Groups APA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provides a forum for interested members to collaborate and facilitate communication in a particular area of general pediatrics. It has 38 special interest groups (SIGS) working on critical areas relevant to child health. that members can join. Publications The APA Focus' is bi-monthly newsletter is published to increase timely communication with members. Each issue highlights aspects of the primary mission of the APA - Education, Research, Public Policy and Advocacy, Health Care Delivery and information about the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, of which the APA is a primary sponsor.Academic Pediatrics'', the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to strengthen the research and educational base of academic general pediatrics. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Association members and other health professionals who care for children. See also American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Pediatricians American Pediatric Society References United States Medical associations based in the United States Organizations established in 1960 Pediatric organizations Medical and health organizations based in Virginia