Dear Academy Fellow:In order to fulfill the admission requirements of AAP Bylaws, you are requested to 1) Carefully reviewthe following list of new applicants for Academy membership, and 2) relay your reactions directly to yourDistrict Chairperson, whose name and address is at the end of this list.

In submifting these names of board-certified pediatricians to you, it is understood that academic and pediatriccredentials are not in question. Comments are requested concerning possible legal and/or ethical situations ofwhich you might have personal knowledge.Send any comments on the following list of new applicants to your District Chairperson by April 15.

NewYork 3

Richard J. Deckelbaum, M.D.Babies & Children's Hospital3959 Broadway, N7-702New York, NY 10032

Chin-Ju Li, M.D.31 1 E.38th St.NewYork, NY 10016

North Carolina

Kathy Ann Merritt, M.D.1830 Hillandale Rd.Durham, NC 27705-2670

Robert LassiterYoung, Jr, M.D.103 W.27th St.Lumberton, NC 28358

Puerto RicoRicardo M. Fontanet, M.D.C-131Ist StreetLa VistaRio Piedras, PR 00924

Maria Del M. Alvarez Montes, M.D.Soldado Gaspar Rios #1158San Agustin RioRio Piedras, PR 00924

South CarolinaHareshchandre Tansukhrai

Baxi, M.D.135 Crosswinds St.Greer,SC 29650-2715

TennesseeElizabeth Grimes Triggs, M.D.2002 Richard Jones Rd., #102ANashville, TN 37215

VirginiaMarketa Kyncl Leisure, M.D.2201 Croydon Rd.Charlottesville, VA 22901

Illinois

Susan A. Aduana, M.D.180 Ashfield Ct.Bloomingdale, IL 60108-3010

Raymond L. Castaldo, M.D.1025 S.7th St.Springfield, IL 62703

Constanza I. Fox, M.D.The Carbondale Clinic2601 W. MainCarbondale, IL 62901-1094

Kinga Jokay-Agg, M.D.739 N. OakHinsdale, IL 60521-3603

Zarona Ibrahim Merchant, M.D.PO Box 7564Rockford, IL 61126

Curtis T. Oddo, M.D.1509 Bridgepoint Dr.Champaign, IL 61821

MissouriRobert S. Ream, M.D.Cardinal Glennon Childrens

Hospital1465 South Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104-1095

Elisa S. Silverstein, M.D.472 Winnebago Dr.Lake Winnebago, MO 64034-9321

WashingtonDavid L. Ege, M.D.450 NW Gilman Blvd.Issaquah, WA 98027-2483

Karen M. Holdner, M.D.728 S.320th St.Seattle, WA 98003

Uniformed Services WestErika Rosenberg, M.D.c/o Department of PediatricsBassett Army Community Hosp.1060 Gaffney Rd., #7440Ft.Wainwright,AK 99703-7440

Coffesponding FellowSharon Guild, M.D.Solutions for Africa, Ltd.PO Box 19911NairobiKenya

Corresponding FellowThomas Price Hutchison, M.D.Child Health Dept.Newbridge HillBath BA1 3QEGreat Britain

Corresponding FellowNaseeruddin Mahmood, M.D.A(3A Khan Univ.-Dept. of PedsP.O. Box 3500-Stadium Rd.Karachi 74800Pakistan

Corresponding fellowFerial M. Saleh, M.D.ARAMCO CompanyP.O. Box 8522Dhahran 31311Saudi Arabia

DISTRICT IGilbert L. Fuld, M.D.The Hitchcock Clinic590 Court St.Keene,NH 0341-1719

DISTRICT 11Louis Z. Cooper, M.D.St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital1000 Tenth Ave.New York, NY 10019

DISTRICT IIISusan Aronson, M.D.605 Moreno RoadNarberth, PA 19072-1618

DISTRICT IV

Joseph R. Zanga, M.D.PO Box 980514Richmond, VA 23298-0514

DISTRICTVRobert E. Hannemann, M.D.2600 GreenbushLafayette, IN 47903-5545

DISTRICT VIThomas F.Tonniges, M.D.2115 N KansasSuite 120Hastings, NE 68901 -2615

DISTRICT VIICarden Johnston, M.D.Children's Hospital of Alabama1600 7th Ave., SouthSuite 001Birmingham, AL 35233-1711

