Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs

What Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs does

The Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1960 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The organization represents the chairs of all 155 U.S. academic medical school departments of pediatrics, serving as the formal convening body for academic pediatric leadership across clinical care, research, education, and advocacy missions. Its core programming includes the Pediatrics Workforce Initiative (PWI) launched in 2020 with four pillars (Education Redesign, Economic Strategy, Physician Scientist, Practice Collaboration); the Pediatric Leadership Development Program (PLDP); the Frontiers in Science (FIS) Program established in 1987; the New Chairs Mentoring Program; the Division Director Academy; the Bridge Program; the Pediatrician Scientist Development Program (PSDP); the Research Development Visiting Professorship Program; the Member Support System & Consultation Program; and the official AMSPDC Journal.

AMSPDC operates a community-led go-to-market model in which revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues from the 155 academic institutions, supplemented by fee-based professional services (PLDP at $5,500 per scholar, extended consultations at $2,500 per 4-hour session), event sponsorships ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, and tax-deductible donations supporting the national pediatric workforce initiative. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and structured around standing committees (Clinical Care, Education, Research, Engagement) plus pillar leadership. Its strategic ecosystem includes 40+ collaborating organizations spanning AAP, AAMC, ABP, PAS, NASEM, NICHD, APPD, APA, SPR, APS, CoPS, CHA, NAPNAP, AAAP, COMSEP, FOPO, and HRSA, with dedicated partnerships such as CareerPhysician as a sponsor since 2024.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its infrastructure consists of a WordPress website, MemberClicks member authentication, and Zoom-based virtual programming. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees. Leadership includes Executive Director Laura Degnon (also CEO of Degnon Associates, the association management firm) and Co-Lead of the Workforce Initiative Robert Vinci, MD, alongside four pillar leaders drawn from Stanford, Weill Cornell, Duke, and Boston University.

Name

Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs

Legal name

The Association of Medical Schools Pediatric Department Chairs

Website

https://amspdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AMSPDC is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1960 that represents the 155 U.S. academic medical school departments of pediatrics, providing leadership development, workforce advocacy, mentorship, and educational programs for pediatric department chairs and trainees.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Pediatric leadership development
• Academic medicine membership
• Physician workforce advocacy
• Pediatric department chairs
• Medical school association

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from 155 academic institution departments of pediatrics. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association.
2. Program Fees - Pediatric Leadership Development Program: The PLDP fellowship program costs $5,500 per participant, which includes annual meeting registrations, reading materials, 360 Degree Leadership Practice Inventory Assessment, and provided meals.
3. Research Development Visiting Professorship Program: Host departments cover additional expenses beyond the $3,500 travel/lodging and $1,500 honorarium provided by AMSPDC.
4. Consultation Services: Extended 4-hour virtual consultation available for $2,500 for departments seeking in-depth confidential consultation beyond the free 90-minute consult offering.
5. Event Sponsorships and Donations: Sponsorship levels for the Suffs event ranged from $5,000 (Doris Stevens) to $50,000 (Presenting Sponsor). Tax-deductible donations support the national pediatric workforce initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMSPDC is a nonprofit professional membership association serving department chairs from 155 U.S. academic medical institutions. It delivers leadership development, mentorship, workforce advocacy, research support, and convening programs—primarily the Pediatrics Workforce Initiative (PWI), Pediatric Leadership Development Program (PLDP), New Chairs Mentoring Program, Frontiers in Science Program, Division Director Academy, Research Development Visiting Professorship, Member Support & Consultation Program, and the Bridge Program. Revenue is generated from annual institutional membership dues, program fees, event sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

