Ready to take your child health advocacy to the next level? The AAP Advocacy Conference in our nation’s capital is a great opportunity to learn from colleagues, meet our federal elected officials (or their staff), and hear from AAP policy staff on important initiatives shaping the future of care for children and families.

To help with costs for travel, registration, and hotel, MOAAP will reimburse up to $2,000 to one Resident and one Fellow to attend the Conference.

Applications are NOW OPEN for this opportunity!

Apply here to be considered for a MOAAP scholarship to attend the April 12-14, 2026, AAP Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.

January 9 – Awards Announced

January 30 – Deadline for Early Bird Registration

March 13 – Cutoff Date for Hotel Registration

April 30 – Deadline to submit reimbursement request to MOAAP

Overview of Conference Days:

• Sunday, April 12: A mix of workshops on timely child health policy issues and advocacy skills, and several keynote speakers.
• Monday, April 13: Preparation for congressional meetings: a discussion on the topic, a training session on the most effective ways to advocate, and breakout sessions to plan and practice for your Capitol Hill visits with other attendees from your state.
• Tuesday, April 14: Small group meetings with assigned congressional offices.