DISTRICT VIIIDonald E. Cook, M.D.1710 21st Ave.Greeley, CO 80631

DISTRICT IXLeonard A. Kutnik, M.D.4690 Genesee Ave.San Diego, CA 92117

California 1Lisa D. Benaron, M.D.179 Valley Ridge Dr.Paradise, CA 95969-3709

Harvey Joel Cohen, M.D.Stanford Univ. Med. Ctr.300 Pasteur Dr.Stanford, CA 94305-5119

James R. Eitel, M.D.1012 ElbertOakland, CA 94602-1320

Harpreet Sandhu, M.D.3117 W. Alluvial Ave.Fresno, CA 93711 -0203

Califomia 2Ronald Maurice Ferdman, M.D.516 Iris St.Redlands, CA 92373

Grace Jee-Eun Kim, M.D.1327 Parker Ct.Recllands, CA 92373-4480

California 3Saad M. Bakhaya, M.D.11325 Sir Francis Drake Dr.La Mesa, CA 91941

Cheryl Mary Kasel, M.D.8010 Parkway Dr.La Mesa, CA 91942

California 4Mitchell R. Goldstein, M.D.UCI Med. Ctr.101 The City Dr., Bldg.29-AOrange, CA 92668

Gloria M. Morales, M.D.9536 Palermo WayCypress, CA 90630

ConnecticutNandini M. Kogekar, M.D.84 Locust Ave.Danbury,CT 06810

MassachusettsKatharine O'Donnell Freeman, M.D.50 Manchester Rd.Brookline, MA 02146

Jean C. Kelley, M.D.Somerville Pediatric Assoc.230 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA 02143-1432

Janice Ann Lowe, M.D.27 Lakeman's Ln.Ipswich, MA 01938

AlabamaNectar Aintablian, M.D.2212 Lancelot Dr., SWDecatur, AL 35603

Mariette Dermendjian, M.D.2212 Lancelot Dr., SWDecatur, AL 35603

ArkansasRobert H. Hopkins, Jr, M.D.415 N.Monroe St.Little Rock, AR 72205-3739

TexasElaine L. Hamilton, M.D.5000 Bee Caves Rd., #210Austin,TX 78746-5254

MichiganRandall W. Brown, M.D., MPHUniv. of Ml Med. Ctr.F5790 Mott Children's Hosp.200 E. Hospital Dr.Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0254

Hashim M Yar, M.D.572 Tally Ho Ct.Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304

OhioJoy Bibbee Ertel, M.D.15 Edgewater Sq.Cleveland, OH 44107

FloridaRussell T. Bain, M.D.10441 Quality Dr., #304Spring Hill, FL 34609

Lourdes Pila Hernandez, M.D.8691 SW32ndTerraceMiami, FL 33155-3237

Jesse Reeves-Garcia, M.D.3200 SW 60th Ct., #204Miami, FL 33155

Maritza Esther Samuel, M.D.94 Old Country Rd.West Palm Beach, FL 33414-4809

KentuckyHeinrich A. Werner, M.D.2205 Escondida WayLexington, KY 40515

NewYork 2Won Hee Baik-Han, M.D.144-23 Barclay Ave., #4-BFlushing, NY 11355-1548

Antonietta Pineda Mendoza, M.D.34 Woods Dr., East HillsRoslyn, NY 11576-2618

Giora E. Winnik, M.D.90 Old Hollow Rd.Short Hills, NJ 07078

IowaPeter Thomas Hetherington, M.D.690 63rd St.Des Moines, IA 50312-1006

New Mexico

Mary H. Ma, M.D.Edgewood Pediatric ClinicPO Box 962Edgewood,NM 87015-0962

MarylandAaron Leonard Zuckerberg, M.D.3315 Bancroft Rd.Baltimore, MD 21215

New JerseyTeri R. Chapman Kennedy, DO37 Woodmont Dr.Chatham, NJ 07928

Linda Ornum Valencia, M.D.47 Foxcroft Dr.Princeton, NJ 08540

PennsylvaniaRonald Ernest Dahl, M.D.WPIC3811 O'Hara St., Rm. E-733Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Sean G. Levchuck, M.D.St Christopher's HospitalDept. of CardiologyErie & Front St.Philadelphia, PA 19134

Michael A. Swatski, M.D.405 Woodside Ave.Narberth, PA 19072-2332

AmericanAcademy ofPediatrics

CDC VACANCYThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking an Associate Directorfor Women's Health to advise and assist the CDC Director in formulating policies andlong-range plans involving women's health issues. The person selected will provideleadership for CDC women's health programs, serve as spokesperson on women's healthissues, and stimulate surveillance and research on conditions that adversely affectwomen's health and quality of life.

