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The American Pediatric Society (APS) is the first pediatric society established in North America. [1] Created in 1887, the APS pursues a vision of an engaged, inclusive, and impactful community of pediatric thought leaders. The APS mission is to shape the future of academic pediatrics through the engagement of distinguished child health leaders.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. [1] It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois , and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. [ 2 ] The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.
Pages in category "Presidents of the American Pediatric Society" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
1922 portrait of Dr. John Howland, the namesake of the award The John Howland Award is the highest honor bestowed by the American Pediatric Society (APS). [1] Named in honor of John Howland (1873–1926), the award, with its accompanying medal, is presented annually by the American Pediatric Society for "distinguished service to pediatrics as a whole."
Lisa Robinson is a Canadian clinician-scientist.She is a University of Toronto professor in the Department of Paediatrics and the Dean [1] of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, former Head of the Division of Nephrology at The Hospital for Sick Children, a Senior Scientist at the SickKids Research Institute, [2] [3] [4] President American Pediatric Society 2022-2023, and the first-ever Chief ...
He was the 1965-66 president of the American Pediatric Society. [4] He received the society's highest honor, the John Howland Award, in 1976. [5] The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Perinatal Pediatrics gave him its first Virginia Apgar Award in 1975, recognizing his work with newborns. [6]
In 1933, the American Pediatric Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association formed the American Board of Pediatrics for the purpose of examining and awarding certification to physicians who have superior knowledge in the field of the diseases of childhood. [8] [9]
Thomas Morgan Rotch (1849–1914) was the president of the American Pediatric Society for 1890–91 [1] and America's first full professor of pediatrics. [2] He was the great-grandson of Samuel Powel Griffitts. [3] [4]