The ACPA Online Community has launched! We are excited to reintroduce this valuable member benefit in a new and improved format. The community will help our members continuously collaborate and communicate within a forum that is easier to use and has … Read More
2022 Team Approval Applications Now Open
The 2022 Team Approval Application is now open. All cleft and/or craniofacial teams and ACPA Approved Teams whose approval expires in 2022 are invited to apply. ACPA Team Approval is for teams that demonstrate they meet the Standards for Approval … Read More
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives
We’re thrilled to share that The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week! Thank you for supporting the cleft and craniofacial community. Up next, getting ELSA passed in the U.S. Senate. … Read More
Global Care SIG
ACPA is excited to introduce its newest Special Interest Group (SIG), the Global Care SIG. The establishment of the Global Care SIG will help influence ACPA’s impact in advancing cleft and craniofacial care on a global level, as we strive … Read More
2022 Professional Scholarship Recipients
ACPA strives to support patients and families by helping to equip care providers with essential professional resources. Each year, ACPA provides the opportunity for students or young professionals studying in cleft and craniofacial fields to be members of ACPA and … Read More
2022 Association Award Recipients
ACPA is proud to present awards that recognize dedication to research, care and the community. We’re excited to announce the 2022 Association Award winners. They will be recognized at this year’s Annual Meeting in Fort Worth. Congratulations to our recipients! … Read More
CPCJ Author Guidelines Update
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ) recently made changes to the author guidelines. Minor changes throughout were designed to simplify the author instructions. One substantial change is moving to strictly follow AMA referencing style. This impacts NEW submissions only (that is, … Read More
From the desk of ACPA President, Lynn Fox
As the year draws to a close, I am delighted to share with you ACPA’s new Vision and Mission. The ACPA Board of Directors and National Office Team joined together to craft these statements to define and inspire our beloved … Read More
From the desk of our Executive Director, Adam Levy | An ACPA Caffé Sospeso
“Caffé Sospeso” translates to “suspended coffee,” more commonly known as paying it forward. As I learned, the saying is rooted in the Neapolitan tradition of buying a coffee for oneself, and paying in advance for the next person as a sign … Read More
Our 2022 ACPA Board of Directors
We’re excited to announce our 2022 ACPA Board of Directors. Together, we’re leading interdisciplinary cleft and craniofacial care so patients and families thrive President John A. Girotto, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACS, Grand Rapids, MI President-Elect John F. Caccamese, DMD, MD, … Read More