PA Chapter, AAP

What PA Chapter, AAP does

PA Chapter, AAP (Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) is a 501-style nonprofit professional membership organization representing more than 2,200 pediatricians, pediatric specialists, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals in Pennsylvania. Headquartered at 661 Moore Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA, with 11-50 employees, the chapter operates as the state-level arm of the national American Academy of Pediatrics, focusing on advocacy, continuing medical education, professional networking, and child health policy. Its core activities include state-level legislative advocacy (including an annual Advocacy Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol), committee-driven programming across 12+ child health areas, the annual "Addressing Challenges in Modern Pediatrics" conference in Pocono Manor, and an awards program recognizing pediatricians (Pediatrician of the Year) and DEI Champions annually since 2023.

The chapter's product portfolio consists of member-facing toolkits and programs spanning firearm safety, suicide prevention (youth, caregiver, and provider tracks), diversity/equity/inclusion, immunization, multilingual literacy, immigrant health, WIC support, Pediatrician Kinship Care, and Infant Safe Sleep, the last delivered in partnership with Cribs for Kids, PA Safe Sleep, and the NICHD Safe to Sleep program. The Healthy Mental Development Program, funded through a $4,160,000 HRSA award, is the largest disclosed programmatic initiative. Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight: a content website at paaap.org, DonorPerfect for membership dues processing, Givecloud for Annual Fund donations, an Instagram presence (@pachapter.aap), and email newsletters. There are no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, no software products, and no app distribution; technology serves operational rather than competitive purposes.

PA AAP's revenue model is straightforward: annual membership dues ($195/year for most tiers, $85 for candidate members, $115 for seniors, free for medical students/residents/post-residents), donations via Givecloud, conference exhibitor/sponsor fees, and grant funding (most notably HRSA). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the website, with no resellers or third-party distribution. Leadership includes President Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP (2024-2026 term, concluding June 2026), Executive Director Annette Myarick, and Manager of Operations and Member Services Anna Brasch. As a chapter organization within the broader AAP, PA AAP has no subsidiaries, no investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

PA Chapter, AAP

Legal name

Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Website

https://paaap.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PA Chapter, AAP is a nonprofit professional membership organization serving more than 2,200 pediatricians and allied health professionals in Pennsylvania, delivering advocacy, continuing education, clinical toolkits, and child health programming as the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric professional association
• Continuing medical education
• Child health advocacy
• Medical society chapter
• Pediatric membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Media

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from pediatricians, pediatric specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other pediatric healthcare professionals in Pennsylvania. Dues vary by membership category.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through Givecloud platform for their Annual Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PA Chapter, AAP is a nonprofit professional membership organization that serves more than 2,200 pediatricians and allied health professionals in Pennsylvania. It offers tiered annual memberships, an annual Pediatric Conference with CME/MOC programming, topic-specific toolkits (firearm safety, suicide prevention, DEI, immunization, kinship care), state-level advocacy initiatives, and curated health alerts from CDC, FDA, and Pennsylvania health departments.

