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Pediatricians: This Is My Why

This year, the AAP is celebrating the expertise, compassion

and everyday heroism of pediatricians through the new Pediatricians: This Is My Why campaign. This yearlong celebration is built around authentic, personal stories shared by members across the country.

We invite all members to join the campaign by sharing your own “my why” story.

What inspires you?

What keeps you going?

What moment defined your path?

Let's get started 👇

What’s your name?

What’s your email?

What are your social media handles?

If you're active on social media, tell us your handle and what platform you post on!

What's your why?

Why did you choose to become a pediatrician?
What do you love about your job?

What inspires you?

What keeps you going?

Can you tell us a story that sums up what being a pediatrician is all about?

Submit your story in any format below:

      Video

Blog or written reflection

Photo or slideshow

Something creative and uniquely you!

If you'd like to share your story in writing, do so here!

By submitting your content, you give the American Academy of Pediatrics permission to use, edit and share all content you submit for marketing and promotional purposes across any media. You confirm that the content is yours and that everyone shown has agreed to appear.

Check this box to acknowledge your acceptance of this agreement.

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Click "submit" to be redirected to our upload form, where you can share your videos and photos with us!
Problems? Email MyWhy@aap.org