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Vision Statement
It is the vision of the AAP Section on Administration and Practice
Management (SOAPM) that all members of the Academy have the
opportunity to attain and sustain professional fulfillment in administration
and practice management. Through the recognition of best practices,
educational opportunities, and the establishment of an open forum for discussion and dissemination
of practical, effective strategies, SOAPM will enable its membership to improve practice management
in pediatrics.
Our Mission
It is the mission of SOAPM to impart both basic and cutting edge
administrative and practice management innovations that will improve
the state of pediatric administration and practice management for
its membership and members of the AAP. SOAPM will accomplish
this mission by dedicating its talent, skills, and resources to
educating and serving its membership.
Presently, over 1,000 AAP members have joined SOAPM to
implement this mission and the Section goals and objectives.
The SOAPM currently is
working to increase residents' awareness of practice management
and to enhance the benefits to its affiliate membership of practice
managers, pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners.
Who Can Join SOAPM?
SOAPM membership is open to all AAP fellows and residents of the Academy with an interest or active involvement in pediatric administration and practice management.
Affiliate membership also is available to practice administrators and non-practice administrators who are employed in a position related to pediatric practice management.
Click here for additional requirements.
The Benefits of SOAPM
The benefits of section membership include:
- The
biannual newsletter
- Access
to the very active SOAPM LISTSERV
- Enhanced networking opportunities
- Quality
CME programming
- Much more!
Instructions to Join SOAPM
AAP Fellows and Residents:
Complete the online application. Paper copies can obtained from the AAP Division of Member Services at 800/433-9016 ext 5897.
Practice Administrators:
Nonphysicians who are
actively involved in pediatric administration and practice management
and who are employed by or are under the direct supervision of a
Fellow of the AAP. Complete the application and complete and submit the Sponsor Form.
Non-Practice Administrators:
Those employed in a job intimately related to pediatric practice management (eg, practice management consultants, other business partners). Complete the application, the Consent Form and the Sponsor Form.
If you have questions or would like to join SOAPM, please contact the AAP Division of Member Services at 800/433-9016
ext 5897.
For further details, please contact Jose Lopez, Manager, at 847/434-4089 or e-mail Jlopez@aap.org.
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