The Israel Ambulatory Pediatric Association (IAPA) is a scientific society of the Israel Medical Association (IMA). Its purpose is to promote pediatric primary care in Israel. The IAPA works towards these goals in a number of ways:
- Conferences
- A monthly newsletter
- This website
- Contribution to official IMA policy statements and clinical guidelines
The IAPA, in conjunction with IPROS, the Israel Pediatric Research in the Office Setting Network, works to promote research regarding children and their health care in the community.
The IAPA also works to expand and improve the training of pediatric residents in community based pediatrics.us