The Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairmen

Advancing pediatric education, research, and advocacy through collaborative leadership in academic medicine.

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Our Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

The Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairmen (AMSPDC) unites leaders in pediatric academic medicine to advance child health through excellence in education, research, and clinical care.

Our Vision

To create a future where all children have access to the highest quality healthcare, informed by cutting-edge research and delivered by well-trained pediatric professionals.

Key Impact Areas

150+

Medical Schools Represented

10,000+

Pediatric Trainees Impacted Annually

$2.5B+

Research Funding Managed

25+

Child Health Advocacy Initiatives

Focus Areas Distribution

Program Growth Over Time

Strategic Priorities

Educational Innovation 95%
Research Advancement 88%
Child Health Advocacy 92%
Faculty Development 85%

Leadership & Governance

Executive Committee

Elected leaders who guide the strategic direction of the organization and represent member interests.

Standing Committees

Specialized groups focusing on education, research, diversity, policy, and other critical areas.

Collaborative Partnerships

Strategic alliances with national organizations to amplify impact on child health policy and practice.

Organizational Timeline

Founding Era

Establishment of the organization to address the unique challenges facing pediatric department chairs in academic medical centers.

Expansion Phase

Growth in membership and development of formal committees to address specialized areas of pediatric academic medicine.

Advocacy Focus

Increased emphasis on national policy advocacy for children's health issues and pediatric research funding.

Digital Transformation

Implementation of virtual platforms for collaboration and knowledge sharing among members across institutions.

Research & Innovation

Research Initiatives

Initiative Focus Area Impact
Pediatric Education Innovation Medical Training High
Child Health Disparities Public Health Medium
Genomic Medicine Research High
Behavioral Pediatrics Clinical Care Medium

Research Resources

  • Research Collaboratives 12
  • Funding Opportunities 8
  • Data Repositories 5
  • Training Programs 6

Member Resources

Publications

Access to position papers, guidelines, and educational materials developed by expert committees.

Events

Annual meetings, workshops, and webinars for professional development and networking.

Data Tools

Benchmarking data and analytics to support departmental planning and decision-making.

Forums

Peer discussion platforms to share challenges, solutions, and best practices.

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