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.

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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.

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2023 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting

Adolescent Health Summit

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Pediatric Provider and Practice Wellness

2021 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting

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Pediatric Lessons Learned

2019 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting

The Evolution of Pediatric
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75th Anniversary Celebration and 2025 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting

Reimagining Pediatrics: Reflecting on our Past, Reconnecting for the Future


Saturday, September 13, 2025
2:30-7:00 p.m.

 Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel – BWI
Linthicum Heights, MD

Upcoming Events

75th Anniversary Celebration and 2025 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting

September 13, 2025
2:30-7:00 PM
Linthicum Heights, MD

MDAAP Chapter Board of Directors Zoom Meeting

November 10, 2025
7:00-8:00 PM

For all upcoming events & meetings, go to https://www.mdaap.org/events-meetings/

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