PedJobs

The AAP offers professional services to help build and manage your career. PedJobs, the official job board, connects the nation’s top health network employers with pediatricians and pediatric specialists everywhere. PedJobs offers:

  • Robust job search filters

  • Customized alerts for positions matching your search

  • Create a free profile and upload up to 5 documents

  • Free resume evaluation from our partners at TopResume®

The Women’s Wellbeing Through Equity and Leadership Project (WEL)

The Women's Wellbeing through Equity and Leadership project (WEL) is a collaborative effort to engage a diverse group of early- to mid-career women physicians in networking, mentorship, and training around wellbeing, equity and leadership.

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AAP Virtual Career Fairs

The AAP hosts seasonal online Virtual Career Fair events each winter, spring, and fall. Live text-chat with recruiting experts from the nation’s most reputable employment networks to ask them your most pressing questions and what to consider in today's job market.

Registration takes only moments! Sign up with your Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn account then upload your resume to complete registration

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The Path to Pediatrics

Pre-Med

It’s never too early to think about a career in pediatrics! The pre-med years are a time to think about goals, evaluate your strengths, and examine your options.

Medical Students

Are you considering a medical career in pediatrics? Pediatrics offers excellent job satisfaction, ample employment opportunities, and flexibility.

Pediatric Residents

Pediatric residency training is designed to confer the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for comprehensive, longitudinal, and family-centered health care.

Fellowship Trainees

Following completion of general pediatrics residency, some physicians choose to continue their medical education with subspecialty training. A medical subspecialty is an identifiable component of a specialty to which a practicing physician may devote a significant proportion of time.

Get Involved with the AAP

The AAP has a member category designed to fit every stage of your career. From your time as a medical student to becoming a pediatric resident and beyond, there are resources and opportunities only available through AAP Membership!

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Managing Your Career

Planning Your Career

Let the AAP guide you in planning your career. Get advice on early career decisions, practice options and types, the job search process, managing debt and more.

Conducting Your Job Search

There are many things to consider as you embark on your career in pediatrics. The AAP is here to guide you along the way with tips on networking, how to work with recruiters, finding the right opportunities and more.

Making Career Transitions

Your career will have many twists and turns as you grow as a pediatrician. In this section, the AAP provides words of wisdom for common changes such as switching from full- to part-time, moving from clinical to administrative positions, and reentry into clinical practice.

Physician Health & Wellness

The pathway to wellness is multifaceted. Explore these resources to find how best to build your own wellness and joy in medicine.

Retiring from Pediatrics

Planning for your retirement early in your career is the best advice, but the AAP is here to help you with guidance on how to transition from the busy life of a pediatrician to an enjoyable retirement.

Female Leadership and Excellence in Pediatric Subspecialties (FLEXPeds)

Learn more about the first virtual summit.

Pathways to Pediatrics

Pathways to Pediatrics is a special series of Pediatrics On Call profiling AAP leaders, celebrated authorities and practicing professionals just like you.

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