Founded in 1930, the American Academy of Pediatrics brings together pediatricians throughout the Americas to ensure that all young people reach their physical, emotional and social potential. The New York Chapter 3 is comprised of the upstate counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester and the New York City Boroughs of Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. Chapter 3 currently has approximately 1,600 member pediatricians and pediatric specialists.

The mission of New York Chapter 3 is to support pediatricians to help them deliver the best care possible to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults as well as to act as an advocate to help ensure sound policy decisions.