The Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides financial assistance to Association of Administrators in Academic Pediatrics (AAAP) who, because of financial constraints at their institution(s), are unable to attend annual educational meetings or secure approval to process annual membership dues through their department. 

Application Process
The MAP Application must be completed, electronically signed, and forwarded electronically to the Member Assistance Committee (see below for details).  If you are not the lead administrator, s/he will be contacted to approve the request.

Review Process 
Applications are reviewed for need during the membership drive or the period preceding a membership meeting.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Active, current AAAP membership (new applicant for membership will be considered for membership support)
  • First time applicant for MAP
  • Participation in meeting (poster contributor, speaker)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Only one recipient per organization per year
  • A two-year wait period will be required between applications per organization

Terms
The AAAP will support the cost of registration and hotel lodging (limited to the number of nights of the meeting) as well as some travel expense, capped at $2,000.

Committee
The Review Committee includes the Past President, Treasurer, and Program Director.

Confidentiality
The Review Committee will maintain complete confidentiality of applicants and their applications. Only the Committee will know the identity of the individuals applying and/or receiving support.  


PLEASE SELECT THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION:

MAP Application