Founded in 1948, the Section on Allergy and Immunology is dedicated to ensure that children receive the highest quality of allergy and immunology care. To accomplish its mission, the Section provides a number of educational programs, training and research programs, and continually advocates for improved allergy and immunology care and services.
The Section sponsors educational programs for both pediatric generalists and subspecialists at the AAP (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition each fall and at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual meeting each spring. The Section’s other educational endeavors include this annual “Best Articles in Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology” Supplement to Pediatrics, Visiting Professor Program, electronic quality improvement in practice program on asthma diagnosis and management (eQIPP) that meets the ABP maintenance of certification criteria, and a number of public education materials. The Section is also active in contributing to educational programs and resources such as...
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