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 medical students from Alabama institutions to take important first steps in exploring pediatrics as a path for their medical career and developing bonds with fellow pediatricians along their journey.

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

How members in training benefit from membership in the Alabama Chapter-AAP

• Scholarship opportunity to attend the Chapter’s annual Spring Meeting - The AL-AAP sends the application to member medical students as well as program advisors and selects recipients based on available sponsorships and the content of the applications

• Important connections to practicing pediatricians

• Advocacy Sessions.  Chapter leaders can provide education to medical students on advocacy and AAP involvement

• Advocacy Opportunities

  • Annual Legislative Day each Spring in Montgomery at Alabama State House

  • Involvement in Chapter-driven advocacy initiatives

• All of the general benefits of Chapter membership.

2026 Medical Student/Resident Poster Session 

The leadership of the Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics is pleased to announce its second annual Medical Student/Resident Poster Session, to be held at the 2026 Annual Meeting & Fall Pediatric update’s reception on Saturday evening, September 12, 2026, at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover (Birmingham).  Entries will be accepted from medical students and pediatric residents in Alabama.  At the reception, participants will have the audience of all pediatricians & guests attending the Saturday evening dinner!  Details coming soon!. 

Resources 

• Chapter meeting dates/registration

• Advocacy Resources - a "How to"
   

AAP National Links

• AAP Mentorship Program

• Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT)

• SOPT leadership opportunities

• SOPT National Conference & Exhibition Program information
  

Want to get more involved? 

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Social Media 

Are you connected to the Chapter via social media?  Connect now and share ideas in our online community.  

Opportunity!

The Chapter is looking for a resident from each program to serve as an "Admin" for our Facebook page, in order to share important pediatric news with members across the state.  Is this your cup of tea?  Email Chapter Executive Sabra Sutton, MPA, and let her know!