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Alfreda D. Black(shear, M.D.1215 Lee Ave.Tallahassee, FL 32303

Robert G. Flood, M.D.2105 Brickell Ave., #123Miami, FL 33129-2115

Ayele Hadero, M.D.5811 NW 63rd Ct.Gainesvile, FL 32606

Allison H. Landes, M.D.97 Juniper Rd.Hollywood, FL 33021

Robert P. Novo, M.D.11490 SW. 101st Terr.Mari, FL 33176

Ramon Pinecia, M.D.7925 Lake Waunatta Dr.Winter Park, FL 32792

Te-Hsin Tsao, M.D.2866 E. Baya Ave.Lake City, FL 32055

Melanlo P. Villarosa, M.D.291 Lambton Ln.Naples, FL 33942-7867

Urology Speclalty FellowT. Emesto Figueroa, M.D.2625 S. DundeeTampa, FL 33629

Ophthalrnology Specialty FellowMchelle Munoz, M.D.1541 Brickell Ave., Apt. 107Mami, FL 33129

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OklahomaFrank Robert De Marco, M.D.12117 S. 18th Cr.Jenks, OK 74037

Orthopasdlcs Spedalty FellowCurtis Gruel, M.D.940 N.E. 13th St., Rm. 313300Okiahoma City,OK 73126

TexasDebra L. Crowe, M.D.8355 Walnut Hili Ln., #200Dallas,TX 75231

Terence I. Doran, M.D., PhDUTHSCSADept. of Peclatrics7703 Floyd Curi Dr.San Antonio, TX 78284-7700

Soheir Hailm Toma Girgis, M.D.27603 Bonn Mountan St.San Antonio, TX 78280-1401

Aielandro B. Gonzalez, M.D.3371 iRosetti DriveSan Antonio, TX 78247-3120

Ivelisse SanaoBauas, M.D.2820 N. 28th St.Mc Aleon, TX 78501

Oph#Wnkgy Spscafty FellowMaicolm Lowell Mazow, M.D.2855 GramercyHouston, TX 77025

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Aiexander J. Gelber, M.D.260 Intemational Cr.San Jose, CA 95119

Nlidt Goldstein, M.D.770 E. Calaveras i31vd.Mlpitas, CA 95035-5491

Ronald W. Jimenez, M.D.156 El Caminito Ave.Campbell, CA 95008-3412

Anita Giselle Wright, M.D.Permanente Medical Group7601 Stoneridge Dr.Pleasanton, CA 94588

California 2Elizabeth K. Peterson, M.D.1536 Opechee WayGlendale', CA 91208-1956

Keith M. Weiner, M.D.2244 Monteciaro Dr.Chino HiUs,CA 91709-1345

Urology Specbity FollowHoward M. Landa, M.D.I11234 Anderson St.Room A-562Loma Linda, CA 92350

California 4Arrnida Esparza, M.D.1070 NoriaSt.Laguna Beah, CA 92651-3530

Otdaryndogy Specialty FellowChristiane Marie Tabatzky, M.D.27800 Med. Ctr. Rd., #351Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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NowYork2Mario Saint-Laurent, M.D.380 Clocks Elvd.Massapequa, NY 11758

Now York 3Surgery Spdaclaty FellowSteven Stylianos, M.D.Babies Hospital3959 Broadway, Rm.#207-NNew York, NY 10032

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In submitting these names of board-certified pediatridans to you, it is understood that aca!demic and pediatriccredentials are not in question. Comments are requested oonceming possible legal and/or ethical situationsof which you might have personal icnowledge.Send any oomments on the following list of new applicants to your Distrlct Chairperson by February 15.

Dear Academy Fellow:In order to ftifi1 the admission requirements of AAP Bylaws, you are requested to carefully review the follow-ing list of new applicants for Academy membership. Relay your reactions cdirectly to your District Chairperson,whose name and address is at the end of this list.

GeorgiaJennifer Y. Fovikes-Callins, M.D.3836 Holy Cross Dr.Decatur, GA 30034

Anesthesidogy Spedaiaty FellowDiane Lynn Lebebvre, M.D.2282 Littlebrooke WayDunwoody, GA 30338

Urology Specaiaty FellowCharlotte A. Massad, M.D.5455 Meridian Mark Rd.

Suite 510Atlanta, GA 30342

Otolaryngology Spdaciaty FellowTerrence Patrick Murphy, M.D.4027 Westfield Dr., N.E.Atlanta, GA 30342

KentuckyUrology Specialty FellowRichard A. Gould, M.D.Springs Medical Center6400 Dutchrnans Parkway

Suite 340Louisville, KY 40205-3340

North CarolinaBarbara Ann Nagy, M.D.233 Laurel Circle Dr.Black Mountain, NC 28711

Puerto RicoVylma Velazquez, M.D.Calle D-C #6 Bella VistaPonce, PR 00731

South CarolinaSurgery Spedlalty FellowJane T. Kugaczewsid, M.D.288 Satterfield Rd.Simpsonvile,SC 29681

Neurology Spedalty FellowEric BRnton Zurbrugg, M.D.21 Mathews Dr., #10Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

TennesseeJeremy Scott Garrett, M.D.5058 Milla Crest Dr.Nashville, TN 37220-1425

Winston Wun Kwong Koo, M.D.853 Jefferson Ave., Rm. 201Memphis, TN 38163

Nourdogy Spedaity FellowDavid J. Donahue, M.D.930 Madison Ave., #600Memphis, TN 38103

VirginiaRoy V. Thomson, M.D.626 Cresswood Dr.Richlands, VA 24641

Oto/atyglogy Spacdalty FellowDaniel Lawrence Wohl, M.D.Medical College of VirginiaBox 146Fichmond, VA 23298 0146

3adlology SpedSalty fellownmothy Alder Frye, M.D.355 Urlin Ave.Jolumbus, OH 43212

Otolaryngology Spacdalty FellowTerry L. Good, M.D.21074 Abington Rd.Cleveland, OH 44106

Pathology Specialty FellowLazzaro David Mirkin, M.D.Children's Medical CenterOne Children's PlazaDayton, OH 45404-1815

DelawarePatrick A. Jarvie, M.D.Route 3, Box 355-BBSeaford, DE 19973

Radiolpgy Specialty FellowIan L.S. Cassell, M.D.A.l. duPont InstituteDept. of Medical Imaging1600 Rockland Rd.Wilmington, DE 19899

MarylandHerr F. Walker MerTid M D., PhD1000 Grosvenor Century Plaza

Suite 12510630 Little Patuxent Pkwry.Columbia, MD 21044-3204

Surgety Spedialty FollowWalter Pegoli, Jr, M.D.John Hopkins Univ.School of Medidne600 N. Wolfe St., CMSC 7-117Baltimore, MD 21287-3716

