American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics
Formation1930 (1930)
TypeProfessional association
HeadquartersItasca, Illinois, United States
Coordinates42°02′12″N 87°58′58″W / 42.0366°N 87.9827°W / 42.0366; -87.9827
Membership67,000
Official language
English
AAP President
Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP
Staff390
Websitewww.aap.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.