ABP Volunteer Opportunities
More than 400 board-certified pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists volunteer countless hours to make self-regulation work. They represent a wide range of practice types, ages, genders, geographies, community resources, ethnicities, and experiences. Please consider participating, and to all of our volunteers — past and present — thank you!
Multi-Year Volunteer Opportunities
Click on the button below to nominate yourself or someone else for a multi-year volunteer opportunity.
General Pediatrics Examination Committee
Work with your peers to develop in-training, certification, and continuing certification exams in General Pediatrics. Terms are for six years, and nominees must be board-certified in General Pediatrics or a pediatric subspecialty.
Subspecialty Subboards
Work with your peers to develop in-training, certification, and continuing certification exams in your subspecialty. Terms are for six years, and nominees must be board-certified in a pediatric subspecialty.
Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities
Click on the applicable dropdown to learn more about volunteering for these activities.
Practice-Analysis Panels
Work with your peers to identify the knowledge areas that should be assessed by the ABP’s certification examinations. The time commitment for practice analysis participation ranges from a one-time meeting to several meetings.
Standard-Setting Panels
Work with your peers to determine the passing scores on the examinations. Standard-setting panels typically have a single, two-day meeting in Chapel Hill, NC.
User Panels and Focus Groups
Provide feedback on a wide range of topics, from MOCA-Peds to the pediatric workforce. The time commitment for focus group participation ranges from a one-time meeting to several meetings.
Virtual Usability Testing
Work individually on your own time to evaluate our websites and other digital products. You can participate when requested, skip a request, or opt out at any time. Join the list!
Why volunteer?
- Enhance your CV
- Increase your credibility and reputation
- Possibly (depending on your institution) earn service credit for those working toward tenure
- Collaboration with colleagues
- New working relationships and friendships
- Improvement of care for children
Please contact us at volunteer@abpeds.org if you have further questions.
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