An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the full series, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Attendees may also purchase spots in individual courses or 3-program bundle.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org

Conferences in the Series

A total of five (5) conferences are being offered in the 2024-2025 Pediatric Pearls CME series. Learn more about each conference or register for the indivdual seminar of your choice at the link below:

• Pediatric Pearls Fall- IN PERSON EVENT 
• Pediatric Pearls: Neonate, Newborn and Infancy - VIRTUAL EVENT
• Pediatric Pearls: The Young Athlete - VIRTUAL EVENT
• Pediatric Pearls Spring - VIRTUAL EVENT
• Pediatric Pearls: Navigating Adolescent Concerns - IN PERSON EVENT

Cant't Commit to All FIVE Programs, try a variety package:

Pick Your Preferered 3-Course Bundle ( all combinations include 2 virtual programs and 1 in person event)

V=Virtual and IP= In Person

Register for a 3-course bundle by clicking on the preferred combination linked below:

Fall (IP) / Neonate, Newborn, Infancy (V) / Young Athlete (V)

Fall (IP) / Neonate, Newborn, Infancy (V) / Spring (V)

Fall (IP) / Young Athlete (V) / Spring (V)

Neonate,Newborn, Infancy (V) / Young Athlete (V) / Adolescence (IP)

Neonate,Newborn, Infancy (V) / Spring (V) / Adolescence (IP)

Young Athlete (V) / Spring (V) / Adolescence (IP)

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. American Board of Surgery Accredited CME and Self-Assessment: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credits. Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 28.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 28.75 AMA PRA CAtegory 1 Credit(s)TM refers to the total credit for all FIVE courses in the 2025-2026 Pediatric Pearls Series.  AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to a total of 28.5 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the 3-program bundle, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org.

Pediatric Pearls Fall is a full-day in person event in Oak Brook

Pediatric Pearls Fall 2.0 is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Winter is a half-day virtual program

Please Note- there are no breakouts for Pearls Winter

An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the 3-program bundle, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org.

Pediatric Pearls Fall is a full-day in person event in Schaumburg

Pediatric Pearls Neonate, Newborn & Infancy is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Young Spring is a full-day virtual program

Please Note- there are no breakouts for either three

An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the 3-program bundle, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org.

Pediatric Pearls Fall is a full-day in person event in Schaumburg

Pediatric Pearls Young Athlete is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Young Spring is a full-day virtual program

Please Note- there are no breakouts for either three

An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the 3-program bundle, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org.

Pediatric Pearls Neonate, Newborn & Infancy is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Young Athlete is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Adolescent Medicine a full-day in person event in Oak Brook

Please Note- there are only breakouts for the Adolescent Medicine

An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the 3-program bundle, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org.

Pediatric Pearls Neonate, Newborn & Infancy is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Adolescent Medicine a full-day in person event in Oak Brook

Please Note- there are only breakouts for the Adolescent Medicine

An Innovative Concept in Pediatric Continuing Medical Education

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will again offer its CME series as a subscription package, one that enables physicians and practices to secure spots in multiple courses at one discounted price.
 

By purchasing the 3-program bundle, attendees can save as much as 10% depending on which package they choose. By buying the series in advance, attendees are not only able to save money, but guarantee a spot in what have been historically sellout conferences.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits, network with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information on cutting-edge pediatric health topics. For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411/7432 or e-mail cpinto@luriechildrens.org or svcardona@luriechildrens.org.

Pediatric Pearls Young Athlete is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Adolescent Medicine a full-day in person event in Oak Brook

Please Note- there are only breakouts for the Adolescent Medicine

Overview

This one-day symposium for pediatricians, family physicians and other healthcare providers will showcase the latest approach, updates and research related to several common patient issues confronted by primary care providers as well as newer and more complex diseases. Our speakers will address health concerns, share cases, and offer guidelines on how to manage the patient. We are excited to present lectures on back pain, fracture management, lipids, pediatric besity, growth concerns, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, UTIs and bladder issues, vision and pediatric pharmacology. 

6.75 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

This course is approved for live credit only. It will not be streamed or recorded.