AMSPDC is a professional association serving 155 academic institutions with a portfolio of leadership development, workforce initiatives, and professional development programs. The core offerings include the Pediatrics Workforce Initiative (PWI) - a comprehensive workforce development initiative with four pillars (Education Redesign, Economic Strategy, Physician Scientist, and Practice Collaboration) - along with the New Chairs Mentoring Program, Pediatric Leadership Development Program (PLDP), Division Director Academy, Frontiers in Science (FIS) Program, Research Development Visiting Professorship Program, Member Support System & Consultation Program, Bridge Program, and Pediatric Scientist Development Program (PSDP). The organization also publishes the AMSPDC Journal and provides advocacy resources including Medicaid Tool Kits. These programs collectively support the professional development of academic pediatric department chairs and faculty across the training continuum from medical students through department leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMSPDC Pediatrics Workforce Initiative (PWI) A comprehensive workforce development initiative organized around four pillars (Education Redesign, Economic Strategy, Physician Scientist, Practice Collaboration) that aims to increase the number and diversity of high-quality students entering pediatric training programs and to improve the supply and distribution of pediatric subspecialists. Served by 19 collaborating partners in the Pediatrics 2025 Workforce Initiative.
• New Chairs Mentoring Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 155 academic institutions represented through membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CareerPhysiciancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational leader in executive search and leadership development in academic pediatrics with 25 years of experience. Supports complex faculty and executive leadership needs of Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health Organizations. Understands the pediatric leadership paradigm and its inherent supply, resource, and system challenges. Proud sponsor of AMSPDC since 2024.
• Child Health Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource of expert insight, wisdom, and consultation for pediatric departments and children's hospital clients. Advisors are recognized as national thought leaders for contributions to specialty advancement and leadership excellence in academic medicine.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading national pediatric organization. AMSPDC participates in the Pediatric Policy Council (PPC) led by AAP. Collaborates on workforce initiatives, advocacy, and policy recommendations at the national level.
• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting medical education and research. AMSPDC works with AAMC on leadership development seminars and workforce initiatives. AAMC CFAS Council representation through member liaisons.
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying body for pediatric physicians. Collaborates on competency-based training models, workforce data, and pediatric subspecialty workforce projections through the ABP Microsimulation Model.
• Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor annual meeting bringing together pediatric researchers, clinicians, and educators. AMSPDC presents workforce initiative updates and collaborates on educational programming.
• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMSPDC sponsored the NASEM Consensus Study on the Future Pediatric Subspecialty Workforce (2023). Collaborates on recommendations for pediatric workforce reform, research funding, and child health policy.
• Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for pediatric residency and fellowship program directors. Collaborates on medical education initiatives, competency-based training, and resident recruitment strategies.
• Academic Pediatric Association (APA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on academic pediatrics and medical education. Collaborates on educational research and professional development for pediatric academicians.
• NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal institute supporting research on child health and human development. Partner in physician-scientist development and federal investment in child health research initiatives.
• Society for Pediatric Research (SPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting pediatric research. Collaborates with AMSPDC on Research Committee webinars, physician-scientist development, and early career investigator support.
• American Pediatric Society (APS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization of leading pediatric researchers and academicians. Collaborates on research development and pediatric scientist training pathways.
• Council of Pediatric Subspecialties (CoPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil addressing pediatric subspecialty workforce issues. Collaborates on subspecialty training, recruitment, and workforce data collection.
• Children's Hospital Association (CHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing children's hospitals. Collaborates on workforce initiatives, payment advocacy, and policy efforts affecting pediatric care delivery.
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for pediatric nurse practitioners. Collaborates on workforce development and pediatric care delivery initiatives.
• Association of Administrators in Academic Pediatrics (AAAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for administrators in academic pediatrics. Collaborates on Medicaid education series and administrative leadership development.
• Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for pediatric medical student educators. Collaborates on undergraduate medical education initiatives and pre-clinical exposure programs.
• Federation of Pediatric Organizations (FOPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of major pediatric organizations. AMSPDC participates through representation and collaborative advocacy efforts.
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency overseeing the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP). AMSPDC collaborates to streamline the process for eligible pediatric departments and advocate for updated program definitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Association of Pediatric Program Directors: Organization for pediatric residency and fellowship program directors. AMSPDC's Education Redesign Pillar Leader previously served as APPD president, indicating deep overlap in pediatric graduate medical education leadership.
• American Board of Pediatrics: Certifying body for pediatric physicians. AMSPDC collaborates with ABP on competency-based training models and workforce projections (ABP Microsimulation Model), serving overlapping academic pediatric leadership audiences.
• American Pediatric Society: National organization of leading pediatric researchers. AMSPDC collaborates on research development and pediatric scientist training pathways through APS joint programming.
• Society for Pediatric Research: Organization supporting pediatric research. AMSPDC partners with SPR on Research Committee webinars, physician-scientist development, and early-career investigator support — sharing the same physician-scientist development pipeline.
• Academic Pediatric Association: Organization focused on academic pediatrics and medical education. Collaborates with AMSPDC on educational research and professional development for pediatric academicians, sharing a similar academic-pediatrics mission.
• American Academy of Pediatrics: The largest U.S. pediatric professional organization. AMSPDC co-leads the Pediatric Policy Council with AAP and overlaps on workforce advocacy and federal policy engagement, though AAP's membership is far broader (all pediatricians, not just academic chairs).
• Council of Pediatric Subspecialties: Council addressing pediatric subspecialty workforce issues. AMSPDC collaborates on subspecialty training, recruitment, and workforce data — both organizations focus on the pediatric subspecialty pipeline AMSPDC's PSDP supports.
• Pediatric Academic Societies: Joint meeting organization of major pediatric academic societies. AMSPDC presents workforce initiative updates at PAS and co-develops educational programming, sharing faculty and pediatric-research audiences.
• Association of American Medical Colleges: National association representing medical schools and teaching hospitals. AMSPDC partners with AAMC on leadership development seminars and workforce initiatives through AAMC CFAS Council, sharing the same academic-medicine constituency.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Hospital Association: National organization representing children's hospitals. AMSPDC collaborates with CHA on workforce initiatives, payment advocacy, and policy — CHA is a larger, broader entity that overlaps with AMSPDC's institutional membership base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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