Last Updated: 6/6/08

Welcome to the home page of
New York Chapter 2 of
The American Academy of Pediatrics

     The New York Chapter of the AAP was established in 1949 as an endorsed Chapter Affiliate of the national organization.  The AAP is a national organization composed of over 55,000 pediatricians.  There are approximately 1,200 members in New York Chapter 2.

     The New York Chapter 2 of American Academy of Pediatrics offices are located at:

420 Lakeville Road, Suite 244
New Hyde Park, NY  11042 

(516) 326-0310
Fax: (516) 326-0316

District Administrative Coordinator/Chapter 2 Executive Director:
Jessica Geslani
E-mail Jessica Geslani

New York Chapter 2 is a non-profit organization with the following objectives:

  1. To improve the health and welfare of all infants, children, adolescents and young adults in the State of New York.
  2. To unite qualified pediatricians of lower New York State into a representative organization for the advancement of the practice of pediatrics.
  3. To study the scientific, educational, social, economic, and legislative aspects of medicine in order to maintain the highest standards of practice in pediatrics, and to prepare and recommend necessary changes in existing or contemplated medical programs.
  4. To further the policies and the objectives of the American Academy of Pediatrics at the state and local level.
  5. To promote excellence in pediatric care by organizing programs of post-graduate education.

See a copy of our Strategic Plan
and our Chapter Fact Sheet
 

New York Chapter 2 received an Award of Chapter Excellence for 2007.
The AAP recognizes five physicians in Chapter 2 with Special Achievement Awards.
  

Chapter Committees

      New York Chapter 2 of the AAP is governed by the Board of Directors and the Executive Officers.  The Executive Committee meets monthly either by telephone conference call or in person at various Chapter meetings.  The Board of Directors meets at least 4 times per year to conduct the business of the chapter.  The chapter committees meet at the discretion of the committee chairperson.  

     In this section of our Web Site we publish news of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and the various committees of the Chapter. 

Career Center

      We are now able to post opportunities for pediatricians, and are members are able to post their CV's and search for positions.  Try it out!

Chapter Pediatric Societies

      New York Chapter 2 is divided into four Pediatric Societies, each representing the Pediatricians in their respective counties.  Each Society has its own executive Committee with representatives on the Chapter Executive Board, and its own web site.

Chapter Calendar

      New York Chapter 2 conducts regular meetings of its Board of Directors, as well as meetings for post-graduate education.  One meeting each year is a Chapter General Membership Business meeting, and is hosted alternately by one of the Pediatric Societies.  

Click above for our Calendar.
Last Updated:  5/29/08

News & Legislation of Interest

               What's new in Chapter, State and Federal news and legislation that affects pediatrics.

Click here for information on Pediatric legislation, and news affecting New York in particular.  We include the recent news on the 365 Day rule, HIPAA, and West Nile virus. 
Last Updated: 7/17/07

What's New
Newsletter June 2008
AAP President-Elect Candidates
* Biographies
* Candidate Responses

AAP Statement on ECGs in ADHD/Stimulants

Statement of the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II, New York State regarding thimerosal and the Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine
 
    Emergency Preparedness

NYS Prevention of MRSA Infection in the School Setting
 

Virginia Tech Resources
* AAP Talking Points
* AAP Additional Resources

Screening for Autism
- from the Committee on Children with Disabilties

  Obesity Packet from the Nutrition Committee:  Managing Overweight Patients

Teen Parties, Alcohol, and Parental Responsibilities
-  new brochure (and en espaņol) from the Committee on Adolescence

  ABC's of Early Intervention
Brochure for printing will be available soon.
Section 504 and the Pediatrician

  Smoke Free Homes Initiative Press Release

Committee on Youth and Adolescence's web site on Nutritionals and Herbal Medicines!
   Just for Teens: Herbal and Nutritional Supplements!

 

...and a poster for your office!

Resources from the American Cancer Society:

  Hall of Fame!

  Insurance Grievance Form for complaints for HMO's

   Thinking of recommendations for the AAP?  The District II Resolution Process page will help you get started.

 

NY Membership Directory

     Here is the New York Chapter 2 AAP Membership Directory.

This Directory promotes and facilitates communication amongst the Chapter Membership. Since the mailing addresses are not limited to offices, at this time the listing is limited to names and membership status. Membership applications for the American Academy of Pediatrics may be found on the AAP Membership page.  
Last Updated: 12/5/07

Other Web Sites of Interest

     There are many excellent and informative web sites relating to Pediatrics on the Internet.

Click here for links to some of our favorites.  If there is a web site we have not listed that you think your fellow pediatricians would appreciate, please let us know and we will include a link here.
Last Updated: 4/13/08

 

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This Website is a publication of New York Chapter 2 and is intended to be a forum for information and communication among the Chapter membership, individuals and groups interested in the well being of children. The President of New York Chapter 2 is Ishvar Patel, M.D., F.A.A.P.  Dr. Patel can be contacted through the Chapter office.
 

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