Departments & Divisions

The AAP is comprised of 14 Departments and 26 divisions that assist with carrying out the AAP mission.

Office of the Executive Director

The Office of the Executive Director coordinates the entire range of programs, policies, and services provided by the Academy.
- Division of Tobacco Control/Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence
Department of Communications

The Department publicizes and promotes AAP policy, programs and activities to the media, the public, other health organizations and AAP members.
- Division of Media Relations
- Division of Public Information
Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs

The Department works to foster pediatrician involvement in their communities, develop and sustain strong chapters and districts, and influence state level policy related to child health and pediatric practice.
Department of Child Health and Wellness

The Department provides staff support and technical assistance to national committees, sections, councils, task forces, and work groups that develop policy statements, clinical and technical reports, and other resource materials related to child health and wellness. Several of the current and prior AAP strategic priorities fall within the DOCHW: Early Brain and Child Development, Foster Care, Medical Home, Epigenetics, Bright Futures, Head Start, Obesity, Mental Health, and Disaster Preparedness.
Department of Development

The Department is responsible for all AAP-related fund-raising, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of grants and contributions for approved AAP programs, projects, activities, and publications from corporations, foundations, other organizations, and individuals.
Department of Education

The Department develops and presents continuing medical education programs in over 60 pediatric topic areas, including the National Conference & Exhibition (NCE), for Fellows and other pediatric health care professionals who provide care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Department of Federal Affairs

The Department comprises legislative and public affairs professionals who provide data and information on various child health topics, offer feedback on legislative proposals, conduct media outreach on health issues confronting children, recommend legislative initiatives that will benefit children and adolescents, and organize briefings on specific topics of interest to members of Congress and their staff.
Department of Finance

The Department of Finance manages the fiscal affairs of the Academy.
Department of Human Resources and Administrative Services

The Department assists the Academy with its efforts to identify, hire, and retain a highly qualified, diverse work force who are dedicated to achieving our mission and providing our members with premier service.
Department of Information Technology

The Department provides services related to information technology to AAP staff.
Department of Marketing and Publications

The Department focuses on the identification, acquisition, management, and development of new products as well as centralized publishing and production services, and implements promotional campaigns for Academy publications, products, and programs.
Department of Membership

The Department serves as a reference for interpretation and revision of the Academy's Constitution and Bylaws governing membership.
Department of Practice

The Department provides support to the AAP committees, councils, and sections that focus on practice, socioeconomic, quality improvement, medico-legal, and health technology issues, including an actuarial analysis of pediatric medical costs.
Department of Subspecialty Pediatrics

The Department provides staff support and technical assistance to national committees, sections, task forces, and work groups that develop policy statements, clinical and technical reports, and other resource materials related to pediatric subspecialties and surgical specialties. The Department provides oversight of subspecialty initiatives related to quality improvement and practice.
- Division of Technical and Medical Services
- Division of Hospital and Surgical Services
Department of Research

The Department addresses important questions regarding pediatric practice and the health and well being of children by developing original research and analyzing information from existing databases.
- Division of Health Services Research
- Division of Primary Care Research