Council on Community Pediatrics
The Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP), founded as the Section
on Community Pediatrics in 1970, stimulates interest, work, and
research in the organization of health services for children and
contributes to the development of guidelines and the maintenance
of standards for community health programs. In addition, the council
serves in a consulting capacity to the AAP Board of Directors
on topics in community pediatrics. Membership in the council is open to all Fellows of the Academy
with an interest in community pediatrics. The Council also accepts
Specialty Fellows and Affiliate members. The Council on Community
Pediatrics has more than 1700 members and continues to grow. Council
membership applications are available online.
What's New:
Community Pediatrics Self-Assessment is debuted at the Pediatrics for the 21st Century Symposium at the 2007 NCE! The Community Pediatrics Self-Assessment was designed to help practicing pediatricians assess where they are in relation to community pediatrics activities as recommended in the COCP policy statement, The Pediatrician's Role in Community Pediatrics. For more information about the Community Pediatrics Self-Assessment, click here.
Council Activities:
Educational and Networking Opportunities: The
Council holds an annual business meeting and a community pediatrics
reception and awards ceremony at the AAP Annual Meeting. In addition,
the Council sponsors educational sessions
and activities at AAP national, state, and other conferences.
Promoting Community-based Initiatives: By applying
for Community Access to Child
Health (CATCH) Funds and Healthy
Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program grants, and networking
with colleagues, Council members develop expertise in implementing
community-based initiatives. The Council awards Mentorship
and Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) grants to assist COCP
members to improve their community pediatrics skills and for developing
innovative programs within their community.
Recognition: Members can highlight activities
in the biannual council newsletter. The Council also recognizes
outstanding contributions to community pediatrics through the
annual Job Lewis Smith Award,
and other Council awards.
How to Join:
If you are already a member of the AAP and would like to become
a COCP member, join online by:
1. Go to www.aap.org/moc and login with your AAP ID and password.
2. Click on "Member Community".
3. Click on "Join a Section or Council" under Section, Council & Committee
Information.
4. Choose "Council on Community Pediatrics", answer a few questions, and click "Submit".
For More Information:
If you would like more information about the Council on Community
Pediatrics, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics at cocp@aap.org
or 800-433-9016, ext 7085. |
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