outstanding mentor, particularly for underrepresented individuals in medicine? Is there an early-career physician in your practice spearheading noteworthy quality improvement projects? Are you part of a team driving community initiatives to tackle health disparities? Then we want to know about these remarkable achievements!!!

The 2024 nomination forms are open and accepting nominations through JUNE 23, 2024 for early career physician members. Click the links below for details on each award and to submit a nomination.

• Advancement in Research Award https://fs25.formsite.com/aapmembership/mw4ogv7gtr/index.html
• Excellence in Education Award
https://fs25.formsite.com/aapmembership/mnrvjbfdr6/index.html
• Leadership in Advocacy Award
https://fs25.formsite.com/aapmembership/zh0eg4euxq/index.html

06/07/2024

Gun violence is a public health crisis impacting communities across the country – from the mass shootings that capture headlines to daily acts of gun violence. Gun injuries are the most common cause of death for children.

A public health approach is urgently needed to address this crisis, including the disproportionate burden of this epidemic on communities of color.

Lawmakers must act to protect children, families and communities from gun violence and save lives. Pediatrician advocacy is vital, and this toolkit offers a suite of resources to make your voice heard: https://bit.ly/GVAdvocacyToolkit

01/29/2024

Register Today for the 2024 AAP Advocacy Conference!
Registration is open for the 2024 AAP Advocacy Conference, which will take place April 14 – 16, in Washington, DC. We hope you can join us!

The conference brings together pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and pediatric trainees who share a passion for child health advocacy. During the conference, participants will hear from distinguished guest speakers, attend advocacy skills-building workshops and learn about timely policy issues impacting children, families, and pediatricians. On the final day, participants from each state will attend meetings with their congressional offices to discuss a timely child health issue.

To learn more and register for the conference, visit aap.org/adcon. The early bird discount ends on March 4.

Scholarships available! General scholarship opportunities are available and cover the early bird registration fee ($515 for trainees; $725 for all other AAP members.) Please complete this application to apply for a scholarship to attend the advocacy conference. Apply here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1381d1e372c5453fb582ab341fca3d9a

Scholarships are supported by the AAP Section on Pediatric Trainees, the AAP Section on Early Career Physicians, the AAP Committee on Federal Government Affairs, and the AAP Committee on State Government Affairs.

01/29/2024

Strengthen & Enhance Epilepsy Knowledge (SEEK) Training | Module 1
Unlock a world of knowledge with these FREE and ready-to-use Strengthen & Enhance Epilepsy Knowledge (SEEK) Training modules! The National Coordinating Center for Epilepsy developed the SEEK Trainings as a resource to help build knowledge, capacity, and expertise and initiate discussion among those who care for CYE. Enhance your understanding of epilepsy care by diving into module 1 to learn about Cultural Humility, Family-centered Care, and Shared Decision-making in the Medical Home.

The National Coordinating Center for Epilepsy conducted a needs assessment that identified gaps in epilepsy knowledge and confidence around caring for children and youth with epilepsy (CYE) among primary care physicians.

01/10/2024

The goal of the SOECP Health Equity Grant Program is to support ECPs, especially those who are underrepresented in medicine, as they conduct research, interventions, and education that address antiracism and health equity in communities and institutions. Individual projects can receive up to $3,450 in funding, and budgets may include a maximum of $3,000 in programmatic costs. Applications due: 3/3/2024 Apply here: https://fs25.formsite.com/aapmembership/idazmrtxnt/index.html

11/10/2023

There’s still time to apply the ECLA!

This program is a strategic response to the imperative for URIM members to receive tailored programming, coaching, and structural support to attain their objectives, aligning with both the participants' goals and the Academy's objectives for workforce diversity and health equity. Applications are open for both participants and faculty and are due Sunday, November 12, 2023. (See links below.)

ECLA Program Participants: https://bit.ly/49dJIey
ECLA Program Senior Faculty: https://bit.ly/40d2cI8
ECLA Program Early Career Faculty: https://bit.ly/3tLusp3

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your leadership development!

View this form on Formsite

10/27/2023

The AAP Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) has launched a new leadership program, Early Career Leadership Alliance (ECLA), designed to empower and inspire future leaders. In line with goal 3 of the AAP Equity Agenda, the ECLA is a 2-year training initiative crafted to cultivate leaders and foster a community of leadership among physicians, with a particular emphasis on supporting members that are underrepresented in medicine (URIM). This program is a strategic response to the imperative for URIM members to receive tailored programming, coaching, and structural support to attain their objectives, aligning with both the participants' goals and the Academy's objectives for workforce diversity and health equity.

Applications are open for both participants and faculty and are due Sunday, November 12, 2023. Application links are below.

🎉 ECLA Program Participants: https://bit.ly/49dJIey
🎉 ECLA Program Senior Faculty: https://bit.ly/40d2cI8
🎉 ECLA Program Early Career Faculty: https://bit.ly/3tLusp3

05/08/2023

Careers Caring for Children with Disabilities: Virtual Career Mentorship Open House -- May 10th | Register here:

02/06/2023

February is National Heart Month. Check out a new Congenital Heart Defects Toolkit to help improve continuity of care between primary and specialty cardiac care physicians. Supported by the CDC, toolkit resources include Case-Based Mini Trainings and Video Based Curriculum for physicians. https://aap.org/chdcare.