Dedicated to advancing medical education

APPD offers a variety of educational meetings, conferences, and other events, including the Annual Spring and Fall Meetings and Virtual Cafés. We provide a critical source of knowledge, expertise, friendship, support, and inspiration in the pediatric medical education community.

Spring Meeting

Spring Meeting attendees learn and benefit from:

  • Best practices of medical education across the continuum.
  • Innovative educational approaches through sessions that present innovative curriculum or processes as residency training continues to evolve.
  • Networking opportunities, mentoring and other tools for academic advancement.
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Fall Meeting

The Fall Meeting has a focus on providing educational sessions for those assuming leadership roles as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, Fellowship Director, Residency Coordinator, or Fellowship Coordinator.

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Regional Meetings

Each of APPD’s 8 regions meet each year at the Spring Meeting. Most also meet annually within their geographic region. See individual regions for more information.

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Forum for Fellowship Directors

The one-day Forum for Fellowship Directors is held annually the Friday before the start of the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting. The schedule includes workshop presentations and updates from regulatory stakeholders.

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Past Meetings

Review educational materials from past meetings, including programs and presentations.

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