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Ambulatory Pediatric Association

6728 Old McLean Village Dr.
McLean, VA 22101
P: (703) 556-9222
F: (703) 556- 8729
 
Phone: (703) 556-9222
Fax: (703) 556-8729
URL: http://www.ambpeds.org
Email: info@ambpeds.org

 

Mission Statement

 
The mission of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association (APA) is to foster the health and well-being of children and their families by: (1) promoting health services, education and research in general pediatrics; (2) affecting public and governmental policies regarding issues vital to child health and to education and research in general pediatrics; and (3) supporting the professional growth and development of faculty in general pediatrics.

  • Geographic focus: national
  • Membership: 1,600 general pediatric health care providers and educators
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): lobbying, professional education, public education, research

  • Children's Environmental Health Activities

     
    The APA has a Special Interest Group on children's environmental health which meets every year at the annual APA meeting. In 1996, the APA held a Ross Roundtable on Environmental Health.


    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by Ambulatory Pediatric Association and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 5/5/99
    Updated: 7/27/2006


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