The official Twitter account of the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs and #Peds2025Workforce initiative.

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Drs. Leslie Walker, Bob Vinci, and Ms. Laura Degnon were honored to represent AMSPDC at the @NationalMedAssn's Annual Meeting in PR. They showcased our Pediatrics Workforce Initiative and heard great ideas from the NMA's Pediatric Section.
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Match 2026 underscores the need for continued collaboration to strengthen the future pediatric workforce. Check out the AMSPDC PWI statement. #MatchDay2026 amspdc.org/wp-content/upload…
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AMSPDC retweeted
📣Residents Exploring & Planning on Applying to Pediatric Fellowship! Sign up for the @APPDconnect @_pedsubs Pediatric Subspecialty Recruitment Series! Sessions will be held May 5, 6, 7 ,12 ,14 at 8-9:30pm ET. appd.org/resources-programs/…
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Insightful session on Chair Well-being at #AMSPDC2026 with Dr. Gina Geis Key stats: ✔️ 62% of chairs report fulfillment ⚠️ 21% report burnout 💡 The biggest driver of satisfaction? Your immediate leader Intentional change + wellness-centered leadership matter.
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At #AMSPDC2026, we heard updates from the AMSPDC Pediatrics Workforce Initiative (PWI), advancing physician scientist training, redesigning medical education, expanding subspecialty access, and strengthening pediatric payment advocacy. 🔗 amspdc.org/workforce
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Dr. Leslie R. Walker, AMSPDC President, welcomed 130 Department Chairs and guests to Denver to kick off #AMSPDC2026 with “Managing Up in Times of Change” a dynamic panel with academic Deans on leadership, alignment, and navigating change in academic medicine.
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Dr. Leslie Walker welcomed 120 Department Chairs & guests to Denver as we launched #AMSPDC2026 with “Managing Up in Times of Change” — a powerful panel with academic Deans. Insightful, candid discussion on leadership and navigating change in academic medicine.
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Reflecting on an energizing #AMSPDC Fall Meeting in DC! From our Day on the Hill to great sessions with expert speakers, our voice for kids is growing stronger. Grateful for a powerful keynote from @RepKimSchrier, the only pediatrician in Congress. #Pediatrics #EveryChildMatters
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We’re LIVE in DC! AMSPDC President Dr. Walker kicked off our Fall Meeting with opening remarks before pediatric chairs and GR leaders head to Capitol Hill for Day on the Hill advocacy. Strong voices. Shared purpose. Every child matters. #AMSPDC #PedsAdvocacy #EveryChildMatters
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Halfway through Day 2 of the AMSPDC Division Director Academy in Chicago! An inspiring group of pediatric leaders exploring leadership, finance, wellness & team-building, shaping the future of academic pediatrics together. #AMSPDC #LeadershipDevelopment #AcademicPediatrics
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Applications Open for the 2025 Pediatric Leadership Development Program (PLDP)! The PLDP equips rising leaders in pediatrics with the skills, mentorship & strategies to lead in academic medicine. 📅 Deadline: Oct 3, 2025 👉 Learn more and apply here: amspdc.org/pldp/
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AMSPDC retweeted
Happy #GMEProfessionalsDay 🎉 We applaud the contributions made by Graduate Medical Education professionals in supporting medical students, residents, and fellows each and every day. Thank you for all that you do! @AHMEforMedEd
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Early Bird Registration for the @APPDconnect Pediatric Medical Education Conference ends July 31! Register today to save! appd.org/meetings-education/………… @_pedsubs @amspdc @AcademicPeds @AmerAcadPeds @FuturePedsRes @NextGenPeds @COMSEPediatrics @ab_peds #Pediatrics #MedEd
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Deadline tonight at 11:59pm PT! Submit an abstract for the @APPDconnect Pediatric Medical Education Conference by June 9th! appd.org/meetings-education/………… @_pedsubs @amspdc @AcademicPeds @AmerAcadPeds @FuturePedsRes @NextGenPeds @COMSEPediatrics @ab_peds #Pediatrics #MedEd
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Registration/Housing is Now Open for the @APPDconnect Pediatric Medical Education Conference. Join us Sept 17-19 in St. Louis. appd.org/meetings-education/… @_pedsubs @amspdc @AcademicPeds @AmerAcadPeds @FuturePedsRes @NextGenPeds @COMSEPediatrics @ab_peds #Pediatrics #MedEd
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Don't miss the SPR @E2E_spr and @amspdc webinar happening tomorrow! Webinar Topic: Pioneering Pediatric Care: Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Medicine When: Wednesday, May 21 at 1 pm CT Register Now: ow.ly/jxzY50VO5se
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📢@APPDconnect @amspdc @_pedsubs Releases Letter to the Pediatric Community Regarding the 2025-2026 Fellowship Recruitment Process. Read at appd.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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Tonight at 8pm ET! Pediatric residents interested in child abuse, hospital medicine, gastroenterology, rheumatology➡️ Visit with multiple programs, sign up at appd.org/resources-programs/………@APPDconnect @_pedsubs @amspdc @AAPSOPT #pediatrics #pediatricfellowship
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