Now JerseyAndrew Scott Burstiner, M.D.Monmouth Pediatric Group272 Broad St.Red Bank, NJ 07701

Donald W. Hoelzel, M.D.169 Stonehenge Terr.Clark, NJ 07066 2034

Steven Moskowitz, M.D.22 Crestwood Dr.West Orange, NJ 07052-2314

PennsylvaniaGerard J. Boyle, M.D.Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh3705 5th Ave.Div. of CardiologyPittsburgh, PA 15213-2583

Otolaryngology Spedalaty FellowEllen Sue Deutsch, M.D.St. Christopher's Hospital

for ChildrenErie Ave. at Front St.Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095

Surgery Spedialty FollowPhilip Jay Wolfson, M.D.1025 Walnut St., #607-BPhiladelphia, PA 19107

AlbertaCPSIAAP Dual FellowPatrick Mchael Pierse, M.D.#204 3017 66th St.Edmonton, AB T6K 4132Canada

ArizonaPaula M. Olen-Mikru, M.D.5410 W. Thunderbird, Suite 200Glendale, AZ 85306-4711

ColoradoLeon Samuel Greos, M.D.1450 S. Havana St., #500Aurora, CO 80012

Jane Y. Scott, M.D.24087 Roman Nose DriveConifer, CO 80433-6903

Anesthesiology Speaa7Jty FellowRita Agarwai, M.D.6765 W. Pnnceton Ave.Denver, CO 80235

HawaiiMary Chin Dang, M.D.2048 Mauna PlaceHonolulu, HI 96822

Bertram A. Weeks, Jr, M.D.C/O Kaiser Perrnanents201 Hamaka RoadKailua, HI 96734-3984

MontanaMark A. Underwood, M.D.400 13th Ave., S., Suile 106Great Falls, MT 59405-7096

NevadaGeos D.Rodz Gcmesz, M.D.1662 Satellite DrSparks, NV 89436-9001

UtahWilliam L. Carroll, M.D.100 N. Medicai Dr.Salt Lake City, UT 84113

Claudia Fruin, M.D.178 West 1850 NorthCenterviile,UT 84014-3109

WashingtonGiselle L. Falkenberg, M.D.Richmond Pediatric Clinic355 NW Richmond Beach Rd.Seattle, WA 98177

Karen K. Fukui-Miner, M.D.500 N. Ully Rd.Olympia, WA 98506-5102

James L. Troutman, M.D.4429 Lakeway Dr.Bellingham, WA 98226

Platic Surgery Spdaclty FellowJoseph Selwyn Gruss, M.D.Children's Hosp. & Med Center4800 Sand Point Way, NESeattle,WA 98105

Uniformed Services WestUnda G. Bick, M.D.301 ClarkAve.Webster Groves,MO 63119

WyomingPegy R. Tolliver, M.D.Castle Rock Medical Cliric1400 Uinta Dr., Suite DGreen River, WY 82935-5046

Plastic Surgery Specialty FellowRichard Sadove, M.D.B Itamar BenaviKefar Saba 44406Israel

Corresponding FellowColin S. West, M.D.PO Box HM 1308Harnilton HM FXBermuda

IllinoisJose Luls Gonzalez, M.D.3782 Dynasty Ln.Rocklord, IL 61114'

Terese Leslie Jennings, M.D.2525 N. RockwellChicago, IL 60647-1918

Antranik S. Podadian, M.D.4954 Lunt Ave.Skolie, IL 60077-3538

Plastic Surgery Spocdalty FellowFrank A. Vicarl, M.D.Children's Memoriai HospitalDiv. of Plastic Surgery2300 Children's PlazaChicago, IL 60614-3320

KansasMei Yao Cheng, M.D.Hunter Health Cliric2318 E. CentralWichita, KS 67214-4436

MissouriElizabeth S. O'Brien, M.D.4200 WeathertonSt. Chades, MO 63304-8518

Shannon J. Suillvan, M.D.7278 Northmoor Dr.St. Louis, MO 63105

WisconsinAnesthesdobgy Spoclalty FellbwMark Paul Haubrich, M.D.7900 Harwood Ave., Apt. 202Wauwatosa,WI 53213

ConnecticutNancy Barton Brown, M.D.74 Bittersweet Cr.Guilford, CT 06437

Boris M. Lokshin, M.D.Pediatdc Pulmonary24 Hospital Ave.Danbury HospitalDanbury, CT 06810

Surgery Speacalty FellowPlchard Glenn Weiss, M.D.85 Seymour St., #401Hartford, CT 06106

MassachusettsRobert E. Eden, M.D.145 Moose Hill Pkwy.Sharon, MA 02067

Nicholas P. Pacelila, M.D.86 Jones Rd.Hopedale, MA 01747-1112

Ellen Senghas, M.D.I19 Fomer Rd.Southhampton, MA 01073

Plastic Surgery SpedJatty FellowJonathan D. Hall, M.D.300 Quannapowint Pkwy.Wakefield, MA 01880

Otdaryndogy Speclalty FellowLaurie Ann Ohlms, M.D.300 Longwood Ave.Dept. of OtolaryngologyBoston, MA 02115

Urdogy Spedialty FellowCraig Andrew Peters, M.D.Children's Hospital300 Longwood Ave.Div. of UrologyBoston, MA 02115

QuebecUrology Specialty FollowAnne-Marie Houle, M.D.Montreal Children's Hospital2300 Tupper St.Montreal, PQ 1-3H 1 P3Canada

DISTRICT IGilben L. Fuld, M.D.Keene Clinic590 Court St.Keene, NH 03431-1798

DISTRICT IILouis Z. Cooper, M.D.Pediatric ServiceSt Lukes Roosevelt

Hospital CenterI111 Amsterdam Ave.New York, NY 10025

DISTRICT IIIAnthony P. DeSpirito, M.D.27 Cotswold CircleOcean Township, NJ 07712

DISTRICT IVJoseph R. Zanga, M.D.Chair, Division of General/Emergency Pediatrics

Children's Medical CenterBox 514

Richmond,VA 23298-0514

DISTRICT VRobert E. Hannemann, M.D.2600 GreenbushPO Box 5545Lafayette, IN 47903-5545

DISTRICT VIThomas F. Tonniges, M.D.2115 N Kansas, Suite 120Hastings, NE 68901-2615

DISTRICT VllCarden Johnston, M.D.Children's Hospital of Altabm1600 7th Ave., South

