

The MDAAP has a long and distinguished history of advocacy and support of Maryland’s children and adolescents and their health care needs.
The Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MDAAP) is a recognized 501(c)6 organization in the state of Maryland. Since its inception in 1950, the MDAAP has a long and distinguished history of advocacy and support of Maryland’s children and adolescents and their health care needs. Our mission “To support and encourage pediatricians in the promotion of optimal health for all of Maryland’s children and adolescents” speaks to that commitment. The MDAAP initiates and supports programs that respond to the needs of children and adolescents and their healthcare providers through collaborative and creative programming with other public and private organizations.
Join MDAAP
Please note that this application applies to Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics annual membership only…
Membership Benefits
Develop career and leadership networks.
Leadership
Officers, Representatives, and Committees
Who We Are
What we do, our mission, governance, and more…
For any questions please contact MDAAP Executive Director, Loretta I. Hoepfner, MSOD at loretta@mdaap.org.
2023 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting
Adolescent Health Summit
2022 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting
Pediatric Provider and Practice Wellness
2021 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting
COVID-19:
Pediatric Lessons Learned
2019 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting
The Evolution of Pediatric
Practice Management
Upcoming Events
Virtual Training: MDAAP/UMB Center for Violence Prevention – “Working With Patients Experiencing Trafficking – Part 1” (Human Trafficking Training for Healthcare Providers)
May 6, 2025
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Virtual Training: MDAAP/UMB Center for Violence Prevention – “Working With Patients Experiencing Trafficking – Part 1” (Human Trafficking Training for Healthcare Providers)
May 10, 2025
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Virtual Training: MDAAP/UMB Center for Violence Prevention – “Working With Patients Experiencing Trafficking – Part 1” (Human Trafficking Training for Healthcare Providers)
May 21, 2025
5:00-8:00 p.m.
MDAAP Zoom Webinar: “Science Based Solutions for Building & Protecting a Strong Skin Barrier”
May 27, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
For all upcoming events & meetings, go to https://www.mdaap.org/events-meetings/.
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