MNAAP represents nearly 1,000 pediatricians in the state and is the leading voice of pediatric health in Minnesota. There are two openings on its board (1 rural, 1 urban) for member pediatricians interested in supporting its mission of protecting and improving the health of all Minnesota children and teens. Terms begin July 1, 2013 and run through June 30, 2015.

 

Consider nominating yourself or someone else to serve on MNAAP's board! Send your nomination and CV to cairns@mnaap.org for review by MNAAP's nominating committee in the coming weeks. 

 

Deadline for nominations is April 22, 2013. Final election will take place in May 2013 with a link to online ballots included in the newsletter and all-member email.

 

View current board members
Email cairns@mnaap.org

 

Join us on Friday, May 31 at The Commons Hotel in Minneapolis for educational conferences on motivational interviewing, pediatric obesity, and newborn screening in conjunction with MNAAP's annual dinner. Stay for all or part of the day. Be sure to register by April 15 for early-bird pricing!

 

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Motivational Interviewing Mini Workshop

Motivational interviewing is used in a number of clinical settings, and research demonstrates statistically significant outcomes in behavior change when using MI with issues of substance abuse, mental/behavioral health, and primary health care, among others. This introductory workshop is educational as well as experiential, giving practitioners hands-on exposure to the spirit and principles of MI along with hands-on practice of some common techniques.

 

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Practical Approaches for Managing and Preventing Pediatric Obesity

Co-hosted by the Minnesota Pediatric Obesity Consortium

This session will highlight evidence-based practices for managing and preventing pediatric obesity. Attendees will learn how to apply 5210 into their discussions with families and leverage AAP's new "Next Steps" toolkit for theme-based office visits. Presentations will also focus on complications of pediatric obesity, including depression, pre-diabetes and sleep disorders.

 

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
MNAAP Annual Meeting and Student/Resident Abstract Competition

Hear from pediatric leaders about the latest issues affecting Minnesota's pediatricians, including changes that have debilitated Minnesota's newborn screening program, which have direct implications for every child born in the state. This is a great opportunity to re-connect with colleagues and recognize those who have made a significant impact in child health over the past year.

 

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MNAAP is seeking abstracts for the second annual Resident and Medical Student Abstract and Poster Competition to be held in conjunction with MNAAP's annual meeting on Friday, May 31 from 6-9 p.m. at The Commons Hotel on the University of Minnesota campus. Students/residents who register for the annual meeting and submit an abstract receive a reduced rate and $15 rebate.

 

The goal of the competition is to foster community among pediatric trainees across the state and provide another opportunity for resident and medical student scholarship in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Abstracts will be accepted in two categories: Clinical Report and Research.  Authors selected for the poster session on May 31, 2013 will be judged and viewed by MN pediatricians at the annual meeting. Winners will be selected and prizes awarded with winning abstracts published in Minnesota Medicine. Four winners will be identified -- one for each group: Clinical Report, Research, Medical Student winner and People's Choice winner. Abstracts should be no more than 450 words. Deadline is April 12, 2013.

 

Residents/students 

• Click here to submit abstracts electronically
• Click here for examples of winning abstracts
• Consider also submitting abstracts by April 12 for the AAP abstract competition. Click here for details.

 Pediatricians

• Consider being a judge! You can select this option when you register for the annual dinner. 

For additional information, please contact Andrew P.J. Olson, MD at olso5714@umn.edu or Katherine Cairns cairns@mnaap.org

 

MNAAP will be honoring those who are leading or involved in significant efforts to protect the health of Minnesota's children. Award winners will be recognized at MNAAP's annual meeting on May 31. Nominations are being saught for the following awards:

• Distinguished Service Award
  Recognizes a pediatrician for his or her outstanding efforts that contribute to the improvement of child health care.    

• Child Advocacy Award  
  In addition, MNAAP chooses an individual from the community who goes above and beyond his or her everyday routine to advocate for the health and welfare of children in Minnesota.

Submit your nominations by May 1, 2013. 

• View a list of prior award winners
• Click here for nomination forms and details.