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.
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
MDAAP Webinar: “Let’s Talk Type 1 Diabetes”
June 10, 2025
12:00-1:00 p.m.
MDAAP Chapter Board of Directors (Budget) Zoom Meeting
June 16, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
MDAAP Lunch & Learn: “Pediatric Obesity: You Don’t Have to be Perfect to Make Progress” Zoom Webinar
June 24, 2025
12:00-1:00 p.m.
75th Anniversary Celebration and 2025 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting
September 13, 2025
2:30-7:00 PM
Linthicum Heights, MD
For all upcoming events & meetings, go to https://www.mdaap.org/events-meetings/.
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