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:

 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  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!