OUR MISSIONTo focus our talent and resources to ensure that the children in Texas are safe and healthy, that its members are well informed and supported, and that the practice of pediatrics in Texas is both fulfilling and economically viable.

OUR MEMBERSHIPBecoming a TPS member connects you to more than 4,000 Texas pediatricians and medical students. The Society offers opportunities to enrich your professional education while cultivating a network beyond your direct practice environment.Our members have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on policy issues that have a direct impact on the health and well-being of children. We are the voice of children in Texas.

OUR VISIONWe believe that the most important resource of the State of Texas is its children, and pledge our efforts to promote their health and welfare. The goal of the Society is that all children in the State attain their full potential for physical, emotional, and social health.

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WHOWE ARE

ADVOCACY FOR THE CHILDREN WE SERVEAdvocating on behalf of Texas children is a core function of the profession of pediatrics. TPS serves as your hub to advocate for children in your

local community, at the Texas Legislature, or in Congress, in partnership with the AAP. Our members receive best practice advocacy training, policy technical assistance, and access to decision makers to ensure pediatricians are recognized as the voice of children.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE IN EVERY AREA OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE

The Texas Pediatric Society membership is made up of pediatricians from all over the state with diverse clinical and health care system expertise. Our robust committee structure brings our physicians together to discuss and act upon today’s most important children’s health care issues. Committees include:• Administration and Practice

Management• Adolescence and Sports

Medicine• Child Abuse and Neglect• Children with Disabilities• Community Health Advocacy/

School Health• Early Childhood• Fetus and Newborn• Foster Care• Hospital Care• Emergency Preparedness• Infection Disease and

Immunizations• Injury Prevention and

Environmental Health• Medicaid, CHIP, Uninsured• Medical Education• Mental Health• Nutrition and Health

HOW WE SUPPORT

OUR MEMBERS

Professional Education

Leadership Opportunities

Networking and Involvement

Advocacy

Pediatric Interest

Committees

Practice Management

Support