Suite 001Birmingham, AL 35233-1711

DISTRICT VIIIDonald E. Cook, M.D.1710 21st Ave.Greeley, CO 80631

DISTRICT DKLeonard A. Kutnik, M.D.4690 Genesee Ave.San Diego, CA 92117

MichiganWendy May Szymczak, M.D.8301 16-1/2 Mile Rd., Apt. 284Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Roberto Villegas, Jr, M.D.One Hurley Plaza, #3W-332Flint, MI 48503

Orthopaedics Spedaiaty FollowRandall Thomas Loder, M.D.1500 E. Medical Center Dr.Box 0328Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0328

OhioJoseph E. Ross, M.D.702 Valley St.Dayton, OH 45404-1958

Surgery Spedally FellowDaniel Michael Cohen, M.D.Columbus Children's HospitalDiv. of Thoraclc Surgery700 Children's Dr.Columbus, OH 43205-2696

California 1Arsaian Amir Jamshidi, M.D.3903 Lone Treeway, #211Antoioc, CA 94509-6251

Amer'icarDistrict of ColumbiaChdstiane O'Connor

Corriveau, M.D.Children's Nallonal Mod. Ctr.111 Michigan Ave., NWWastington, DC 20010

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The AAP Transport Medicine Section1994 Conference on Pediatric Critical Care TWansport

Hyatt Regency Hilton Head -Hilton Head Island, SCMay 6 - 8, 1994

PLENARY TOPICS INCLUDE:,eImpact of Health Reform on Transport ReimbursementSedation and Paralytic: Agents in th Transport SettingVentilator iMvanagement L)uring TransportNational Accreditation of Transport ProgramsSafety Issues in Ground Transport

PLUS . . . Interactive small group sessions highlightingpractical clinical management Issues: Medicolegal CaseStudies -Pediatric Case Studies -Neonatal CaseStudiesPLUS. .. Interactive small group "break-out tracks" focus-ing on pertinent topics for both new and more establishedtransport systems!New Transport ProgramTrack

Team Composition EsalsePrgmTacVendo"'r Selection Research/Database

Marketing & OutreachExpanding Scope of Service

Call Donna Blitenthal at 800/433-9016 for more information.

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Rates: The one-time cost for placing a classified adis $120 for 30 or fewer words and $1.50 for each addi-tional word. A $20 discount per month is allowed for adsthat are published in three or more consecutive issues.The three issues must be purchased at the same time.Ads may be boxed for a one-time cost of $80.

Classifications: Classified ads are accepted underBusiness Services, General Announcements, MedicalMeetings, Physicians Wanted, Positions Wanted, Prac-tices Available, Publications, Real Estate, and Residen-cies/Fellowships Available.

Display Classified Ads: Camera-ready and two-color display classified ads are accepted under GeneralAnnouncements, Medical Meetings, Physicians Wanted,

Positions Wanted, Practices Available and Residen-cies/Fellowships Available. Contact AAP News for dis-play classified ad sizes and rates.

Blind Box Returns: Available for a $25 servicecharge per ad insertion. To reply to a box number, sendyour response to: Box Number, AAP News, ClassifiedAds, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927.

For more information, contact: Pamela Malik, Clas-sified Ad Coordinator, at (800) 433-9016, ext. 7667. InIllinois, (708) 981-7667. Ad copy and payments may besent to: Classified Ads, AAP News, 141 Northwest PointBlvd., P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927.

Advertising policy: Although the Academy believesthese classified ads are from reputable sources, theAcademy does not investigate the offers made and as-sumes no responsibility concerning them.

Frequently, it is necessary to modify the wording ofclassified ads. These changes are generally made incompliance wfth the regulations of various federal and/orstate commissions against discrimination or because

they might be interpreted as being unlawful or in conflictwith professional standards of medical practice.

Advertisements for employment containing specifica-tions as to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, ethnicorigin, or national origin may be unlawful and profession-ally improper. Accordingly, discriminatory wording is notacceptable in AAP News.

Other phrases for publication in various advertisingclassifications might be interpreted as being unlawful andin conflict with professional standards of medical practice.Improper language could include:

"Complete list of patients' records for sale." The offerof rebates or "kickbacks;" wording that could be inter-preted as derogatory or defamatory to other physicians;the misrepresentation of skills expected or job require-ments.These advertising modifications are made to maintain

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SeptemberTHE SOCIETY FOR BEHAVIORALPEDIATRICS will conduct its 1 2thAnnual Scientific Meeting on SeP-tember 25-26, 1994, at the MarriottCity Center in Minneapolis, Minne-sota. We invite you to submitabstracts of rersearch papers forconsideration for presentation at thescientific sessions. ABSTRACTSIUUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH1, 1994. For further information andabstract forms, please contact Ms.Noreen Spota at (215) 248-9168.

June

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DIS-EASE SEMINAR (Twelfth AnnualLloyd Noland), Hilton Head Island,SC, June 21-25, 1994. Faculty: Drs.Bradley, Bromberg, Harrison, Mod-lin and Siegel. Call/write:Department of Medical Education,Lloyd Noland Hospital, P.O. Box538, Fairfield, AL 35064; (205) 783-5276.

MayTHIRD ANNUAL "CONTINUINGCARE OF THE CHRONICALLYILL/TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENTCHILD/FAMILY", April 28 & 29,1994, Boston, Massachusetts.Sponsored by University of Massa-chusetts Medical Center, Pediatrics,Worcester, MA. Registration/bro-chure: AHEC, (508) 756-6676.

1994 PEDIATRIC UPDATE FORTHE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN,April 29 - May I (the final weekendof the internationally acclaimed"Jazz & Heritage Festival"), New Or-leans, Louisiana. Presented byTulane University Medical Centerand Ochsner Medical Institutions.13 hours of AMA Category I. Con-tact TUMC's Office of ContinuingEducation, (504) 588-5466 or (800)588-5300; FAX (504) 584-1779.

Hackensack Medical CenterDepartment of Medical Edu-cation presents two contiguousprograms: 12th ANNUAL CON-FERENCE DEVELOPMENTAUBEHAVIORAL DISORD ERS,May 22-25, and A SPECTRUMOF PEDIATRIC CtlAL-LENGES, May 25-28, at HiltonHead Island Hilton Resort. Ac-creditation: attendee mayregister for one, part of each, orboth conferences and earn upto 50 credit hours Category Ifrom the AMA. Distinguishedfaculty: representing develop-mental/ behavioral pediatrics,general pediatrics and pediatricsubspecialties will present ma-terials in plenary sessionsworkshops, and round table dis-cussions. The conferences willfocus on timely general andsubspecialty pediatric topics, in-cluding issues of officemanagement, diagnosis, ther-apy and research, as well ashealthcare reforms and man-aged care issues. Tuition:based on number of days in at-tendance includes: a dailytheme-related syllabus, a com-plimentary welcome andfarewell "shorehouse" dinner forfaculty, registrants and theirfamilies, complimentary conti-nental breakfasVrefreshmentbreaks, and other amenities.For more information, contact:Marvin Gottlieb, M.D., Hacken-sack Medical Center,Department of Pediatrics, 30Prospect Avenue, Hackensack,NJ 07601; (201 ) 996-2371.

