About OKAAP
OKAAP Strategic Plan
OKAAP’s child health priorities, recommendations and advocacy goals to promote healthy children in Oklahoma.
OKAAP Newsletters
A publication of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Past issues are archived here.
EDI Statement
The Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (OKAAP) agrees with and actively promotes the American Academy of Pediatrics Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
2025 SPARK Conference!
April 7th – 8th
Thank you all for joining us! We had a great first annual conference. Be sure to fill out the conference evaluation below to receive credit for CME! Once we receive all evaluations, CME credits will be sent through email.
See you all in 2026!
OKAAP COMMITTEES – PLEASE EMAIL TO JOIN
EDI COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Monica Rickman
Quarterly meetings to advocate and help dismantle structural inequities and racism by committing to eliminate disparities, prejudice, and bias by promoting equity, diversity and inclusion through education, advocacy, and research.
MEDICAID
CHAIR: Laura Shamblin & Eve Switzer
Meetings are held as needed to support OKAAP members in educating about and advocating for effective, health-promoting Medicaid, CHIP, and other programs for the uninsured, to provide high-quality and affordable health care for low- income children while allowing for the sustainable practice of pediatrics.
OBESITY
CHAIR: Ashley Weedn
Quarterly meetings to provide education, resources, and advocacy for pediatric obesity prevention and treatment and to support pediatricians caring for children with obesity. Topics that are addressed include the 2023 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline, behavior management toolkit for clinicians, update the OKAAP Toolkit on Assessment, and management of obesity advocacy for payment of treatment.
EARLY CAREER PHYSICIANS
CHAIR: Hokehe Eko
Monthly meetings to be a resource and support for Early Career Physicians that may have questions navigating pediatric care in our state: private practice or employed Physicians. Topics that are discussed include how to identify/prevent burn out, how to build resilience and growth as a person and as a Physician, and resources needed to succeed and thrive as a pediatrician.
Chapter Bylaws of the OKAAP
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OKAAP March/April 2023 Newsletter
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Health Information Exchange Fact Sheet
Health information exchanges (HIEs) are connecting nationwide to seamlessly deliver patient health information across health systems, improving the patient experience by making their health information available whenever and wherever their care occurs. With the...
District Vice Chairperson (DVC) Job Description
District Vice Chairperson (DVC) Job Description Eligibility: Must be a Fellow or Specialty Fellow member of the AAP in good standing and be a member of the district to which elected as District Vice Chairperson. Election and Term Requirements: Candidates for District...
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OKAAP members have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of initiatives and efforts. Serve on the Chapter Board of Directors or Join a Committee to help advance the interests of our profession.
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About OKAAP
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. OKAAP is the Oklahoma Chapter of the AAP and is comprised of over 400 pediatricians.
Contact OKAAP
405-653-9448
10443 N. May Ave. #617
Oklahoma City, OK 73120