Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the benefits of joining the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds)?

• Membership in a national professional organization of pediatricians.

• Satisfaction of knowing that your professional organization is producing honest and accurate information on child development, social, and medical issues for parents and leaders in society.

• Networking with other like-minded physicians: professionally and socially.

• Having a voice in the creation of Position and Policy statements of the ACPeds. All official statements are first circulated to the membership for approval prior to release.

• Invitation to national meetings of the ACPeds and all biannual Board meetings.

• Monthly eNewsletter containing current information from the ACPeds and around the globe.

• Access to the Members Section on the website which provides:

  • Patient Information Handouts for use in your practice

  • Member locator

  • ACPeds publications

  • CME opportunities

  • Editable personal profile and online dues payment function

2. Must I leave other professional organizations to join the ACPeds?

• No. Many of our members are also members of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and other professional medical organizations, such as the American Medical Association. Click here to view a comparison sheet between the ACPeds and the AAP.

3. What will happen if I leave other professional pediatric organizations to join the ACPeds?

• No problem. Membership in such an organization is not a requirement for licensure or to practice pediatrics. You are simply leaving one professional pediatric organization(s) for another. And, if desired, you may in many instances remain a member of your state Pediatric Society.

• You can still purchase materials from other organizations (such as the Red Book and Pediatrics from the AAP), attend sponsored meetings, and participate in CME programs, all at a slight increase over the member price.

4. How is the ACPeds different from religious organizations such as the CMDA and the CMA?

• Information about how the ACPeds differs can be viewed here on this Comparison of the ACPeds to Faith-Based Organizations.

5. What is the cost of ACPeds membership?

• Information on membership dues can be found on our Becoming an ACPeds Member page of the website.

6. How can I get involved in the work of the ACPeds?

• You are encouraged to become involved at whatever level you desire. This commitment may range from simply supporting the ACPeds through the payment of your annual dues to becoming a member of the Board of Directors. Members are encouraged to voice their concerns, visions, and desires for the ACPeds to the officers and members of the Board of Directors.