Thank you to everyone who participated in FCAAP’s 2026 Board of Directors election, to the candidates who ran, and to the Nominations Committee for setting the final slate for the election.
The 2026 FCAAP Election Results Are In
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2026 LUTHER W. HOLLOWAY AWARD WINNERS
Since 1965, the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has recognized medical students who have shown outstanding ability and exemplary service within a Florida medical school’s pediatric department.
2026 FCAAP BoD Election
Thank you to all FCAAP members who participated in the nominations process for the 2026 election. The Nominations Committee has confirmed a slate of excellent candidates for this year’s election.
2026 FCAAP SCHIEBLER AWARD RECIPIENT
Congratulations to Brittany Bruggeman, MD, FAAP for being selected as the 2026 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award recipient!
2026 FCAAP BoD Nominations
Nominations are now open to fill open positions on the FCAAP Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
Videos: Florida Pediatricians Speak Out Against Bill to Weaken Vaccine Protections and Endanger Florida’s Children
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is disappointed to see the Florida Senate Rules Committee pass SB 1756, a bill that would significantly weaken Florida’s school vaccination policies and make it easier to opt out of childhood immunizations, and urges Senators to oppose its further progress.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 SCHIEBLER AND LICHTBLAU AWARDS
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award and the Phillip O. Lichtblau, MD, Award! Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award.
PHOTO RELEASE: Florida Pediatricians Advocate for Children’s Health at Children’s Week 2026
Pediatricians from across the state gathered in Tallahassee this week to participate in the 2026 Children’s Week and Children’s Capitol for a Day events, and to remind Florida’s legislators to keep the health of Florida’s children at the top of their minds when considering legislation.
Children’s Week 2026 Resources
Vaccines are one of the most effective tools for protecting children and communities from infectious diseases. The goal of pediatricians is to work with families and to provide families with clear, evidence-based information to help them keep their families safe.
New FCAAP Toolkit: Supporting Confident Vaccine Conversations in Pediatric Care
FCAAP is pleased to announce the launch of its newest resources to support healthcare providers in navigating vaccine conversations with families in today’s increasingly complex information landscape.
