October 4, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pleased to announce that several Pediatric Care Online and AAP Textbook of Pediatric Carecontributors have won the following prestigious AAP awards:

AAP Education Award - Recognizes a member of the Academy whose educational contributions have had a broad and positive impact on the health and well-being of children and adolescents.
Thomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP - Editor in Chief, Pediatric Care Online / AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care

Dale Richmond/Justin Coleman Lectureship - Recognizes an individual from any profession who has made outstanding contributions to the field of child development and behavior through advocacy, public service, scientific endeavors and literature.
Michael S. Jellinek, MD, FAAP - Author for AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Chapter 46: Psychosocial Screening and Chapter 138: Conduct Disorders

Adele Dellenbaugh Hoffman Award - Recognizes exemplary achievement in the field of adolescent health.
Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP - Author for AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Chapter 161: Amenorrhea; Chapter 171: Dysmenorrhea, Chapter 226: Vaginal Bleeding; Chapter 227: Vaginal Discharge; and Chapter 322: Sexually Transmitted Infections

L. Joseph Butterfield Lectureship - Recognizes a speaker with a national or international reputation who can address issues related to the practice of neonatal medicine.
John Kattwinkel, MD, FAAP - Author for AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Chapter 330: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

C. Anderson Aldrich Award - Recognizes outstanding contribution by a physician in the field of child development.
Ellen C. Perrin, MD, MA, FAAP - Author for AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Chapter 111: Principles of Effective Discipline

To view all the 2009 AAP award winners, please visit AAP News.