M.D., Ph.D., or the equivalent in a relevant public-health field desired.Application closing date is March 31, 1995.

For information contact Nancy Peterson, CDC Human Resources Management Office,Mailstop DO01, 1600 Clifton Rd., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30333; phone (404) 639-3614or fax (404) 639-3171.

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July18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFER-ENCE ON PEDIATRIC / ADULTALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUN-OLOGY, July 21-23, 1995, FourSeason's Hotel, Toronto, Ontario,Canada. Sponsored by SUNYAB, 12hours, Category 1 AMA credit. ContactJackie at (716) 878-7105; Fax: (716)888-3841 .

April1995 PEDIATRIC UPDATE FORTHEPRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, April28-30 (the first weekend of the interna-tionally acclaimed "Jazz & HeritageFestival"), New Orleans, Louisiana.Presented by Tulane University Med-ical Center and Ochsner MedicalInstitutions. 13 hours, AMA Category I.Contact TUMC's Office of ContinuingEducation at (504) 588-5466 or (800)588-5300; FAX (504) 584-1779.

May20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ONNEONATAUPERINATAL MEDICINEOFTHE AAP DISTRICT VIll SEC-TION ON PERINATAL PEDIATRICS,May 26-28, 1995, Snowbird, Utah. Formore information, please contact:John R. Britton, M.D., 50 N. MedicalDrive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132; (801 )581 -7052.

June

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASESEMINAR (Thirteenth Annual LloydNoland), Hilton Head Island, SC, June20-24, 1995. Faculty: Drs. Burchett,Daum, Feldman, Fisher, Willoughby.Call or write: Department of MedicalEducation, Lloyd Noland Hospital, P.O.Box 538, Fairfield, AL 35064; (205)783-5276.

18TH ANNUAL PEDIATRICS INTHERED ROCKS, June 23-25, 1995,Sedona, Arizona. Sponsored by Mari-copa Medical Center and ArizonaChapter AAP. For further details, con-tact: Melanye Wrighton, 1775 E.Ocotillo Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016;(602) 230-1949.

Missouri

Academic General Pediatrician isbeing sought for head of the Divisionof General Pediatrics at the Universityof Missouri in Columbia. The positionwill be at the Associate or full Profes-sor level and require academicexperience including research andpublications. If you want to build anexcellent academic division startingwith four outstanding general pediatri-cians, good pediatric houseofficersand medical students, and a busy,almost new, general pediatric clinicwith 19 exam rooms, submit an appli-cation and curriculum vitae to: Dr.William Altemeier, Children's Hospital,Department of Child Health/Pediatrics,University of Missouri, 1 HospitalDrive, Columbia, MO 65212. MD/DOdegree and Board Certification inPediatrics required. Fellowship trainingdesirable. The University of Missouri isan Equal Opportunity Employer andcomplies with the guidelines of theAmericans with Disabilities Act of1990. Females and minorities areespecially encouraged to apply.

Missouri

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neo-natology: Three-year accreditedprogram at the Children's Hospital atthe University of Missouri-Columbia isdesigned to prepare the fellow to func-tion as an independent neonatologist inboth the clinical and academic settings.The fellow is responsible for patientevaluation and treatment, teaching ofresidents and medical studentsassigned to the Neonatal IntensiveCare Unit, attendance at high-riskdeliveries, and consultations from otherservices. MD/DO degree with comple-tion of successful Pediatric Residency.Submit application and curriculum vitaeto: Elizabeth James, M.D., Dept. ofChild Health, 1 Hospital Drive, Colum-bia, MO 65212. The University ofMissouri is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and complies with the guide-lines of the Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990. Females and minoritiesare especially encouraged to apply.