FebruaryCURRENT CONCEPTS IN PEDI-ATRIC MEDICINE 1994, February17-19, 1994, San Diego, California.Sponsored by AAP Chapter 3 andChildren's Hospital and Health Cen-ter. For more information, contact:Continuing Medical Education,8001 Frost Street, San Diego, CA92123.

PEDIATRIC POTPOURRI: STATEOF THE ART 1994, February 19-24, 1994, Maui, Hawaii. Sponsoredby University Childrens MedicalGroup and AAP California DistrictIX, Chapter 2. For further details,contact: Wendy Fukamald, Educa-tion Program Coordinator, 6430Sunset Boulevard, Suite 600, LosAngeles, CA 90028; (800) 3-KID-CME.

March

PEDIATR IC RHEUMATOLOGYAND ASTHMUA, March 12 & 13,1994, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Sponsored by the New Mexico Pe-diatric Society and PresbyterianHospital. Further information maybe obtained by contacting: Dr.Steve Yabek, 715 Grand AvenueN.E., Suibg 207, Albuquerque, NM87102; (505) 848-3700.

PEDIATRICS SEMINAR "AD-VANCES & CHANGING TRENDS"(Fifth Annual Lloyd Noland), WaitDisney World, Florida, March 16-19,1994. Faculty: Drs. Burchfield,Evans, Lieberman, Schmitt andSoloman. Call/write: Department ofMedical Education, Lloyd NolandHospital, P.O. Box 538, Fairfield, AL35064; (205) 783-5276.

PERINATAL UPDATE 1994: ADECADE OF EXCELLENCE;March 30 and April 1, 1994, Radis-son Plaza Savannah, Savannah,Georgia. Guest faculty includes:Jeffrey Maisels, M.D.; Frank Cher-venak, M.D.; Billy Andrews, M.D.;and Mary D'Alton, M.D. For informa-tion, contact Bets! Egan at (912)350-5920.

AprilFOURTEENTH ANNUAL NA-TIONAL PEDIATRIC INFECTOUSDISEASE SEMINAR, April 6-9,Hyatt Regency at EmbarcaderoCenter, San Francisco, CA. Spon-sored by The University of TexasSouthwestem Medical Center, Dal-las. Contact Cynthia Christy,Coordinator, at (214) 648-2166.PEDIATRICS UPDATE (AnnualLloyd Noland), HiltDn Head Island,South Carolina, April 27-30, 1994.Faculty: Drs. Levine, Ludwig,Prose,-Strong and Vanderhoo-f.Call/wnte: Department of MedicalEducabon, Lloyd Noland Hospital,P.O. Box 538, Fairfield, AL 35064;(205) 783-5276.

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The AAP Perinatal SectionSpring Workshop

Marriott's Mountain Shadows Resort -Scottsdale, ArizonaApnl 8 10, 1994

TOPICS AND FACULTY. ..The perinatal piece of health care reform -Richard

Ehrenkranz, MD, and Shoo K. Lee, MBBS, SM, FRCPCPerinatal training programs -Robert Cotton, MD, Robert

T. Hall, MD, and Richard Molteni, MDThe role of the state in health care reform -Jane

Pearson, RN"The NICU Arms Race" -Douglas Richardson, MD, MBAWhat is the evidence that regional perinatal care Is costand quality effective? -Ciaran Phibbs, Phl), and David

Wirtschafter, MDHow to survive managed competition -Herb Koffler, MDA look at the future through the rearview mirror

Frederick Battaglia, MDOrganizational political strategies -George Comerci, MD,

or Betty Lowe, MD, Patricia Johnson, RN, MS, CNNP, andTom Purdon, MD

Neonatal CPT Coding update- Bernard Feldman, MD, MPHA poster session -Susan Denson, MD

To register, fill in and mail the coupon below. To makehotel reservations, contact the Marriott Mountain ShadowsResort at 800/782-2123 before March 7, 1994. Rooms havebeen reserved at a special seminar rate.

If you have questions or need more information, pleasecontact Nicole Blankenship at 800/433-9016, ext. 7658.

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MARYLAND -Three-person,established group seekingBC/BE Pediatrician for FT/PTposition. Active relationship withcommunity hospitals and JohnsHopkins. Growing practice lo-cated in Columbia - midwaybetween Baltimore and D.C.suburbs. Send CV to: Pamesand May, M.D., 9501 Old An-napolis Road, Suite 101, EllicottCity, MD 21042.

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COLORADOI Greeley ... All-American City BC/BE Pediatricianto augment 5-member pediatric de-partment within 50-physician,multispecialty group. Competitivesalary, lots of fringes. Close toRocky Mountains, siding, huntingand fishing. Send CV to: Anthony G.Fink, M.D., Greeley Medical Clinic,1900 1 6th Street, Greeley, CO80631.

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Northern Kentucky (Suburb ofCincinnati): Pediatric Medical Di-rector/Staff Pediatridans - BC/BE,full-time, hospital-based opportuni-ties for director and staffpediatricians to form a group of 3 forcoverage of high risk deliveries(supported by a sidlled Level II nurs-ing staff) and pediatric clinic. St.Luke hospitals are located in Ft.Thomas and Florence, KY, withinminutes of downtown Cincinnati andChildrens Hospital Medical Center.Cincinnati has been rated the #1place to live by Places Rated Alma-nac. Highly competitive compen-sation package. Please contact:Brenda Ziegler, Physician Re-cruiter, St. Luke Hospital at (800)345-7151, Ext. 3361.

Tampa: Part-time or full-time oppor-tunity for pediatrician to work in anambulatory care area of an emer-gency room. Pediatric patientvolume 10-11,000 annually. 6-8hour evening shifts. Contact: EileenMacLean, (800) 422-3672, ext.7280, or mail/fax C.V. to: EMSA,1200 S. Pine Island Road, Suits600, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324-4460; FAX (305) 424-3270.EEO/AA/M/F.

