Benefits

I already belong to the National AAP, why should I become a member of one of the California chapters?

Advocacy

• Increase your knowledge of and participation in legislative and advocacy activities at a local level.
• Increase involvement in the legislative arena to positively influence the quality of pediatric practice and the welfare of children in your state.
• Build coalitions with other organizations working toward improving children' s health and well-being.
• Promote the interests of California pediatricians in the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Leadership
• Participate in chapter committees in areas of interest.

Networking

• Network with other pediatricians with similar interests.
  
• Improve chapter membership participation on national AAP affairs.

Education

• Receive chapter newsletter, district semi-annual publication California Pediatrician and other informative mailings.
  
• Attend local Continuing Medical Education meetings sponsored by the Chapter.
  
• Prepare yourself for the future role of the pediatrician in the health care system and for the future management of their practices.