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Pediatrics 101 Book

American Academy of Pediatrics

About This Publication

Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Medical Student Outreach and Pediatric Career Support Program, Department of Membership.

A special thank you to Clifton E. Yu, MD, FAAP, and Martin Weisse, MD, FAAP, from the Association of Pediatric Program Directors as well as Rénee Moore, MD, FAAP, and William Adelman, MD, FAAP, for their contributions to this guide.

If you are interested in becoming a medical student member of the AAP, call the AAP Membership Department at 800/433-9016 or obtain a medical student membership application online at www.aap.org/member/memcat.htm.

The Future for Pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Universal health care

  • Increased efforts to prevent and reduce childhood obesity

  • Expanding education for parents and pediatricians

  • Greater understanding and research in human genetics

  • Increased efforts to reduce prematurity

  • Improvements in vaccine efficacy and delivery

The recommendations in this publication are provided as a source of information. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

Please note: Inclusion in this publication does not imply an endorsement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP is not responsible for the content of the resources mentioned. Addresses, phone numbers, and Web site addresses are as current as possible, but may change at any time.

Copyright © 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics

-Section 1: Introduction
-Section 2: Pediatrics as an Attractive Career
-Section 3: General Pediatrics
-Section 4: Subspecialty Pediatrics
-Section 5: The Premed Years (Premed Students)
-Section 6: Getting into Medical School (Premed Students)
-Section 7: Medical School (Premed Students)
-Section 8: Choosing a Medical Specialty (Medical Students)
-Section 9: Finding the Right Pediatric Residency (Medical Students)
-Section 10: Residency Training in General Pediatrics (Medical Students)
-Section 11: Licensure and Board Certification (Residents)
-Section 12: Post-Residency Training (Residents)
-Section 13: Issues in Contemporary Pediatrics (Residents)
-Section 14: Physician as Advocate (Residents)
-Section 15: Financing Your Medical Education (Residents)
-Section 16: References
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The recommendations in this publication do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute financial or legal advice. A financial advisor or attorney should be consulted if financial or legal advice is desired.
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