Advancing pediatric education, research, and advocacy through collaborative leadership in academic medicine.
Explore Our MissionThe 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.
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.
Medical Schools Represented
Pediatric Trainees Impacted Annually
Research Funding Managed
Child Health Advocacy Initiatives
Elected leaders who guide the strategic direction of the organization and represent member interests.
Specialized groups focusing on education, research, diversity, policy, and other critical areas.
Strategic alliances with national organizations to amplify impact on child health policy and practice.
Establishment of the organization to address the unique challenges facing pediatric department chairs in academic medical centers.
Growth in membership and development of formal committees to address specialized areas of pediatric academic medicine.
Increased emphasis on national policy advocacy for children's health issues and pediatric research funding.
Implementation of virtual platforms for collaboration and knowledge sharing among members across institutions.
| 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 |
Access to position papers, guidelines, and educational materials developed by expert committees.
Annual meetings, workshops, and webinars for professional development and networking.
Benchmarking data and analytics to support departmental planning and decision-making.
Peer discussion platforms to share challenges, solutions, and best practices.