To support Florida’s pediatric residents, to expand their knowledge of the legislative process, and to enhance their appreciation of the power pediatricians hold to influence the Legislature, the Florida Pediatric Foundation (FPF), the charitable foundation of FCAAP, provides annual scholarships to first and second-year residents enrolled in Florida pediatric residency programs to attend the annual American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Advocacy Conference. This year’s conference will be held on April 14-16, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Congratulations to the 2024 Louis B. St. Petery, Jr., MD, FAAP, and Julia Revel St. Petery, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Trainee Advocacy Training Scholarship recipients!

• Taimy Falcon-Rodriguez, a second-year resident at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
• Samantha Melo, a second-year resident at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Scholarship recipients will be paired with a member of FCAAP leadership for support before, during, and after the conference, and accompany their assigned FCAAP leader to scheduled meetings with Florida Representatives and Senators during the conference. Read each issue of the FCAAP News for reports on what they learn from the conference and how they will apply their knowledge to their participation in future FCAAP legislative activities.