Residents/Fellows in Training

The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) is not only the professional home of practicing pediatricians across Alabama, but also the best place for pediatric residents and fellows in training from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama to take important first steps in developing career-long bonds with fellow pediatricians and professional habits to build their journey as pediatricians.

Below are some ways that the AL-AAP is working with and for members in training, as well as resources and helpful links.
 

How members in training benefit from membership in the Alabama Chapter-AAP

  • Waived meeting registration fees to the two annual conferences (Spring & Fall). 

  • Important connections to practicing pediatricians

  • AL-AAP Pediatric Resident Elective Rotation Catalog.  Find out more about practices in the state willing to host residents for elective rotations.

  • Career days.  The AL-AAP conducts a day-long career day for USA 2nd year residents every Spring and has participated in UAB's similar event in the past.  

  • Advocacy Sessions.  Chapter leaders provide education to residents on advocacy and AAP involvement.  For example, Cason Benton, MD, FAAP, is meeting with every intern at UAB during their Injury/Advocacy month.  

  • Assistance with CATCH (Community Access to Child Health) grant applications.  CATCH grant opportunities from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are announced two times a year.  

  • Advocacy Opportunities

    • Annual Legislative Day each Spring in Montgomery at Alabama State House

    • Opportunities to attend AAP Legislative Conference & Medical Association Government Affairs Conference 

    • Involvement in Chapter-driven advocacy initiatives, such as the #IAmMedicaid social media campaign

  • Opportunity to exhibit at AL-AAP conferences to showcase resident projects.

  • All of the general benefits of Chapter membership.
     

Resources 

AAP National Links

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Social Media 

Are you connected to the Chapter via social media?  Connect now and share ideas in our online community.  

Opportunity!

The Chapter is looking for a resident from each program to serve as an "Admin" for our Facebook page, in order to share important pediatric news with members across the state.  Is this your cup of tea?  Email Chapter Executive Linda Lee, APR, and let her know!

USA residents say Keep Kids Covered!

USA residents say Keep Kids Covered!

UAB pediatric residents write postcards to legislators advocating for adequate Medicaid funding in the Stand Tall Campaign, co-sponsored by the Chapter.

UAB pediatric residents write postcards to legislators advocating for adequate Medicaid funding in the Stand Tall Campaign, co-sponsored by the Chapter.

Second-year residents hear from practicing pediatricians from around the state on "Life After Pediatric Residency." 

Second-year residents hear from practicing pediatricians from around the state on "Life After Pediatric Residency." 

The Alabama Chapter-AAP supports and encourages residents to join practicing pediatricians at both the AAP Legislative Conference and the Medical Association's Government Affairs meeting in Washington, the highlight of which is visiting our Congress…

The Alabama Chapter-AAP supports and encourages residents to join practicing pediatricians at both the AAP Legislative Conference and the Medical Association's Government Affairs meeting in Washington, the highlight of which is visiting our Congressmen.