The Administration on Children, Youthand Families, Department of Healthand Human Services, in collaborationwith Columbia University and the Soci-ety for Research in Child Devel-opment, announces Head Start's 3rdNational Research Conference,"Making a Difference for Children,Families and Communities: Partner-ships Among Researchers, Prac-titioners and Policy Makers", to be heldJune 20-23, 1996, in Washington, D.C.All inquiries about the call for papers orconference details to: Dr. Faith LambParker, Project Director, ColumbiaUniversity, School 'of Public Health,CPFH/MCH, 60 Haven Avenue B3,NewYork, NY 10032; (212) 304-5251or Fax: (212) 305-7024.

Alabama

Huntsville/Madison: Outstandingopportunity for BC/BE Pediatrician tojoin two recently-trained BC Pediatri-cians in a thriving practice. Diversepractice from infants to adolescents.Offering excellent salary and benefitswith opportunity for partnership. Everythird weekend call with evenly splitweekday call. Full day off each week.Beautiful area with excellent schoolsand many recreational opportunities.Send CV to: Cornerstone Pediatrics,P.C., 540 Hughes Road, Suite 10,Madison, AL 35758; or call (205) 461 -

7440.

Alaska

Locum tenens opportunity forSpring/Summer 1995, for additionalBC/BE Pediatrician in thriving group.Possible long term practice opportuni-ty. Enjoy the natural beauty andadventure of Alaska! Call Mary at(907) 562-21 20 or write: POL, 3500LaTouche, Anchorage, AK 99508.

Connecticut

Lower Fairfield County. Openingavailable now for third Pediatrician.Early partnership potential. Fax C.V. to(203) 853-9037, or mail to: Kevin F.McCaul, M.D., 10 Mott Avenue, Nor-walk, CT 06850.

F ALt~ ZY F:i~* The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Perinatal Pediatrics is nowaccepting nominations for the 1995 Virginia Apgar Award. This award is givenannually to an individual whose career has had a continuing influence on thewell being of newborn infants.

* The 1994 recipient of the Apgar Award was John Clements, M.D. Previous ApgarAward recipients include: William A. Silverman, Geoffrey S. Dawes, L. Stanley James,Mildred Stahlman, William Tooley, Petter Karlberg, Mary Ellen Avery, Joseph Butterfieldand Jerold Lucey. Please consider your candidate to join this esteemed group.

* All AAP fellows interested in Perinatal Pediatrics are invited to submit nominations.The nominee need not be a member of the Academy. The nomination should include acover letter and a Curriculum Vitae of the nominee. Candidates who have beenpreviously nominated but not selected may be re-nominated by sending a letterrequesting renewal of their prior nomination.

lh+; eApgar Awarcdis sponsored-;̂wAXFa.grant from Ross LaboratoriesSV^-and will be presented at the meetingOf0 the Perinatal Section during the

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Missouri

Neonatologist being sought by theUniversity of Missouri-Columbia atthe Assistant or Associate Professorlevel to direct the Level 1 and 2 nurs-eries and the NICU follow-up program,and to function as the neonatal liaisonperson for the high-risk obstetric pro-gram. This individual will shareteaching responsibilities with fourneonatal faculty members, withresearch opportunities available.Strong perinatal, genetics, pediatricsurgery, cardiology, and research pro-grams are in existence and availablefor collaboration. Columbia, Missourioffers an outstanding quality of life forfamilies. Academic appointment andsalary will be competitively commen-surate with qualifications andexperience. Candidates must be certi-fied in pediatrics by the AmericanBoard of Pediatrics and Board-Eligibleor Board-Certified in Neonatal-Perina-tal Medicine. Submit application andcurriculum vitae to: Dr. ElizabethJames, Director of Neonatal-PerinatalMedicine, or Dr. William Altemeier,Chair, Department of Child Health/Pediatrics, University of MissouriHealth Science Center, 1 HospitalDrive, Columbia, MO 65212. The Uni-versity of Missouri is an EqualOpportunity Employer and complieswith guidelines of the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990. Females andminorities are especially encouragedto apply.

MarylandSeeking BC/BE Neonatologist.State-of-the-art Level IIl+, 1 8-bedNICU seeks third neonatologist forprogressive community hospital with330 admissions and 3,000+ deliveriesper year, located in the Baltimore/Washington corridor. Applicant shouldbe well trained and have excellentinterpersonal skills. Competitive salaryand benefits; high quality, convenientlocation. Send C.V. and three letters ofreference to: Tuvia Blechman, M.D.,Chief of Neonatology, Howard CountyGeneral Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane,Columbia, MD 21044; (410) 740-7557.EOE, M/FIDN.

