1 Joint Council of National Pediatric Societies
The Joint Council of National Pediatric Societies was formed in April 1967 to provide liaison and to facilitate efforts towards common goals. The stated purpose of the Council is to "coordinate and express common policies of its constituent societies in matters related to national issues affecting child health." The constituent societies are: American Academy of Pediatrics, ,Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairmen, American Pediatric Society, Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health, and Society for Pediatric Research.