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You can find information here about opportunities for residents to attend regional and national meetings or to apply for internships related to Child Advocacy. Please contact Dr. Diane Pappas at childadvocacy@virginia.edu<\/a> if you need more information or assistance.<\/p>\n

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Meetings<\/h3>\n

UVA Department of Pediatrics Annual Research Symposium<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Every spring, faculty, fellows, and residents share their research with colleagues and the community. Watch your email for more information!<\/p>\n

Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

All trainees and junior faculty are eligible for travel awards to this meeting. Please submit your abstracts!<\/p>\n

Academic Pediatrics Association<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Submit your abstracts for presentation at the APA Region IV Annual Meeting! The annual meeting for region IV (DC, MD, NC, VA) is usually held in February at the Charlottesville Omni Hotel. Residents, faculty, and students are encouraged to submit abstracts for presentation at the annual meeting. Presentations are usually short (about 20 minutes) and may involve an evolving or recently completed project or study.<\/p>\n

This is a great way to see what academic general pediatrics is all about, share ideas, and meet others in our region facing the same primary care issues.<\/p>\n

Contact Dr. Diane Pappas at childadvocacy@virginia.edu<\/a> for details, registration materials, or if you are interested in submitting a proposal for a presentation or poster.<\/p>\n

Medical-Legal Partnership National Summit<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

This annual meeting is usually held in March of each year. Dates and location for the 2011 summit will be available soon.<\/p>\n

Policy Internships<\/h3>\n

AAP Department of Federal Affairs Internship Program<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics Department of Federal Affairs (Washington. D.C.) offers a fantastic internship program for those interested in learning more about children’s health issues, the legislative process and public affairs. The program is available to undergraduate, graduate and medical students, residents, and AAP members and is designed to provide an individualized experience tailored to individual interests and goals. Participants learn directly how public policy is determined, how the legislative process works, the benefit of coalitions, and the operations of our own AAP organization.<\/p>\n

Internship activities may include:<\/p>\n