Transcript Ohio Chapter – American Academy of Pediatrics Young

YP: Allison Brindle, MD and Emily Decker, MD
Resident: Norah Ledyard, MD
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Age 40 or younger
OR within first 5 years of practice
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Identify key AAP committees, councils, sections,
task forces, and other groups where YP input is
critical
Continue to expand the YP section of the
YoungPeds Network with easily accessible and
relevant information for YP
Build an online mentoring program
Offer representation in the further design and
oversight of PedJobs
Identify YP in each of the state chapters and
make chapter leaders aware of these physicians.
Help chapters develop programs and services for
their young members.
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Current Pediatric Residents
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron/NEOUCOM
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical
MetroHealth
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
University Hospitals/Rainbow Babies and Children
Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
Wright State University
University of Toledo
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Recent Ohio Residency Graduates
Fellows
Providers who move to OH
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Create opportunities for networking
Local YP can assist with residency program
events
Matching graduating residents to jobs in the
community
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The Business of Pediatrics and Practice
Management
Work/Life Balance
Managing a Career
Lifelong Learning
Child Advocacy
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Residents identified a gap in their education:
◦ Identifying early childhood resources
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OH AAP Grant: Joint project between the Early Care
and Education Committee and its Young Physicians
Committee
“Helping Parents Make the Best Early Care and
Education Decisions for Their Family”.
◦ 45 minute presentation to residency programs during regular
educational conferences
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At least 1 Board Member and at least 1 YP member
at event
Can be model for providing resident education on
variety of topics and networking within the chapter.
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Present a “Life after Residency” program to
2nd and 3rd year residents
Coordinate an advocacy project with
residency programs
Establish a chapter newsletter for YPs
Host networking events to learn about the
chapter and meet other YPs
Provide CME geared toward YPs
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What do YOU want to get out of the AAP?
How can the AAP help you?
What kinds of education can the AAP provide?
What topics interest you?
What activities would help encourage YP and
Residents to get involved AND stay involved
in the AAP?