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.

2024 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting

Youth Mental and Emotional Health Summit

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

2025 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting/75th Anniversary Celebration

Reimagining Pediatrics: Where we have been and Where we are going


Saturday, September 13, 2025
3:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Upcoming Events

MDAAP Chapter Legislative Session Zoom Meeting

February 18, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.

MDAAP Chapter Resident Prep for MDAAP Resident Advocacy Day Zoom Meeting

February 19, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.

MDAAP Chapter Board of Directors Zoom Meeting

February 24, 2025
7:00-8:00 PM

MDAAP/DCAAP Webinar: Safe Sleep for Infants: National Guidelines and Local Regulations in Maryland & DC​

Feburary 25, 2025
5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

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