Join the Louisiana AAP Chapter
Benefits of Membership, More Ways to Join the Chapter, and Membership Categories Listed Below
Benefits of Membership
Continuing Education and MOC
Be the first to know about CME Opportunities and MOC projects offered throughout the year by the Chapter and our partners.
Annual Conference
Members recieve discounted registration fees and an average of 15 CME hours at our annual Potpourri.
Advocacy
Members are represented by the Chapter at the state capitol and throughout the year on a number of policy issues, are invited to participate in advocacy trainings, and help shape the Chapter’s position on key healthcare issues.
Communication
Recieve up-to-date information on issues that affect you most.
Professional Opportunities
Join a Chapter committee, represent the Chapter on a taskforce or board, or participate in Chapter-driven activities to grow your professional skills and network.
Join Just the Chapter as an Affiliate Member
Not ready to join the National AAP? Louisiana Pediatricians can support Louisiana-based initiatives and aims by joining the Louisiana Chapter as an Affiliate member.
Join Just the Chapter in Another Membership Category
Not a Pediatrician? No problem! Explore our Membership Categories below and apply for membership through our online form.
Add Chapter Membership to your Existing National Membership
Join your voice with Louisiana Pediatricians by adding Chapter membership.
Join the Chapter and the National AAP
Want to join both the chapter and the National AAP in any category? Connect with your professional community.
Membership Categories
Chapter Fellow
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics residing in the State of Louisiana.
Dues: $200
Specialty Fellow
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics residing in the State of Louisiana with a specialty other than general pediatrics.
Dues: $200
Senior Fellow
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics who lives in Louisiana and has attained the age of 70
OR
is 65 or older and no longer derives income from professional activities.
Dues: $0
Senior Member
Any pediatric physician who lives in Louisiana and has attained the age of 70
OR
is 65 or older and no longer derives income from professional activities.
Dues: $0
Chapter Affiliate
Any physician who resides in Louisiana who is engaged primarily in pediatric practice, teaching, or research and is not already a Fellow of the AAP.
Dues: $200
Associate Member
Pediatric dentist residing in Louisiana who has received a certificate or a degree in the specialty of pediatric dentistry from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of the American Dental Association and practices pediatric dentistry in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada
Dues: $100
Candidate Member
Limited to 4 years period post-residency training for pediatricians who are members of the AAP.
Dues: $50
Post Residency Training Member
AAP members who are in fellowship training.
Dues: $50
Resident Member
Pediatric residents who belong to the AAP.
Dues: $0
Medical Student Member
Medical students in Louisiana.
Dues: $0
National Affiliate Members of the AAP
A licensed Physician Assistant who received a certificate from an ARC-PA accredited program, practices in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Canada, and is working in a pediatric setting or at least 50% of professional activities is with infants, children, adolescents, or young adults. A copy of the certificate and one sponsor statement by a FAAP in good standing is required;
OR
A pediatric nurse practitioner licensed and certified in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada, working as a member of a pediatric care or medical home team. A copy of the certificate and one sponsor statement by a FAAP in good standing are required.
Dues: $100