In Training
Medical Students (US and Canada) – $25/year
Enjoy a sampling of AAP products with a subscription to Red Book Online and a Bright Futures Pocket Guide! You can also participate in the Section on Pediatric Trainees where you can network and learn from other medical students, residents, and fellowship trainees as you build a solid foundation for your career as a pediatrician.
Residents – $160/year
Member benefits for residents include PREP Blocks to help you prepare to pass the board exam and start your career on a solid path. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to network, build contacts, and enhance your CV through engagement and leadership activities.
Pediatric or Surgical Fellowship Trainees – $165/year
Stay connected to pediatrics as you embark on your subspecialty training. Network with other fellowship trainees and benefit from an array of leadership and career development opportunities. Find your professional home in the AAP section or council dedicated to your particular subspecialty.
Attending Physicians
Board-Certified in Pediatrics – Fellow (FAAP) $675/year
General pediatricians and ABP subspecialists can show their dedication to pediatrics with use of the FAAP designation. As a Fellow you can participate in a wide range of opportunities including advocacy, policy development, and education/content creation. Network and learn with the best in the field, all working together to provide the best care to children.
Board-Certified Surgical Specialists – Specialty Fellow (FAAP) $675/year
If you are board certified by an ABMS board other than pediatrics, join as a Specialty Fellow to stay connected to all areas of pediatrics and show your connection with the FAAP designation. Membership offers opportunities for scholarly pursuits from speaking to authoring policy statements that can distinguish you as an expert in your pediatric specialty.
Board-Eligible – Candidate Member $540/year
Whether board-eligible in pediatrics or a surgical specialty, you can enhance your knowledge and establish connections vital to providing optimal care for children. Membership can be your springboard to career advancement or a platform for the initiatives that are most important to you while providing key benefits like Red Book Online, Pediatrics, and discounts on education.
International
International Medical Students – $25/year
Explore the rewarding possibilities in pediatrics. Build a solid foundation for your career as you access resources, education, and information from one of the leading organizations in child health.
International Residents – $160/year
Become a member of one of the most impactful organizations in pediatrics across the globe. Access education, information, and content to enhance your training and clinical skills. Work with trainees and pediatricians from all over the world to actively enhance the health and well-being of children globally.
International Pediatricians – Dues vary based on Country
International Members can access a wealth of education, information, and content developed by one of the leading global organizations in child health. Take advantage of benefits like Red Book Online, Pediatrics, and much more while you collaborate with colleagues to actively enhance the health and well-being of children globally.
Other Pediatric Providers
Pediatric Dentists – Associate Member $410/year
Connect with other pediatric dentists and pediatricians working together to have a greater impact on oral health for all children. Opportunities for leadership, policy development, and educational programming are abundant through the national AAP, it’s state Chapters, and the Section on Oral Health.
NPs, PAs, Pediatric Pharmacists or Pediatric Lab Directors – National Affiliate $274/year
Engage with the full pediatric team with membership in the AAP. You can strengthen your network, enhance your CV, and have input in the team-based approach to care. Take advantage of benefits like Red Book Online and Pediatrics Online while collaborating colleagues always working to advocate for child health.
Care Providers, Practice Managers, Parents/Caregivers – Section/Council Affiliate~Dues Vary
Find membership opportunities through AAP Sections and Councils, groups within the AAP umbrella working in their specific subspecialty or area of interest to make a difference in the lives of children. Affiliate membership provides a chance to engage with pediatricians and pediatric colleagues who share similar interests and your passion for pediatrics.
Last Updated
04/09/2026
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics