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Statement of Purpose of the AAP Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
The
Section supports the goals of the American Academy of Pediatrics
to maintain and improve the quality of health care to children.
It is the voice of pediatric anesthesia for the pediatric community
and the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is the primary means
to convey issues about the quality of health for children relevant
to anesthesiology on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics
and through the Academy to government agencies.
The
Section educates pediatricians and other medical and surgical
specialists in anesthesia-related issues as they apply to infants
and children. It actively participates in the Academy's educational
programs to familiarize its members with anesthesia-related issues
as they apply to children up to 21 years of age.
The
Section encourages the participation of its membership in the
advancement of the clinical practice of pediatric anesthesia,
which includes anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic
procedures, as well as the relief of pain, by serving as a forum
for the presentation of research projects, either recently completed
or in progress, and seminars and conferences that serve that purpose.
Benefits of Membership
Advocacy for Children
Most professional organizations limit their activities to addressing
the needs of their members. The Academy, however, focuses its
efforts and resources on the needs of children. Through legislative
efforts, public and professional education, policy development,
and research, the Academy is working to ensure that our children
and our society have a bright future.
Professional Recognition and Development
The Academy is a national organization that recognizes and supports
pediatric subspecialties. The needs of children and their caretakers
often get lost in larger, adult-based societies. The Academy is
often a vehicle for validating expertise in these particular fields.
Networking Opportunities
The Academy is an effective "home" for the entire field
of pediatrics. General pediatricians, sub-boarded and double-boarded
medical specialists, and pediatric surgeons all contribute their
expertise to promoting the health and well-being of children and
the pediatric profession. This provides an opportunity to network
and build relationships with the entire spectrum of child care
providers. AAP members also have the opportunity to interact with
pediatricians at the local level through the Chapter structure.
Quality Education
Many medical specialists enjoy "coming home" to their
pediatric roots at AAP Annual Meetings and Spring Sessions. Many
Sections host cutting-edge scientific abstract presentations that
appeal to their specialty members as well as the Academy at large.
Section members propose educational programs that familiarize
general pediatricians with specialty issues as they apply to children
up to 21 years of age. And cross-specialty programs provide general
pediatricians and other medical and surgical specialists with
the opportunity to participate in quality, multidisciplinary education.
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