Education

The Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) is dedicated to providing a forum for the education of and exchange of information among all professionals working in community pediatrics. The council hosts educational programs at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition. Recent topics addressed through educational programs include: mental health, resident education, rural health issues, child care health and safety, school-based health services, the rights of children, breastfeeding promotion, and violence prevention. In addition, the council regularly uses its membership survey results to create programming and Special Interest Groups (SIGS) that respond to member interests.

Educational Programs:

The COCP is involved in a variety of educational programs at the following venues:

Community Pediatrics Teleconference
The Community Pediatrics Training Initiative (CPTI) and the Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) co-sponsored the teleconference, Community Pediatrics: Putting Training Into Practice, on March 7, 2007. This teleconference focused on practical tips and lessons learned by practicing pediatricians to help address barriers faced by residents and young physicians who are training/trained in community pediatrics as well as more seasoned professionals trying to balance competing priorities.

To access information on the speakers, learning objectives, PowerPoint slides, and the audio file, visit our Community Pediatrics Teleconferences page for more information.

COCP Council Programs at the NCE
National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) 2008 - ARCHIVED MEETING

National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) 2007 - ARCHIVED MEETING

National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) 2006 - ARCHIVED MEETING

National Conference and Exhibition 2005 - ARCHIVED MEETING
Building Skills and Motivational Interviewing

How to Join:
If you are already a member of the AAP and would like to become a COCP member, join online by:
1. Go to http://www.aap.org/moc/indexEntry.cfm and login with your AAP ID and password.
2. Click on "Member Community".
3. Click on "Join a Section or Council" under Section, Council & Committee
Information.
4. Choose "Council on Community Pediatrics", answer a few questions, and click "Submit".

For More Information:
If you would like more information about the Council on Community Pediatrics or its educational opportunities, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics at cocp@aap.org or 800-433-9016, ext 7085.