Events & Education
Online Silent Auction to Support AAP-OC Chapter
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST
Bidding is now LIVE!
This year’s AAP-OC Chapter fundraiser is an Online-Only Auction! We have an incredible variety of items that you don’t want to miss out on. Your participation and support ensures that our Chapter will continue to make a positive impact in our community through our programs and initiatives.
Join in and Happy Bidding!

AAP-OC Chapter’s Inaugural Family Picnic
Sunday, May 4, 2025 (Star War’s Day) • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Great Park Palm Court • 270 Corsair, Irvine, CA 92618
We are listening to our members! Many of you have been asking for more family-friendly events, and we hear you. With that, we are transitioning our Cards for Kids Gala to the AAP-OC Chapter’s Inaugural Family Picnic for fun in support of Orange County children:
“A New Hope” for Orange County Children
Join us for food, games, the Great Park balloon, carousel, and adventures open for all galaxy members! Star Wars costumes are welcome, but not required. Dogs/wookiees are welcome on a leash.
Silent Auction Information Coming Soon…

AAP-OC Chapter Board Installation and New Resident Welcome Dinner
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • 6:00 – 8:30 PM
The Hacienda • 1725 College Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92706
Join us as we honor our Chapter’s current Board Members, recognizing their work, and giving a warm welcome our new 2025-2027 Board of Directors, as well as our new CHOC-UCI pediatric residents.

41st Annual Current Advances in Pediatrics Conference
September 19-21, 2025 • Irvine Marriott Hotel
Join us for our annual CME/MOC-2 Conference featuring six great speakers, exhibitors, networking opportunities and more. This year’s program will focus on topics that include: Allergy, Child Psychiatry, Dermatology, Developmental Behavior, Endocrinology & Nutrition and Infectious Diseases.
PROGRAM FACULTY
- John C. Arnold, MD, FAAP
- Betsy Busch, MD, FAAP
- Michael M. Chu, MD, MHS
- Dawn Z. Eichenfield, MD, PhD
- Ronald M. Ferdman, MD, Med, FAAP
- Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL