Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP)Medical Student Committee

Mission Statement Offer enthusiastic representation for medical student

members of the MCAAP

To promote collaboration between medical students and other members/committees of the MCAAP

To utilize the resources of the MCAAP to empower medical students to improve the health of children and adolescents

Enthusiastic Representation 2-3 members represent each medical school in Massachusetts

Boston University School of Medicine: Kristin Schwarz (co-chair), Mike Stratton, Lauren Sweetser

Harvard Medical School: Michelle-Marie Peña, Anna Jo Smith, Nicole de Paz

Tufts School of Medicine: Christian Pulcini (co-chair), Alyssa Levin-Scherz, Lea Sheward

UMass School of Medicine: Eli Freiman

We are here for you! Visit our website: http://mcaap.org/medical-student/

Collaboration between medical schools on pediatrics-related events and initiatives

Streamlining Mentorship

Providing opportunities – research, clinical, and/or volunteer opportunities available with current MCAAP members

Encourage all medical students to join MCAAP Committees http://mcaap.org/committees/ Committee on Obesity

Committee on Developmental Disabilities

Committee on Adolescence

Immunization Initiative

Committee on International Child Health

Committee on Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

Committee on School Health

Promote Collaboration

Empower Medical Students

Free AAP membership

Community outreach projects

Legislative advocacy training at RFDASH

Residents and Fellows (& Medical Students) Day at the Statehouse

We Want YOU …

To be an innovative and active member in the MCAAP to better serve children and adolescents in Massachusetts and beyond!

Thank you for attending today!