Medical Students

The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) is not only the professional home of practicing pediatricians across Alabama, but also the best place for Alabama medical students to take important first steps in developing career-long bonds with our state’s pediatricians and professional habits to build in their journey to become a pediatrician.

Here are some ways that the AL-AAP is working with and for medical students, as well as resources and helpful links.

How medical students benefit from membership in the Alabama Chapter-AAP (and membership is FREE for students!)

Waived conference registration fees
- 2018 Annual Meeting: September 28 – 30, 2018, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
- 2019 Spring Meeting: May 2 – 5, 2019, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, FL (limited scholarships; apply here.)
Important connections to practicing pediatricians, including mentorship opportunities!
Advocacy Sessions. Chapter leaders can provide education to medical students on advocacy and AAP involvement.
Advocacy Opportunities
- Free attendance at Annual Pediatric Legislative Day each Spring in Montgomery at Alabama State House
- Involvement in Chapter-driven advocacy initiatives, such as the #IAmMedicaid social media campaign
- Opportunity to get involved in national AAP advocacy project (currently, “Access 4 Kids”)
All of the general benefits of Chapter membership.