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Florida

Premier opportunity for BC/BEPediatrician to assume a busy prac-tice in association with a well-established pediatrician. Join a vigor-ous and prosperous 43-physician,multispecialty group practice in VeroBeach. Large facility with lab, x-ray, CTscan, pharmacy, and clinical research.Affiliate with 293-bed, all-private roomhospital with 1,000 births annually.Begin with competitive income guar-antee with open-ended incentivebonus program with stockholder statusto follow. Outstanding benefits. Locat-ed on the central Atlantic coast,considered one of the best keptsecrets in the state. Enjoy boating,water skiing, scuba diving, golf, tennis,live theater productions, concerts, chil-drens' theater series and over 23 milesof public beaches. Mail C.V. to: KarenCasserly, 2300 Fifth Avenue, VeroBeach, FL 32960.

Massachusetts

Pediatrician - Boston area: WestSuburban. Multispecialty group prac-tice seeking weekend and holidaymoonlighters. Hours: 5:30-9:30 PM.Please send C.V. to: Caroline Smith,Dedham Medical Associates, Inc.,One Lyons Street, Dedham, MA02026.

Progressive, academicallIy-orient-ed, solo pediatrician with rapidlyexpanding practice in exurbia seekswell-trained, energetic partner commit-ted to excellence and primary care.Admit to CH MC-Boston, work withawesome PNP. High proportion ofchallenging, chronically ill patients.Teaching, research, subspecialtyactivities encouraged - not required.Reply to: CMO, 477 Andover Street,North Andover, MA 01845.

Nevada

Quality of life outside of Reno, 1-1/2hou rs from Lake Tahoe. Board-Certi-fied Pediatrician to join existingpractice. Income guarantee and officemanagement provided. Contact SteveSilverstein, (800) 708-5250.

New JerseyPrinceton: Pediatrician to join estab-lished group practice. Excellentbenefits and guaranteed salary. SendCV or contact: Gerald M. Raymond,M.D., 1 1 N. Harrison Street, Princeton,NJ 08540; (609) 924-5510.

New York

BC/BE Pediatrician - Part-time/Full-time, available immediately, generalpediatrician for a large, multispecialtygroup practice. This position is primarycare oriented. On-site ancillary ser-vices include: clinical laboratory, x-raydepartment and ultrasound. Competi-tive salary with an excellent benefitpackage to include paid malpractice.Located in Westchester County, NY.Reply to: AAP News Box #03025.

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Young dinosaur seeks anoth-er. BC/BE Pediatrician wantedto join a booming solo practicein the beautiful Berkshires.Competitive salary and bene-fits. Partnership available in 1-2years. Good coverage. Rural-suburban lifestyle with myriadoutdoor and cultural activities.Large community hospital withuniversity affiliation. Send CV inconfidence to: AAP News Box#0301 5.

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Central Florida: Establishedpediatric practice currentlysearching for a 4th/5th BC/BEPediatrician. Outstandingretirement plan and opportu-nity for early partnership.Community is convenientlysituated between Orlandoand Tampa, and offers anexcellent family environment.Level II neonatal coveragepresent along with excellentstarting salary. Send C.V. to:Winter Haven Pediatrics, 430E. Central Avenue, WinterHaven, FL 33884.

Southwest Florida: Outstandingopportunity for BC/BE Pediatrician tojoin a growing, 4-person pediatricgroup in Southwest Florida. We offeran excellent financial package, as wellas a quality lifestyle in one of the coun-try's fastest growing urban areas.Please direct your C.V. to: SharonBone, Physician Recruiter, Lee Memo-rial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Avenue,Fort Myers, FL 33901. Phone (813)334-5576 or FAX (813) 334-5276.

GeorgiaAtlanta: Suburban medical groupseeks BC/BE Pediatricians. Privatepractice, clinic, urgent care, and locumtenens opportunities available. Com-petitive salaried positions withgenerous benefits. Reply with C.V. to:Hicks and Associates, 1 530 Dun-woody Village Parkway, Suite 204,Atlanta, GA 30338; (404) 804-0043.

