The MCAAP is a member organization of over 1,600 pediatricians who are dedicated to advocating for Massachusetts children and pediatricians. Many pediatricians reap the benefits of being members of the AAP but it is important to note that the state AAP Chapters also provide invaluable resources to their members on the local level.
OUR MISSION
The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and their families, and to supporting the medical professionals who care for them.
OUR VISION
The MCAAP is the leading voice for child health advocacy and high-value equitable care for all youth in the Commonwealth of MA.
OFFICERS AND STAFF
OFFICERS, REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES and MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:
President โ Brenda Anders Pring, MD, FAAP
Vice President โ David Lyczkowski, MD, MS, FAAP
Treasurer โ Elisabeth DiPietro, MD, FAAP
Immediate Past President โ Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, FAAP
Secretary โ John A. F. Zupancic MD ScD, FAAP
Region 1 โ Lorraine Schratz, MD, FAAP
Region 2 โ Kristen Shanahan, MD, MPH, FAAP
Region 3 โ Sarah Canale, MD, FAAP
Region 4 โ Jay Fong, MD, FAAP
Region 5 โ Christine McKiernan, MD, FAAP
Member-at-large โ Marc Grella, MD, FAAP
Member-at-large โ OPEN
Member-at-large โ Christina Kratlian, MD, MA, FAAP
Member-at-large โ Aaron Bornstein, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Resident Member Trainee Representative โ Maria Moncaliano, MD
Medical Student Member Representative โ Logan Beyer
STAFF
Executive Director
Cathleen Haggerty
(781) 895-9852
chaggerty@mcaap.org
Immunization Program Manager
Cynthia McReynolds, MBA
(781) 895-9850
cmcreynolds@mcaap.org
Benefits of Membership in MCAAP
WHY SHOULD I JOIN AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Up-to-date information about advocacy efforts around a wide range of state bills that affect the well-being of children and families
- Opportunity to serve as Chapter liaisons/reprensentatives on state commissions and coalitions
- Opportunities to advocate for children by serving in advocacy roles (e.g. Committee members, expert representatives
- Opportunity to apply for funds to attend the Annual AAP Legislative ConferenceMOC offerings
- Quarterly Chapter newsletter and monthly e-newsletterDiscounts on local CME meetings/teleconferences sponsored by the MA and CT AAP Chapters
- Free job postings in the newsletter and the MCAAP web siteNetworking opportunities
- Assistance with the process of applying for National AAP awards, grants, committee membership or chairmanship, and submitting AAP resolutions
- Elicits member feedback through direct surveys to assess member interests & needs & develops programming based on member responses.
WHAT HAS THE MCAAP BEEN DOING LATELY?
- Advocates for a wide range of state bills that affect the well-being of children. Recently the Chapter has submitted testimony/statements on gun violence prevention, tobacco control, gun violence prevention, and access to mental health services to name a few.
- Provides ongoing input to the state about payment reform models and voices concerns from members about how pediatrics needs to consistently be an important part of all health care reform discussions
- Continues to advocate for legislation that fosters high Massachusetts immunization rates and provides educational programming about the value of immunizations
- Continues to advocate for the Medical Home to encompass the full range of child health services
- Continues to meet with insurers to promote access to medically appropriate services for children through its Pediatric Council
- Advocates for Medicaid, CHIP and other funding streams to provide full coverage for all children
ANNUAL CHAPTER DUES
- Fellow $200
- Specialty Fellow $200
- Emeritus Fellow $0
- Retired Fellow $0
- Affiliate member $75
- Candidate Member $75
- PRT $25
- Resident $0
- Honorary Fellow $0
AAP BENEFITS
- Access to PEDJobs.org โ an on-line job database โ serving over 400 job seekers
- CME Courses now available on-line through Pedialink, Pediatric Review and Education Program (PREP) โ A self-study program for CME in general pediatrics that prepares pediatricians for the certification and renewal exam
- Automatic Membership in the Resident Section
- Grant Opportunities specific to residents
- Managed Care Resources including managed care, practice management, and coding tools
- Access to the Members Only Channel
Have questions?
Contact Executive Director Cathleen Haggerty at 781-895-9852 or chaggerty@mcaap.org.
