More than half of the AAP membership belong to one or more sections/councils. Sections were developed within the AAP for members who share a pediatric subspecialty, surgical specialty, special area of interest, or stage of life. Sections cultivate ideas and develop programs within their subspecialty or special interest that improve the care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Although their primary goal may be education of colleagues, Sections are also involved in policy development, public education, and advocacy for children. As a section member, you will have the opportunity to share ideas with and learn from colleagues who share your specific interests and/or subspecialty background.

For a list of sections and their home pages, visit http://www.aap.org/sections/shome.htm