The mission of the New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) is the attainment of optimal health, safety and well-being of New Jersey’s infants, children, adolescents, young adults and promotion of pediatricians, primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub specialists and pediatric surgical specialists as the best qualified of all health professionals to provide child healthcare.
We welcome every opportunity to partner with forward thinking individuals and organizations focused on addressing children’s healthcare issues. Contact NJAAP to tap our expertise and assistance in supporting your efforts to protect all children in New Jersey.
Latest News
New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Secures $4 Million HRSA Cooperative Agreement to Launch New Jersey SEEDlings: Supporting Equity in Early Development Transforming Pediatrics in Early Childhood (TPEC)
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of ... Read More
Judith M. Persichilli, R.N., B.S.N., M.A., Commissioner to present Opening Remarks at School Health Conference
Judith M. Persichilli, R.N., B.S.N., M.A., Commissioner will be presenting Open Remarks and the state ... Read More
$12M in state funding for youth mental health care much needed
At the start of this Suicide Prevention month, $12 million in funding by the state ... Read More
Pediatric mental health gets a budget boost
The New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatric Collaborative, a partnership between primary care doctors and mental health ... Read More
New AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines
The SIDS Center of New Jersey reports that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has ... Read More
Why Become A NJAAP Member?
In addition to Fellows and Specialty Fellows, Resident, Post-resident and Candidate Fellows, Affiliate Membership may be granted to physicians, dentists, advanced nurse practitioners, physician assistants, family practitioners, child and adolescent psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychologists and other allied health professionals (e.g. physical, occupational, speech therapists) practicing and/or residing in the State of New Jersey who are primarily interested in the care and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
* National AAP membership is recommended but not required.