Product overview

PA Chapter, AAP is a professional membership organization representing over 2,200 pediatrician members in Pennsylvania, operating as a chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The organization provides membership services, annual conferences, and continuing education programs. Its product portfolio consists of member resources and toolkits addressing child health priorities including firearm safety, suicide prevention, diversity and inclusion, immunization, infant safe sleep, mental health development, WIC support, immigrant health, and multilingual literacy. The organization also aggregates health alerts and advisories from CDC, FDA, and state health departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PA AAP Membership Tiered annual professional membership connecting pediatricians to a network of more than 2,200 members across Pennsylvania. Includes local legislative updates, pediatric news, monthly e-newsletters, networking and leadership opportunities, advocacy at the state capitol, and access to member-only resources.
• Pediatric Conference Annual conference providing CME credits, MOC programs, and networking opportunities for Pennsylvania pediatric professionals, including a Trainee Track for residents and medical students and poster sessions.
• Firearm Safety Toolkit for Healthcare Providers Educational toolkit providing guidance and resources for pediatric healthcare providers on firearm safety counseling with patients and families.
• Suicide Prevention Toolkits Three separate suicide prevention toolkits targeting youth, caregivers, and providers, offering resources including 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline materials, emotional wellness resources, and support information.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit Resources and guidance for healthcare providers on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics in pediatric care.
• Healthy Mental Development Program HRSA-supported program providing resources and support for pediatric mental health development, funded through a $4,160,000 award.
• Health Alerts and Advisories Aggregator of health alerts and advisories from CDC, FDA, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Philadelphia Department of Health for healthcare providers.
• Immunization Resources Information and resources for providers and caregivers on immunization schedules, requirements, and education.
• Infant Safe Sleep Program Resources and training on safe sleep practices for infants, including Safe Sleep Ambassador Training delivered through the Cribs for Kids partnership.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Support Resources and information about the WIC nutrition program for caregivers and providers, including PA-specific WIC clinic and store locations.
• Immigrant Health Resources Resources and Pennsylvania-based organizational connections supporting immigrant health, including legal resources, community organizations, and guidance on deportation-related stress.
• Multilingual Literacy Resources Resources for providers and families on raising bilingual and multilingual children, including guides and research on language development.
• Pediatrician Kinship Care Toolkit Resource toolkit providing guidance and resources for pediatricians caring for children in kinship and foster care arrangements.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cribs for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational infant safe sleep organization providing Safe Sleep Ambassador Training. PA AAP provides resources including Cribs for Kids materials as part of their Infant Safe Sleep initiative and partner in promoting safe sleep practices for infants.
• PA Safe SleepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner providing SUID family resources, digital safe sleep toolkit, and safe sleep education specifically for Pennsylvania families.
• Safe to Sleep (NICHD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Child Health and Human Development program providing public education about infant safe sleep.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Pediatric Trainees: National AAP subsection for pediatric residents and medical students. Provides overlapping trainee resources that PA AAP's free membership tier leverages, and represents a competitive funnel for trainee engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Pennsylvania Medical Society: Statewide professional medical association for Pennsylvania physicians of all specialties. Comparable in Pennsylvania-specific physician advocacy and continuing education, but broader in scope than PA AAP's pediatric focus.
• American Academy of Pediatrics: The national parent organization of which PA Chapter, AAP is a state chapter. Directly comparable membership, advocacy, education, and toolkit functions, but operates nationally across all 50 states with a much larger staff and budget.

Emerging players

• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners - PA Chapter: Professional association for pediatric-focused nurse practitioners with state-level chapters overlapping PA AAP's allied-health professional member segment and pediatric CME scope.
• American Academy of Family Physicians - Pennsylvania Chapter: State chapter of the AAFP serving Pennsylvania family physicians, including those providing pediatric care. Competes for the same physician-advocacy mindshare and CME engagement in Pennsylvania.

Regional players

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Pennsylvania-based pediatric healthcare institution that overlaps with PA AAP's pediatrician network for CME, advocacy, and policy collaboration, but operates as a hospital rather than a membership association.

Direct peers

• Ohio Chapter, AAP: Midwestern state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics operating a comparable pediatrician membership, state advocacy, and annual conference model in a similar population state to Pennsylvania.
• California Chapter 1, AAP: Large state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics serving pediatricians in the Los Angeles area. Operates a similar chapter model with state-specific advocacy, CME, and member toolkits.
• New York Chapter 1, AAP: Northeast state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics serving pediatricians in the New York City metropolitan area with similar advocacy, education, and toolkit programs. Comparable in operating structure.
• New Jersey Chapter, AAP: Another state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics serving pediatricians in an adjacent Northeast state with similar membership, advocacy, and CME structures. Most directly comparable peer by mission, scale, and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pachapter.aap
• Xx.com/pa_aap
• Facebookfacebook.com/PAChapter.AAP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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