Together on Behalf of All Children
Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP
AAP President-Elect
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Meet Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP
A primary care pediatrician, advocate, educator and Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA, Dr. Szilagyi has devoted her career to caring for underserved and vulnerable children, especially children and adolescents in foster care. She has expertise in childhood trauma, resilience, parenting and attachment.
“Our country’s 75,000,000 children represent only 20% of our population, but they are 100% of our future.”
Stepping Forward
Explore my plan of action as an advocate for children, families, and pediatricians
Promote better outcomes for children, families, and physicians
Leverage data to justify adequate and fair compensation
Enrich our advocacy efforts on behalf of all children
“I vow to expand the work in trauma-informed care in partnership with the AAP and its chapters.”
Doctors' Notes
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