Welcome to WCAAP.org

The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) is a 501(c)3 organization with a long history of advocating for Washington’s children, their families, and their health care providers. More than 1100 pediatric health care providers from around the state, including general pediatricians, sub-specialists, hospitalists, family physicians and advanced practice providers are members of the WCAAP.

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Michael Van Dyke, DO, FAAP

Michael Van Dyke, DO, FAAP grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Chehalis, WA, one of seven siblings. He graduated from Western Washington University with a BS in Environmental Science and received his ... Read More

WCAAP Events [view all events]

WCAAP COVID Community Pediatrics Meeting

Given rapidly changing information about COVID-19 and children’s often overlooked unique medical and social needs related to the pandemic, WCAAP will be restarting our COVID-19 Community Pediatrics calls in September, the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-7:30AM. To participate in these meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83774321440?pwd=UDR3R095SnFCOWNkdkc5cVRYRjZqZz09 Meeting ID: 837 7432…

September 18: ASD Center of Excellence Certification Training

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE) certification allows eligible providers to diagnose autism spectrum disorder for patients with Medicaid. NOTE: You must complete learning modules from the AAP and attend this training to obtain certification. Presenters: Gary Stobbe, MD: Attending Neurologist, Seattle Children’s Autism Center; Director, UW Medicine Adult Autism Clinic Jim…

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WCAAP Statement on Re-opening Schools

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Our Commitment: Addressing Racism

Racism is prevalent, dangerous and detrimental to child and family health

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Selected COVID-19 resources for Washington pediatric health care providers

Back to Clinic Campaign

Tools to help encourage families to seek care