American Academy of Pediatrics Mission and Strategic Plan

AAP Mission 

The mission of the AAP is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To accomplish this mission, the AAP shall support the professional needs of its members. 

AAP Vision 

Children have optimal health and well-being and are valued by society. Academy members practice the highest quality health care and experience professional satisfaction and personal well-being. 

AAP Core Values 

The AAP believes: 

• In the inherent worth of all children; they are our most enduring and vulnerable legacy.
• Children deserve optimal health and the highest quality health care.
• Pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists are the best qualified to provide child health care.
• Multidisciplinary teams including patients and families are integral to delivering the highest quality health care.
• The AAP is the organization to advance child health and well-being and the profession of pediatrics.​