GeorgiaAtlanta: Northwest Georgia HealthSystems, Inc., (Douglas GeneralHospital, Cobb Hospital & MedicalCenter, Kennestone Hospital, Ken-nestone at Windy Hill Hospital, andCobb-Kennestone Affiliated Serv-ices, Inc.) has immediateopportunities in Pediatrics. With acombined total of more than 1000beds and state-of-the-art equipmentand our location in NorthwestAtlanta, we offer excellent profes-sional opportunities while Atlantaprovides great personal amenities.For further information or to be con-sidered for one of our opportunities,please contact Darrell Moyer at(800) 626-1857, ext. 228 or mailyour CV to his attention at 2000Warrington Way, Suite 250,Louisville, KY 40222.

Atlanta: Northwest suburban prac-titioner seeks BC/BE Pediatncian tojoin general pediatrics practioe in afast growing, family-oriented com-munity. I in 4 call coverage.Competitive salary, generous bene-fits, partnership potential. Replywith C.V. to: Martha Hicks, Hicksand Associates, 1530 DunwoodyVillage Parkway, Suite 204, Atlanta,GA 30338; (404) 804-0043.

Illinois

Chicago/Northern Suburbs:BC/BE Pediatrician to join a busy,well-established, general pediatricspractice. Located in a growing serv-ice area with a strong payor mix, thepractice is only minutes away fromour progressive community hospi-tal. The area offers excellent familyliving with easy access toChicago. Contact: Susan Kilpatrick,Director of Physician Outreach,Condell Medical Center, 900 Gar-field Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048.(Phone) (708) 362-2905, ext. 5280,or (Fax) (708) 362-1721.

KentuckcyLexington: Three pediatricians'looking for BC/BE Pediatrician tojoin dynamic private practice.Lovely university community withmedical school. Outstanding educa-tional, cultural and familyopportunities. Excellent salary andbenefits. Send CV and practicegoals to: Drs. James Mack, BradleyGore and Robin Freese, 1780Nicholasville Road, Suite 402, Lex-ington, KY 40503.

MarylandBC/13E Pediatricfian: Well-estab-lished, three partner, primary care,FFS practice. Suburban Baltimore(Towson). Academic affiliation withJohns Hopkins Medical School.Full- or part-time (3-1/2 days). Com-petitive salary/benefits package.Partnership tract after two years.Start ASAP through July 1994.Send CV W: Drs. Perlman, Kleinand Bittar, 7801 York Road,Towson, MD 21204.

St. Vincent's Medical Center,a 391-bed teaching hospital,seeks a BC/BE Pediatrician fora hospital-based practice in as-sociation with Fairfield County'spremier hospital. Guaranteedcompetitive salary, excellentbenefits and reasonable workschedule, including limitednight-call coverage. Full andpart-time positions available.Mail C.V. to: Roy Schutzengel,M.D., Chairperson, Departmnentof Pediatrics, St. Vincent'sMedical Center, 2800 MainStreet, Bridgeport, CT 06606; orFAX to (203) 372-5636.

Alaska

Anchorage: Locum bgnens/practiceopportunity for BC/BE Pediatrician.Join a well-established, respectedpractice in the Land of the MidnightSunl Stimulaffng office with warm,friendly staff, part-time PNP's andPediatric PA. Two hospitals, Level IIand III nurseries/PICU. Year-roundoutdoor recreational and culturalactivities. Call Carol at (907) 562-2120; send CV to: P.O.L. 3500LaTouche, Suite 280-290, Anchor-age, AK 99508.

California

Los Angeles: CIGNA Healthplansof CA has practice opportunities forpediatricians available at severalhealth care centers in Los Angeles,Riverside, and San BernardinoCounties. We are a quality andservice-oriented medical groupwhose principal commitment is toour members' well being. Our focuscenters on the strong relationshipbetween patient and primary carephysician. Enjoy the advantages ofpracticing with an established mul-tispecialty group in a sophisticated,metropolitan environment. Gener-ous financial package includesmalpractice, CME, bonus and alloverhead. Call (800) 468-9013 orsend CV to: Professional Recruit-ment Department, C IGNAHealthplans of CA, 505 N. BrandBlvd., Suite 400-14, Glendale, CA91203. EOE

Marln County, Novato, California:Two full-time BC/BE Pediatriciansneeded for partnership with estab-lished primary care group (4 BCFamily Practice physicians). Guar-anteed income plus attractivebenefit package; unlimited practicegrowth potential; attractive clientele;collegial atmosphere. Approxi-mately 350 deliveries per year;payor mix includes private, man-aged care, less than 5% MediCal.Community hospital is full service,acute care affiliate of Sutter Healthwith a 95% board-certified medicalstaff and contemporary equipment.Quality lifestyle in one of Califor-nia's most desirable locations tolive. Less than an hour's drive fromSan Francisco, the Pacific Oceanand Napa and Sonoma Valleys, No-vatD is a low crime, family-orientedcity with excellent schools. Send CVin confidence or call: Lowell Smith,Novato Community Hospital, P.O.Box 1108, Novato, CA 94948; (415)899-951 0.

San Diego: Pediatric group seeksBC/BE physician for general pediat-rics. Send/fax letter of interest andC.V. to: Administration, PACV, 480Fourth Avenue, Suite 306, ChulaVista, CA 91 910; (619) 426-7910;FAX (619) 426-2337.

Florida

Busy solo practitioner looking forenergetic associate. Brand newpractice, opened in February 1993,already so busy that a partner isneeded. High quality patient base.Very quiet night call. Excellent hos-pital facilities with in-houseneonatology. East-ooast communitywith strong family orientation, onehour from Orlando. Please send re-sume to: Dr. AJix G. Casler, 7000Spyglass Court, Suite 302A, Mel-bourne, FL 32940, or FAX to (407)254-7306.

Challenging, 24-hour, hospital-based pediatric positionslFlexible scheduling and no addi-tional on-call coverage.EMSA-Children's Hospital servicesis seeldng BC/BP Pediatricians forfull-/part-time positions in Florida.Competitive compensation pack-age, including full benefits andprofessional liability insurance.Contact: Stephanie Czerwonka,EMSA-CHS, 1200 S. Pine IslandRoad, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324-4460; (800) 422-3672, Ext. 7434.EEO/AAIM/F.

Established, progressive groupIn Palm Beach Gardens and Jupi-ter with large patient base seeksenthusiastic, well-trained pediatri-cian for association. Excellentarrangements for full partnership.Send resume to: Box 01014.

