Special Interest Groups
Members of the Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) can join
any of the four following Special Interest Groups (SIG) based
on interest.
Specific Benefits to All SIGS:
New members will receive a welcome packet including the Special
Interest Group membership application on behalf of the Council
on Community Pediatrics Executive Committee.
Being a member of the Council provides the following opportunities:
- The Council on Community Pediatrics newsletter is considered
a major benefit for members and important announcements for
funding opportunities, conferences, to name a few, are included
in the newsletter.
- The Council on Community Pediatrics E-mail List which is
used as a forum to ask questions and provide feedback on articles
and other documents.
- Access to information about the Council Mentorship
and Technical Assistance Program (MTAP). MTAP can provide
Council members up to $2,000 in funding to assist them in improving
their community pediatrics skills and/or develop innovative
programs within their community.
How to Join:
If you are already a COCP member and would like to join a SIG, send an email to Regina Shaefer, MPH at rshaefer@aap.org indicating your name, email address, and SIG you would like 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 http://www.aap.org/moc/indexEntry.cfm 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 and Special Interest Groups, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics
at cocp@aap.org or
800-433-9016, ext 7085.
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