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2008 NATIONAL ELECTIONS
AAP Election
Your vote in the AAP election is crucial to the well being of children, families, and the pediatric profession!
Don't Forget to VOTE for AAP President by October 1st!
To vote on line please visit https://www.directvote.net/aap
You must be a member of the AAP to vote.
Candidates:
Colleen A. Kraft, MD, FAAP from Richmond, VA
Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP from Boston, MA
To access candidate bios and position statements, please visit www.aap.org and click on "Members Center Login" to sign in. Then click on "2008 AAP National Election" under the "Member Community" section. US Presidential, Congressional and State Elections
When voting, whether for the next president or other electied officials, please consider which of the candidates have the well being of children as one of their top priorities. This is an inportant opportunity to influence the future of medicine and pediatrics.
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AAP NCE - We hope to see you at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition (NCE) - Oct 11-14, 2008 in Boston!
FROM THE AAP:
AAP Career Fair at the NCE for Your Members!
Dear Committee, Council, and, Section Chairpersons and Chapter Directors, Presidents, and Vice Presidents,
The 4th annual AAP Career Fair will be held October 11-13, 2008 in Boston, MA, at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition (NCE). This is great opportunity for your members to interview for multiple jobs in one convenient location. Please tell your members, as well as residents and fellows. There are fellowships available also. Employers interviewing at the
AAP Career Fair are listed on the PedJobs home page, www.pedjobs.org.
Please visit http://www.pedjobs.org/emp&jsNCE.html for complete information. Job seekers can apply now. Please respond to invitations from employers. If you have questions, please write pedjobs@aap.org, or call me personally. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
Mary Lynn
Mary Lynn Bower, MS, MBA
Online Content Project Manager
Division of Scholarly Journals & Professional Periodicals
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FROM AUTISM SPEAKS:
Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism
Sunday, October 19th, 2008
Suffolk Downs Race Track
East Boston, MA
Registration: 9:00 am Walk Starts: 10:30 am
Last year's event had 16,000 attendees and raised $1.3 million. This year is going to be even bigger and better!
About the Walk Now for Autism Event
Join Autism Speaks as we tackle autism! Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism. Start a corporate, school or family team today! Walk Now for Autism offers everyone a fun-filled experience with entertainment, refreshments, an autism community resource fair, and much, much more.
Register easily, on-line at www.walknowforautism.org/greaterboston
About Autism Speaks Inc. Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. To get informed or get involved, visit www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks. It's time to listen. |
Educational Opportunities & CMEs
The 13th MIAP Annual Massachusetts Pediatric Immunization Conference
The Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership's "Skills Building Conference" will take place on October 2, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA.
Conference program and registration form is available on the Chapter's website. Go to: http://www.mcaap.org/ii/new/
Webcast: Immunization Update 2008
The CDC and the Public Health Training Network will present a webcast, "Immunization Update 2008," on August 28, 2008 at 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
(http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/immupdate2008/default.asp
The webcast will remain accessible through an Internet connection until September 29, 2008.
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From the Children's Emotional HealthLink:
What Happens After the Behavioral Health Screening?
We are pleased to invite your participation in a skills training program an study. "Emotional and Psychosocial Issues in Children and Families" Pediatrics for the New Millennium."
Program benefits:
- Enhance your skills with pediatric patients and their families
- Learn the art of the mental health referral and develop resource materials
- An opportunity to interact and to discuss difficult cases with colleagues
- Stipend of $1,4000 for those who complete the program
- 35 CME credits (AMA Category 1 risk management credits applied for
- Monthly dinner and seminar
For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.cehl.org
To see the announcement, go to: http://www.cehl.org/elements/uploads/cehl3flyer.pdf
If you have questions, please contact Howard King, MD, MPH at howieking@aol.com
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The members of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics are physicians dedicated to improving the quality of life for children by providing quality health care and advocating for them and their families.
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