General Pediatrics: The NemoursChildren's Clinic is seeldng a Gen-eral Pediatrician for our RuralPrimary Care Satellite Program.This physician will be home basedin one of Nemours' three Subspe-cialty Florida Clinics located inJacksonville, Ft. Myers or PanamaCity, Florida. Primary responsibilitywill be for relief coverage in ruralpractices throughout Florida. Work-ing in the Subspecialty Clinic in aGeneral Pediatrician role will com-plement the rural practice coverage.Salary and fringe benefits very com-petitive. Contact: Prentiss E.Findlay, M.D., 807 Nira Street,Jacksonville, FL 32207; (904) 390-3687. Nemours is an EqualOpportunity Employer.

Jacksonville: Utilize any statelicense. Outpatient setting/no call.PT or FT availability. Flexible eveninghours. Excellent compensation, in-cluding paid benefits. Contact:Eileen MacLean, EMSA, 1200 S.Pine Island Road, Suite 600, Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33324-4460; (800)422-3672, ext. 7280 or FAX (305)424-3270. EEO/AA/M/F.

Medical Directors/Pediatricianssought for staff positions with pro-jects of the Children's Health Fund.Current needs are: medical direc-tors (Mississippi & Florida);providers (Newark & Dallbs); ad-ministrators (Newark & District ofColumbia). Contact: National Pro-jects, CHF, 317 E. 64th Street, NewYork, NY 10021; (212) 535-9400;FAX (212) 535-7488.

Moving?Contact the AAP Depart-ment of Membership, 141Northwest Point Blvd., ElkGrove Village, IL 60007;(800) 433-9016. AAP staffwill make sure you don'tmiss AAP News, Pediatnicsand other Academy mailings.

Advertise with AAP NewsFor advertising information,contact Pamela Malik at (800)433-9016. ext. 7667.

Facui-ty Positions

The Department of Pediatrics atthe University of PittsburghSchool of Medicine announces afull-time tenure track position inAdolescent Medicine based at Chil-dren's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This isa rapidly expanding program whichoffers clinical, teaching and re-search activities and activecollaborations with gynecology,psychiatry and public health profes-sionals. Clinical opportunitiesinclude hospital-based outpatientand inpatier-t care, community-based services for high risk youth,and school-based health care. Entrylevel and experienced candidateswith internal medicine, family medi-cine or pediatric backgrounds andadolescent medicine qualificationsare welcome to apply. Applicantsshould be BC/BE and should havecompleted an adolescent fellowshipor demonstrated equivalent experi-ence. The particular constellation ofresponsibilities will be negotiatedwith the candidate based on his/herexperience and interests. Prefer-ence will be given to people withstrong investigative interests. Thisposition is available starting imme-diately. Written applications withCVs will be accepted until positionis filled. Contact: Pamela J. Murray,M.D., M.H.P., Adolescent MedicineDepartment, Children's Hospital ofPittsburgh, 3705 Fifth Avenue atDeSoto Street, Pittsburgh, PA15213; (412) 692-8504. The Univer-sity of Pittsburgh is an equal-opportunity employer.Pediatrics - The University ofWisconsin-Madison, Departmentof Pediatrics, is seeldng applicantsfor a faculty position in general pe-diatrics and sports medicine. Thisappointment will be at a rank appro-priate to the candidate's credentialsfor either an Assistant, Associate, orfull Professor. This individual will beinvolved in all aspects of sportsmedicine and in clinical, teaching,and research components of the Di-vision of General Pediatrics andAdolescent Medicine. The success-ful candidate must work closely withthe Athletic Department of the Uni-versity of Wisconsin and theDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery.Requires BC/BE in general pediat-rics with relevant training in clinicalpractice and research. Candidateshould forward a CV to: Dr. PhilipM. Farrell, UW Children's Hospital,Rooom H4/454 CSC, 600 HighlandAvenue, Madison, WI 53792-4108.The University of Wisconsin is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Ac-tion Employer.

Massachusetts

Ideal practice situation. Join agroup with a flourishing practice.Enjoy living in a unique situation lo-cated just 30 minutes from BostDn'sculture and Cape Cod beaches. Thesurrounding tDwns offer a variety oflifestyle options. Bedroom commu-nities and more spacious areas areall close by. The affiliatbd hospital isthe only provider in the area, whichallows you a solid base of patientswith no competition. Your col-leagues are well-trained, compas-sionate physicians. Contact AnnBreitner, of Breitner, Clark, andHall, at (800) 858-4225.

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Ethics Committees and the Young:Families, Hospitals and the Courts Trying

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May 1 9-21, 1 994

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Topics include: "Starting an Ethics Committee,""Controlling Pain in Children: Looking for the LineBetween Comfort and Killing," "Ethics in the NICU,""Practical and Policy Issues for Pediatric EthicsCommittees," "Religious Doctrine in a Pluralistic So-ciety,"i and a panel discussion on Baby K, amongothers.

For registration information, contact the AmericanSociety of Law, Medicine & Ethics at (617) 262-4990.

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BC/BE Pediatrician to j'oin rap-idly growing practice infastest-growing D.C. bedroomcommunity. Short drive to socialand cultural amenities of na-tion's capital; mountains onehour away, Atlantic beacheseasy day's drive. Associatedwith modem community hospi-tal with level 11 nursery, fullneonatology and house officercoverage. Competitive salaryand benefit package leading topartnership. Contact: WilliamCarr, M. D., 385 GarrisonvilleRoad, Suite 209, Stafford, VA22554; (703) 659-01 1 1.

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Children's HealthCare issearching for an enthusiasticand personable pediatrician tocompliment our growing prac-tice. Practice emphasis is onthe highest quality of care inconjunclon with fostedng closerelationships with intelligent andcanng parents. For an outstand-ing practice opportunity, sendCV to: Dr. Kenneth Toff, 1517Pond Road, Allentown, PA18104-2253.

The Virgini1a ApgarAward in Perinatal

Pediatrics1994

The American Academy ofPediatrics Section on PerinatalPediatrics is now accepting norni-nations for the 1994 VirginiaApgar Award. 'Ibis award is givenannually to an individual whosecareer has had a continuing in-fluence on the well being ofnewbom infants.The 1993 recipient of the Ap-

gar Award was Jerold Lucey,M.D. Previous Apgar Award re-cipients include: William A.Silvenman, Geoffrey S. Dawes, L.Stanley James, MildredStahlman, William Tooley, PetterKarlberg, Mary Ellen Avery, andJoseph Butterfleld. Please con-sider your candidate for thisesteemed group.

