What is the EAP?
The European Academy of Paediatrics exists to promote the health of children and young people in Europe.
 
It aims to improve standards in training, service and research and to represent the professional interests of paediatricians in the EU.
 
It incorporates the section of paediatrics of the European Union of Medical Specialists and therefore has influence in the political arena to advocate for children and young people as well as for the profession.
 
How does it work?
The EAP is run by an Executive Committee accountable to the General Assembly which represents the membership. It includes the European Board of Paediatrics. There are 3 Groups consisting of members who are paediatricians working in primary, secondary and tertiary care respectively.
 
The general assembly consists of 2 delegates from every European country, delegates from the Groups and a representative from every European specialist paediatric society. The General Assembly elects the Executive Committee and it meets twice a year.
 
Who are the members?
Any board-certified paediatricians (or equivalent) may be an active member and have voting rights in her/his chosen group.
 
Affiliate members are other individuals including paediatric trainees, allied health care professionals or paediatric nurses. They pay a reduced membership fee.
 
What is the European Board of Paediatrics?
This is a standing committee of the EAP. It serves the educational interests and needs of European paediatrics and concerns itself with training, assessment and continued medical education.
 
What are the benefits of membership?
You will contribute to the health of children in Europe in many ways. You will:
  • Be able to take part in the working groups of the EAP
    This is an opportunity to make a difference! You can influence the standards of training and service; you can take part in working groups and task forces. Existing working groups include adolescent health, ethics, CPD, immunizations and accidents – but we could do more...
  • Receive the on-line version of the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood
    This is a unique opportunity to receive a premier journal of paediatrics included in your membership fee. Monthly peer reviewed articles, and regular neonatal editions and educational updates.
  • Get reduced registration fees to the EAP congresses
    The EAP congresses are rapidly becoming the prime annual opportunity in Europe to inform yourself of scientific progress and care giving standards in all aspects of Paediatrics.