The Department of Membership (DOM) provides a broad
array of programs and services to the Academy
membership. The Department's philosophy is
steeped in member service and strives to serve
the specific needs of members as they progress
through the various stages of involvement at the AAP. The programs
and services are based on regular evaluation of
member needs and study of the changing
demography of membership. The department
also serves as a reference for interpretation and
revision of the Academy's Constitution and
Bylaws; handles status change requests,
coordinates comprehensive benefit programs
for members, and conducts member surveys to
stay abreast of critical issues facing Academy
members.
DOM oversees recruitment, credentialing,
and retention of the Academy's 60,000 members including Fellows, Specialty
Fellows, Candidate Members, Resident , Fellowship Tranees, Medical Students, Associate Members, and
International members. It ensures membership benefits are fulfilled,
conducts all aspects of national membership dues billing and collection
for the Academy; also administers the Chapter and Section Dues Billing
Program. Additional Benefits, including the affinity programs, are also associated with DOM. The department updates and maintains the national membership database
and maintains all information contained in the Online Member Directory, while upholding the confidentiality of our members.
DOM organizes a periodically member
needs assessment program and provides primary
staffing support to the Sections on Med-Peds, Seniors, Uniformed Services, Osteopathic Pediatricians, Young Physicians, Residents and Fellowship Trainees. The department also provides primary staffing support to the
Committee on Residency Scholarships and the
Committee on Residency Research Grants. The department is responsible for creating the YPN Network, which is a collaborative resource for Medical Students, Residents, Fellowhip Trainees and Young Physicians.
For further information on any of the department's
services or activities, please contact membership@aap.org or see Membership Web page.
