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The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to promoting optimal health and well-being for every child as well as helping to ensure that the 67,000 Academy members practice the highest quality health care and experience professional satisfaction and personal well-being. 

The AAP achieves this mission through provision of consistently high levels of value to member pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and surgical specialists, trusted advice to children and families, and professional development opportunities for pediatric leadership. Indeed, as a mission-driven membership-based organization, enhancing child health is at the heart of the Academy's work.