Maryland Chapter of | American Academy of PEdiatrics
The MDAAP
The MDAAP has a long and distinguished history of advocacy and support of Maryland’s children and adolescents and their health care needs.
The 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.
Join the MDAAP
Learn more about Maryland chapter membership.
Member Benefits
Develop career and leadership networks.
Who We Are
What we do, our mission, governance, and more.
Officers & Staff
Officers, Representatives, and Committees.
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.
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
In The News
Immigrant Families
AAP Statement on New Restrictions to Federal Programs for Immigrant Families
Guidance on Contraception
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Guidance on Contraception
Advocacy and Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking
American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Underscores Need for Advocacy and Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Managing Patient Relationships
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Recommendations to Pediatricians on Managing Patient Relationships
Genetic Evaluation for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
American Academy of Pediatrics Outlines Considerations for Genetic Evaluation for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Parental Health Resources
General Parenting
General Parenting
- Pathways
- NTSB Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements
- AAP Symptom Checker
- CDC Milestone Tracker App
- Baltimore’s Child Resource Guide for Families of Children with Special Needs
- Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program
- Parents Place of Maryland
- Maryland Child Care Resource Network
- Action for Healthy Kids
- Maryland Family Network
- Zero to Three
- Head Start
- Kennedy Krieger Resource Network
- Advocates for Children and Youth
- Maryland WIC Program
- Hand in Hand Parenting
- September is National Preparedness Month
- CRISP
- Hand in Hand Parenting
- Maryland Medicaid
- Bright Futures
- AAP Practice Management
- Maryland Community Services Locator
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Health Related
Breastfeeding Information
Community Health Departments
