Mission & Vision

To be the leading authority, advocate and voice for the health of Virginia’s children and for the profession of pediatrics.

Mission

The mission of the Virginia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and The Virginia Pediatric Society is the attainment of optimal health, safety and well-being of Virginia’s children and promotion of pediatricians as the best qualified of all health professionals to provide child health care.

Note: Use of the term “children” refers to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults; use of the term “pediatrician” refers to the primary care pediatrician, pediatric medical subspecialist, and pediatric surgical specialist.