Overview :

The IAP is the only association of Pediatricians in India as compared with other such organizations of medical specialties that are often fragmented and segmented. This indicates the unity that the association has been able to maintain among its members over the past 37 years.

One of the major activities undertaken by the IAP since its inception has been to organize Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs by holding conferences, symposia, lectures and other meets all over the country.

Even the Government of India recognized this strength and unity of the IAP. It has over the years invited the participation and critical appraisal of Child Health programs initiated by the Central and State Governments.

IAP head office is in Mumbai while Delhi is the seat of its official publication. 'Indian Pediatrics' is an indexed journal and the place to look for all academic achievements of Indian Pediatricians. A more recent journal - Practical Pediatrics - is published from Chennai and is fast becoming a popular source of scientific information.