1 Chairman, Section on Cardiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
To the Editor.
The Section of Cardiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, has approved the following statement concerning peer review of pediatric cardiology programs. In its goal statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics states:
The goal of the Academy shall be the attainment by all children of the Americas of the full potential for physical, emotional, and social health. The Academy shall endeavor to accomplish this goal through the following scientific and educational objectives:
A. Foster measures and conduct activities directed toward establishing and maintaining the highest possible standards of quality, acceptability, and delivery of health care to children.