Kentucky2 Pediatricians/Family Practitionerspositions available for rural EasternKentucky. Must be United States citi-zen or have permanent residencevisa. Good pay and good benefits.Send inquiry to: AAP News Box#01025.

MarylandBC/BE Pediatrician: Well-estab-lished, three-partner, primary care,FFS practice. Suburban Baltimore(Towson). Academic affiliation withJohns Hopkins Medical School. Com-petitive salary/benefits package.Partnership tract after two years. SendC.V. to: Drs. Klein and Bittar, 7801 YorkRoad, Towson, MD 21204.

THE 1995 SPRING WORKSHOP ON PERINATAL STRATEGIESJointly sponsored by the Section on Perinatal Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatrics

FRIDAY (NOON) APRIL 21 - SUNDAY (NOON) APRIL 23, 1995MARRIOTT'S MOUNTAIN SHADOWS RESORT

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

IFRID"AYN Noon Registration1:00 pm Perinatal Section Business & Committee Reports

* Committee on Practice (W. Joseph Daily, M.D.; Frank Mannino, M.D.; Lou Pollack, M.D.; Richard Molteni, M.D.)* NeoPREP Committee (Robert Perelman, M.D.)* Organization of Neonatal/Perinatal Rlaining Program Directors (Thomas Hansen, M.D.)

3:30 pm Hard Choices/Ethical Issues in Perinatal Practice (Alan Fleishman, M.D.)6:30 pm Industry Reception, Poolside

Sponsored by Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories

SIATIJRD~t"AY 7:30 am Continental Breakfast and Poster Session (Coordinated by Susan Denson, M.D.)8:30 am Non-physician Providers (Harriett Harrell, R.N., CNNP, BSN; Cheryl Zompetti, NNP, ARNP)9:30 am Reimbursement Issues (Kara Taff, MHA; Richard Molteni, M.D.)2:00 pm Small Group Sessions until 4:00 pm

SIJ5DAMly 7:30 am Continental Breakfast and Poster Session (Coordianted by Susan Denson, M.D.)8:30 am Practice Guidelinesfrhe Insurance Company Viewpoint (HenryNadler, M.D.)9:30 am Strategies for Survival (Andrew Hopper, M.D.; Peter Tarczy-Hornoch, M.D.)

I 1:00 am All you did not want to hear about practice in 2000! (Stanley Pappelbaum, M.D.)

Noon Adjourn

Registration is limited to foster informality. The fee for AAP members is $225, non-members $250. Please contact Nicole Blankenship in theDivision of Sections at 800/433-9016 extension 7658 for more information about the workshop, or extension 7087 to receive a registration form or

register by telephone.

Room rates will be reduced for workshop participants until the room block is released after March 27, 1995. Call the Marriott's Mountain ShadowsResort at 800/782-2123 to make your reservations. Be sure to mention the American Academy of Pediatrics to get the conference rate which isavailable for a few days prior to, and following April 21-23 should you wish to extend your stay in the valley of the sun.

AIRLINE RESERVATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE MADE EARLY SINCE PHOENIX IS A RESORT DESTINATIONAND PREFERRED FLIGHTS FILL UP RAPIDLY.

You may utilize the Academy's travel office to make your arrangements by calling 800/433-9016 and thereceptionist will connect you with an available travel agent.

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BC/BE Pediatrician - Central Ohio,30 minutes from Columbus. Join twoother Board-Certified Pediatricians.Teaching opportunities. Excellent com-pensation and fringes. Reply to: NickAlain, M.D. or Elaine Cox, M.D., 610 S.Plum Street, Marysville, OH 43040;(513) 644-2024.

OregonNorthwest Permanente, P.C., a sta-ble, physician-managed multispecialtygroup providing care for 380,000 mem-bers of Kaiser Permanente, is seekingBC/BE Pediatricians to fill a part-time(70%) position in our Portland areamedical offices. The position willinclude 60-80% child abuse assess-ment and some general pediatrics withlittle call required. The department hasaccess to a new tri-county, state-of-the-art Child Abuse Assessment Centerworking with police and mental healthspecialists, and advising other physi-cians statewide. Our program offers acollegial and stimulating practice in oneof the most successful managed caresystems in the country, plus a qualitylifestyle in the beautiful Pacific North-west. We also offer a competitive salaryand benefits package including paidmalpractice, sabbatical, two pensionplans and more. Please forward C.V. to:A.P. Weiland, M.D., Regional MedicalDirector, Northwest Permanente, P.C.,500 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 100,Portland, OR 97232-2099. EOE.