All AAP fellows interested inPerinatal Pediatrics are invited tosubmit nominations. The nomi-nee need not be a member of theAAP. 'Me nominations should in-clude a cover letter and aCurriculum Vitae of the nominee.Candidates who have been pre-viously nominated but notselected must be re-nominatedby a letter indicating a renewalof their prior nomination.'Me nominations must be re-

ceived by March 2X;, 1994. Sendall nominations to:

Susan E. Denson, M.D.Uriversity of Texas MedicalSchoolDepartmnent of Pediatrics6431 FanninHouston, 1IX 77030(713) 792-5330, ext. 3026FAX- (713) 794-4112The Apgar Award is sponsored

by a grant from Ross ProductsDivision Abbott Laboratories andwill be presented at the meetingof the Perinatal Section duringthe 1994 Annual Meeting of theAmerican Academy of Pediatricsin Dallas, Texas.

MichiganAnn Arbor: Full- or part-timeBC/BE Pediatrician for three-per-son, well-established pediatricoffice. Convenient office hours andopportunity for affiliation at Univer-sity of Michigan Medical Center andMott Children's Hospital. Pleasesend C.V. to: Box 7351, Ann Arbor,Ml 48107.

New HampshireSixth pediatrician wanted to join50-physician, multispecialty grouppractice. Small, progressive com-munity near lakes and mountains,with fine selection of cultural andrecreational activities. Contact: Dr.Arthur W. Simington, The HitchcockClinic, Keene Division, 590 CourtStreet, Keene, NH 03431.

New JerseyTeaneck: Third BC/BE Pediatrician,full-time preferred, for young, grow-ing practice, 10 minutes from NYC.Salary leading to partnership. Replywith CV to: Edward Zajkowski,M.D., 197 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ07666.

New York

Part-time/Full-time position avail-able for Pediatrician in well-established practice on the NorthShore of Long Island. Position isavailable immediately. Please writeto: P.O. Box 445, Northport, NY1 1768.

Nortlh Carolina

Asheville: Pediatrician to join 9-member group. Desirable primarycare practice with sick child referralbase from westem North Carolina.Outstanding medical communitywith regional referral hospital thathas a lev-el III nursery (staffed by 3full-time neonatologists) and pediat-ric intensive care unit. There is alsothe opportunity for teaching in bothfamily practice and OB/GYN resi-dency programs. Our practice islocated in Asheville. Asheville, asmall-to-medium sized city, is lo-cated in the beautiful Blue RidgeMountains and offers a wide varietyof cultural and recreational opportu-nities, as well as a mild seasonaldimate. Competitive compensationpackage. Contact Vivian Byas,Manager, at (704) 254-5326.

Raleigh-Durham Area: BC/BE Pe-diatrician sought for establishedprivabg practice. Excellent compen-sation plus incentive, benefits andfull office support. For information,contact Melitta Kessner, Pediatric

Heltcae Inc. P.O Box_15592,e

*Durham, NC 27704.

OregonEugene Clinic, Eugene, Oregon:One full-time, BC/BE Pediatriciansought by dynamic 61-physician,multispecialty group to join nine-physician department. 285,000drawing area, level III NICU. Attrac-tive university town, within 60-mileradius of mountains~and Oregoncoast, offers superlative lifestyle,fine school system, varied culturalopportunities, unlimited recreation.Qualified candidates send C.V. andthree reference letters to: PhysicianRecruiter, Eugene Clinic, 1 162 Wil-lamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401.

Pennsylvania

Gelsinger presently has posi-tions open for BC/BEPediatricins in its Wilkes-B3arre,State College, Philipsburg, and Ty-rone offices. Geisinger is a healthcare network with two hospitals and48 -outpatient officies; presentlyover 500 physicians belong to thismulti-specialty group. Open posi-tions consist of office and inpatientgeneral pediatrics with tertiary careprovided -at Geisinger Medical Cen-ter in Danville, PA. Geisinger offerscompetitive salaries and an excel-lent benefits package, includinghealth, life, dental, and long termdisability insurances and retirementplans. If you would like more infor-mation, please contact: Donna Loy,Physician Recruitment Department,Geisinger, 100 N. Academy Ave-nue, Danville, PA 17822-3024 orcall (800) 845-7112. E.O.E.M.F.H.V.

Lancaster: BC/BE, full-time pedia-trician to join six-person pediatricgroup. Competitive salary, attrac-tive benefits, beautiful community topractice. Send CV to: Roseville Pe-diatrics, 160 North Pointe Blvd.,Lancaster, PA 17601.

The Scranton Primary HealthCare Center, Scranton, PA, isseeking a pediatrician for July,1994. The Scranton Primary HealthCare Center is a very busy "feder-ally qualified health center" with amultispecialty group practice. Thecompensation package is excellent.Scranton is a great city for families.It has excellent schools and col-leges and many recreational andcultural advantages. Scranton is lo-cated 20 minutes from the PoconoMountains where sports and recrea-tional activities abound. Scranton iswithin 2 hours of New York City andPhiladelphia. Please respond to: Al-fonso Gomar, M. D., MedicalDirector, The Scranton PrimaryHealth Care Center, 959 WyomingAvenue, Scranton, PA 18509; (717)344-9684 or FAX (717) 969-0968.

Texas

Central Texas: King's DaughtersClinic is seeking a BC/BE Pediatri-cian to join 35-physician,multispecialty group in Temple,Texas. If you enjoy small town tra-ditions, but like quick access tolarger cities like Dallas or Austin, wehave an opportunity for you. CallPaula Brown at (817) 778-2123.

Virginia

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1-800-497-6573Kaiser Permanento GeneralPediatric opportunities are currentlyavailable in Virginia. Candidatesmust be BC/BE. Comprehensivecompensation and benefit packageoffered. Contact: William J.McAveney, M.D., 2101 E. JeffersonStreet, Box 6649, Rockville, MD20849, or call (800) 227-6472 or(301 ) 816-6532. EOE.

Martinsville: Five- ped iatriciangroup seeking BC/BE associate topractice in foothills of Blue RidgeMountains. Family-oriented commu-nity with population of 18,000 andservice area of 100,000. Easy ac-cess to large lakes, skiing andhiking. Full benefit package andearly partnership. Please call JohnEngel, M.D. at (800) 277-9714.

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Ronald McDonald Children's CharitiesAward of Excellence

Ronald McDonald Childrer's Charities (RMCC) is now acceptingnominations for an outstanding physician to receive its 1994 MedicalAward of Excellence. The $100,000 award is presented annually to amedical professional who has made the greatest contribution to thehealth care of children.

The award wirmer is selected by the RMCC Board of Trustees andrepresentatives from the American Academy of Pediatrics, AmericanPediatric Society, and the Society for Pediatric Research. The distin-guished honoree will receive his/her award at the ninth annualAwards of Excellence celebration in Chicago on Oct. 15, 1994.

