Avril
Beckford,
M.D., F.A.A.P.
Community Pediatrician Representative
Board member
Scottish Rite
Practice
Wellstar Pediatric and Adolescent Center
4581 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Ga 30080
770-801-5000
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Education and Training
Medical Degree:
University of Cape Town,
South Africa,
Cape Town,
1976 - 1982
Residency:
Pediatrics,
Penn State University Children's Hospital,
Hershey,
PA,
1985 - 1988
Certifications
-
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Scientific Societies
- Wellstar Board of Trustees
- Past Chair Georgia Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics
- Wellstar Foundation Board
- 1998 Society Board
- Lovett School Board
- National Nominating Committee, Academy of Pediatrics
- AOA National Honors Society
Publications / Presentations
- Authored/co-authored 4 publications
- Authored/co-authored 2 journal articles
- Participated in 5+ national presentations
- Participated in 20 + local presentations
Awards/Honors
- AOA National Honors Society
- Most Outstanding Very Large Pediatric Chapter in the Academy of Pediatrics during presidency in 2010
- Resident Teacher of the Year, Penn State Children's Hospital, 1986
Areas of Interest
- Volunteerism on behalf of Children with Diabetes
- Author of 3 books
- Public Speaking
- Hiking and International Travel
Privileges
Scottish Rite