Texas

San Antonio: Pediatric EmergencyMedicine - Excellent opportunity forphysician at this Level II Children's Hos-pital. Positions available in Fast Track &ED. Combined Annual Census 45,000.Requirements: BC Pediatrics with PALScertification. Competitive remuneration/paid malpractice insurance. Contact:Maria Hurtado, ACS, 1200 S. PineIsland Road, Suite 600, Fort Laud-erdale, FL 33324-4460; (800) 422-3672,ext. 7466 or FAX (305) 424-3270.

PennsylvaniaGeisinger presently has opportuni-ties for BC/BE Pediatricians in itsWilkes-Barre, Lewistown, Philipsburg,and Tyrone locations. Geisinger is ahealth care sytem with two hospitalsand 53 outpatient offices. Pediatricianswill provide office and inpatient care.Tertiary care is available at GeisingerMedical Center in Danville, PA. Com-petitive salary and excellent benefitspackage. Interested individuals shouldforward their CV's to: Geisinger, Physi-cian Recruitment PD-AB, 100 N.Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-3024 or call (800) 845-71 12; FAX(717) 271-6988. E.O.E. M/F/HN.

VirginiaRiverside Regional Medical Centerin Newport News, Virginia, is currentlyrecruiting for a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatrician to join RiversidePediatrics, a group of eight physicians.Responsibilities include clinical prac-tice in one of the three newly-constructed Pediatric AmbulatoryCenters and inpatient coverage forthese patients. Additionally, this groupprovides the pediatric education forthe hospital-based Family Medicineand Transitional residency programs.This is an excellent opportunity forsomeone interested in combining acareer in clinical and academic medi-cine while living in one of Virginia'smost attractive areas. Contact: RosaFuste, M.D., Riverside Pediatric Cen-ter, 316 Main Street, Newport News,VA 23601; (804) 594-3324.

WashingtonI BC/BE Pediatrician needed at large

icommunity health center located inToppenish. Full range practice withpart-time coverage in sister facility.Multispecialty practice includes: 4pediatricians, 2 internist/pediatricians,2 internists, 2 family physicians, 3OB/GYN, 1 CNM/PNP, and 2 PA-C.Rural agricultural setting. Competitivesalary, PHS and State loan repaymentslots available. Contact: Mayling Chin,Recruiting Specialist, Yakima ValleyFarm Workers Clinic, P.O. Box 190,Toppenish, WA 98948; (509) 865-5898or Fax (509) 865-4337.

HRAIEF'EREINCE GUIDE

The 8th edition of this manual has been updated for1995! To purchase copies ($49. 95 for AAP members),contact: AAP Publications, 141 Northwest PointBlvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, (800) 433-9016.

?R- Te CourseAugust 1 2-16, 1 995Minneapolis, MinnesotaMinneapolis Hilton & Toweirs

Coordinated with the American Board of Pediatrics'Program for Renewal of Certification in Pediatrics(PRCP) content specificationsStrategies in case diagnosis and management

,4 Small group, interactive sessions with faculty./ Hands-on computer practice

You should attend PREP: The Courseifyou are a pediatrician:V requiring renewal of certification/participating in voluntary renewal of certificationinterested in an alternative course format to updateyour knowledge and skills

Topics Include:

Puget Sound sun belt - WhidbeyIsland, Washington. Excellentschools, views, air. Near San Juans.Progressive community hospital.BC/BE Pediatrician. Write: PediatricAssociates, 9049 900 Avenue W., OakHarbor, WA 98277.

PRCP StrategiesInfectious DiseasesRenal and Urologic

DisordersFluid and Electrolyte

MetabolismNutritionCardiovascular DisordersCritical CareEmergency CareInjuries and PoisoningsFetus and Newborn InfantAllergy/Immunology

Endocrine DisordersAdolescent MedicineSubstance AbuseAdolescent GynecologyDermatologyNeurologic DisordersRespiratory DisordersDevelopmental and

Behavioral DisordersGastrointestinal DisordersHematology/OncologyRheumatologyGeneral Pediatrics

IDEAS FOR LIVING, Inc.1285 N. CedarbrookBoulder, CO 80304

AAIA Category 1 Credit: 47HoursAttendance is limited. Register today!