Past recipients of the medical award include: D.A. Henderson, M.D.,who led the campaign to eradicate smallpox; Robert A. Good Ph.D.,M.D., D.Sc., a pioneer in bone marrow transplantation; Jerold F.Lucey, M.D., who made great strides in developing treatment forjaundiced newborns; C. Everett Koop, M.D., D.Sc., fonmer U.S. Sur-geon General; L. StanleyJames, M.D., for his contribution to modernprenatal care; Roland B. Scott, M.D., the nation's first certifiedAfrican American pediatrician and leader in the fight against SickleCell disease; and Julius B. Richmond, M.D., forrner U.S. SurgeonGeneral and father of the national Head Start program. Last year'sco-winners were Margaret Heagarty, M.D., FAAP, for improving thelives of disadvantaged urban minority children in Harlem, and GeraldYost, M.D., FAAP, for his 31-year commnitment to improving healthcare for Native American children.

Nomination for-ms for Ronald McDonald Childrer's Charities Awardsof Excellence are available by writing to:

Awards of Excellence: Physician NomineeRonald McDonald Children's Charities

Campus O)ffice Bliilding2915 Jorie BoulevardOak Brook, IL 60521

The nominations dealln is July 1, 1994.

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RICHUIOND: Well-established,academically-oriented andhighly respecied pediatric groupseeks full-time BC/BE Pediatri-cian. Located in Richmond'spremier suburban neighbor-hood. Excellent salary andbenefits, including full day offeach week. Call schedule aver-ages every sixlh night. Reply to:Box #12013. American Academy of Pediatrics Joins

PARENT ACTIONThe American Academy of Pediatrics has joined PARENTACTION, the national association of parents, as an affiliate mem-ber. Co-founded by Dr. T. Barry Brazelton, the eminentpediatrician and family advocate, PARENT ACTION works toImplement the recommendations of the bipartisan National Com-

misin on Children.

Men-bers advocate in govemment, private industry, communitiesand the media for issues that impact American families-com-munity violence', child care, education, family SUppOrt, and healthcare, for example. They receive a quarterly newsletter, a dis-count buying program and special information services.

Because of our affiliate membership, you may join PARENTACTION for the reduced membership fee of only $8/year. Helpbuild a constituency for parents. No required meetings; yourmemrbership alone is a powerful way to address and pnoritizethose issues that are important to your family. Call or writePARENT ACTION for more information. To join, send $8.00with your name, address, zip code, telephone number, and agesof your children to:

PARENT ACTION2 North Charles StreetBaZtimore, MD 21201

Phone: (410) PAR-ENTS

AMA Category 1 Credit: 45 Hours

Ail 1 WNDANCE IS LIMITED - REGISTER TODAY!Hotel rooms are available at the rate of $99 per night.The American Academy of Pediatrics has negotiateddiscount airfares to the Comprehensive Review ofAdolescent Medicine Course. Please call the AAP TravelServices at 800/433-9016. Outside the United States andCanada, call 708/228-5005 and ask, for Travel Services.To register or for program information contact:

Comprehensive Review of AdolescentMedicine Course

Division of Planning and EvaluationAmerican Academy of PediatricsPO Box 927Elk Grove Village, IL 60009 0927

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and professional liability insumnce.Contact: Rita Schlessing, Children'sHospital Services, Inc., 300 NW70th Avenue, Suite 100, Plantation,FL 33317; (305) 584-7349.EEO/AA/M/F

Florida and Virginia: Hospital-based pediatrics as a fulfilling andgratifying career track. Very attrac-tive call schedule offeringparticipation in all areas of pediatricpractice. High quality sub-specialtysupport. Opportunities in areas ofhigh geographic desirability. Chil-dren's Hospital Services offers anoutstanding employee compensa-tion package, including full benefits

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Newport News: Riverside RegionalMedical Center in Newport News,Virginia, is currently recruiting for aBC/BE Pediatrician to Join the De-partment of Pediatric Education.Responsibilities include clinicalpractice In the newly constructedPediatric Ambulatory Center and in-patient coverage for these patients.Additionally, Ihis group provides thepediatric education for the hospTtal-based Family Medicine andTransitional residency programs.This is an excellent opportunity forsomeone interested in combining acareer in clinical and academicmedicine while living in one of Vir-ginia's most attractive areas.Contact: Donna Moyer, M.D., River-side Pediatric Center, 316 MainStreet, Newport News, VA 23601;(804) 594-3324.

Norfolk: Excellentopportunities forPediatricians in military-affiliatedAcute Care Clinic. Flexible schedul-ing, excellent compensation plusbenefits for full-time physicians.Contact: Rachel Klockow, EMSAUmited Partnership, 1200 S. PineIsland Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL33324-4460; (800) 422-3672, ext7300. EEO/AA/M/F

Richmond: BC/BE Pediatrician,part-time/full-time, to join twNO pedia-tricians in established, suburbanpractice. Excellent area, schools,near mountains, beach. Universityaffiliation, partnership available.Competitive salary and benefits.Contact Denise Kuperminc, M.D. at(804) 276,5040.

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MiJssouri and Southern Ili-nois: -Christian HospitalNortheast-Northwest, BarnesHospital-St. Peters, and AltonMemorial Hospital, members ofthe Christian Health System,are seeldng pediatricians for avadety of opportunities in the St.Louis metropolitan area. Thesepractice opportunities rangefrom private practice situationsin single and multispecialtygroups, to hospital-based andemployed situations. ChristianHealth Services is a multi-hos-pital system. The systemincludes tan hospital sites andsix nursing home fadlities all lo-cated in Missouri and SouthernIllinois. We offer a competitivesalary and comprehensivebenefits package. To learnmore about these excellent op-portunities, please call ChristianHealth Services at (314) 653-5543.

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New YorkThe Department of Pediatrics atNow York University IJodicalCenter-Bellevue Hospital Centeris expanding its educational curricu-lum with a focus on communitypediatric training in an urban set-ting. One PL-3 position is nowavailable beginning July 1, 1994.The curriculum emphasizes clinicalepidemiology, medical informatics,and biosocial pediatrics under theguidance of a dynamic, full-time fac-ulty. Desirable mid-town Manhattandinical campus, full benefits pack-age, and competitive salary. Replywith C.V. to: Robert Lembo, M.D.,550 First Avenue, New York, NY10016; (212) 263-7822.

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WyomingSheridan: Two pediatricians seekthird pediatrician. Flexible schedule.Spectacular mountains, lakes, andranches/25,000 people. Contact:Mary I. Bowers, M.D., FAAP, BarryM. Wohl, M.D., FAAP, NortheastWyoming Pediatric Associates, PC,916 Jackson St., Sheridan, WY82801; (307) 672-6451.

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