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the lowestavailable airfares to PREP: The Course. Please call theAAP Travel Office at 800/433-9016. Outside the UnitedStates and Canada, call 708/228-5005 and ask for thetravel office.

To register or for program informafion contact:

PREP: The Course RegistrafionDivision of Planning and EvaluafionAmerican Academy of PediatricsPO Box 927Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927

Toll-free: 800/433-9016, ext 6796 or 7657Outside the United States: 708/228-5005,ext 6796 or 7657FAX: 708/228-5088 or 5097

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uaied automatically to all individuals who qualify, and willpeidofMarch 1992 through December 1994.

mgith PREP Education Award should have allthe PREP office by the deadline of March 28, 1995.

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Florida, VirginiaHospital-based pediatrics as a fulfill-ing and gratifying career track. Veryattractive call schedule offering partici-pation in all areas of pediatric practice.High quality sub-specialty support.Opportunities in areas of high geo-graphic desirability. Children's HospitalServices offers an outstandingemployee compensation package,including full benefits and professionalliability insurance. Contact: Recruit-ment Office, Children's HospitalServices, Inc., 21644 State Road 7,Boca Raton, FL 33428; (800) 300-5232 or FAX (407) 488-8279.

NewYork

Historic Hudson Valley Home-Office. Large, Victorian, four bed-rooms. Basement - one or two physi-cians. Juvenile and teen reception.Four examining, two consulting. Lucra-tive, prestigious, longstanding.Pictures available. Reply to: AAPNews Box #12024.

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'VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS IN ICOMMUJNITYPEDIATRICS

fThe AAP Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program is announcing the support of five VisitingProfessorships in community pediatrics. Accredited pediatric residency programs are encouraged to apply. TheVisiting Professorship program, now in its second year, provides $4,500 for a training program to support an

outstanding academic pediatrician with experience in general or community pediatrics to spend 3 days in thechosen institution. During thie program, a combination of lectures, rounds, and conferences directed at

community and general pediatric issues will be provided.

Criteria:Applications will be judged by the strength of the objectives developed to meet the program goals and theproposed plan. Preference will be given to programs actively engaged in medical student education and/orresidency training. Applicants must demonstrate involvement with theirAAP chapter, including its respectiveCATCH facilitator. Programs must be conducted during the 1995-96 academic calendar year. Upon completionof the visiting professorship program, the chosen organization will be asked to submit a report summarizingthe program's activities and highlights.

Application Requirements:Proposals are being accepted (no longer than five typed, double-spaced pages) from accredited pediatric residencyprograms. Proposals should include the following:

*Brief summary of cuffent activities in community pediatrics

*Goals and objectives of the program

*Detailed schedule of activities including a combination of lectures, rounds, seminars, and conferencesdirected at community and general pediatric issues

*Identification of three candidates for visiting professor and a briefjustification for each choice. The committeewill determine final selection.

*Proposed budget that includes $2,000 honorarium for the visiting professor

*Letters of support from theAAP chapter president and CATCH facilitator

*Contact person

Deadline: May 15, 1995Applications will be reviewed by an advisory commiittee chaired by Anne E. Dyson, MD, FAAP. Announcementof the award recipients will be made by July 31, 1995.

For more information, contact theAAP Department of Community Pediatrics, 708/981-7621 .

Am~nerican Academny of Pediatrics

AN-NOUNCEMENTAmerican Board of

Allergy and Immunology,A Conjoint Board of theAmerican Board ofInternal Medicine

and theAmerican Board of

Pediatrics

is pleased toannounce its

1995 ABAICERTIFICATIONEXAMINATION

Examination Date:Monday,

October 9, 1995Washington, D.C. and

Denver, Colorado

Registration:through March 31, 1995.

Completed applications mustbe received on or before the

close of registration(postmark applicable).

A non-refundable late feewill apply to those applications

received afl;er the close ofregistration and

prior to the cancellationdeadline ofAugust 15, 1995.

Contact:American Board ofAllergy and Immunology

3624 Market Street, Philadel-phia, PA 19104-2675

Telephone (215) 349-9466FAX (215) 222-8669

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