Due to hotel policy, there is a strict no cancellation policy that allows for cancellations up to 7 days in advance only. Consideration will be given to emergency situations and a transfer to a future event will be offered.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025; 8:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Hyatt Schaumburg- 1800 Golf Road - 60173

Objectives

1. Identify the most common causes of back pain in children and adolescents 
2. Recognize ‘red flags’ that signal serious causes of back pain
3. Recognize common fracture patterns, and children    
4. Provide initial management of some types of uncomplicated fractures and recognize when  referral is warranted
5. Explain the rationale for universal lipid screening        
6. Council the patients on how to manage and reduce their lipid levels
7. Define childhood obesity and treatment options                                      
8. Discuss the future of childhood obesity and its implications
9. Identify poor growth patterns in various age groups including abnormal growth velocity
10. Explain the initial evaluation and when to refer for further testing / intervention
11. Recognize new treatment modalities for pediatric ALL including targeted drug delivery and immunotherapies                                                           
12. Identify opportunities for partnership with primary care during ALL treatment and survivorship
13. Identify various urinary tract anomalies and how these differences can lead to UTIs 
14. Explain the role of urodynamic testing in recurrent UTIs
15. Identify lower urinary tract dysfunction and its manifestations including urinary incontinence, nocturnal enuresis                                 
16. Utilize simple strategies for initiating effective voiding behavior modification, bowel management and discuss referral to the Lurie Children’s Bladder Function Improvement Training (BFIT) Program
17. Recognize age-appropriate vision screening techniques and tools for children from infancy through adolescence and when referral is necessary                                               
18. Identify common pediatric vision disorders (e.g., amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors) and describe their early signs, risk factors, and the importance of timely intervention to prevent long-term visual impairment
19. Recognize age related factors that impact medication dosing       
20. Describe different drug formulations and delivery methods for pediatric patients and common medication safety challenges and methods to prevent errors

AGENDA

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 6.75 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

Lurie Children's CME Leadership & Staff:
Ravi Jhaveri, MD, Course Director;  Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, Co-Course Director and Claudia Cooper,CME Manager

FSM's CME Leadership & Staff:
Clara J. Schroedl, CME Medical Director; Sheryl Corey, CME Manager;  Senior Program Coordinator, Allison McCollum; Administrative Assistant, Rhea Alexis Banks have nothing to disclose.

Nothing listed if there are no disclosures

Speakers / Course Directors:

?Course Directors:

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

Receives consulting fee from AstraZeneca, Sequirus, and Dynavax and Moderna. Receives royalties and/or is a patent beneficiary of UpToDate. Is an independent contractor for Elsevier and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Receives grant/research support from Glaxo Smith Kline. He is an advisor for Sanofi-Aventis.

Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH

Nothing to Disclose

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Rebecca Carl, MD

Michelle Sagan, MD

Irwin Benuck, MD, PhD

Laura Levin, DO

Farah Medhi Khatoon, MD

Sara Zarnegar-Lumley, MD

Diana Bowen, MD

Reumah Ravoori, PA-C

Rina Patel, PA-C

Magdalena Stec, OD

Noreen Shaikh, OD

Brittany Huff, PharmD

Jenny Elhadary, PharmD

Overview

This one-day symposium designed for the primary care provider will tackle some of the concerns from the in-utero stage through early infancy. Our speakers will address health concerns, share cases, and offer guidelines on how to manage the patient. We are excited to present lectures on circumcision, penile abnormalities, genital variations, caring for the NICU graduate after discharge, genetic testing options in pregnancy, newborn screening, the fussy baby, late pre-term infants and car & sleep safety in the newborn period.

5.5 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

This course is approved for live attendance credit only. It will not be recorded.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025; 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

LIVE STREAM

Objectives

1. Describe features of common penile anomalies
2. Outline features of contemporary multidisciplinary care for patients with differences of sex development (DSD)/intersex conditions
3. Detail anatomic criteria for newborn circumcision suitability
4. Distinguish differences between newborn and operative circumcision procedures and timing
5. Manage growth and nutrition in the early post-discharge period
6. Identify and manage early developmental concerns  
7. Discuss genetic tests available in pregnancy                
8. Compare and contrast screening versus diagnostic testing options
9. Describe classical presentation of inborn errors of metabolism                      
10. Review the approach to metabolic newborn screening program in Illinois
11. Evaluate newborn screening in management of emergent metabolic evaluations screening in management of emergent metabolic evaluations
12. Breastfeeding vs. Formula-topic / speaker is not confirmed
13. Breastfeeding vs. Formula-topic / speaker is not confirmed
14. Discuss what makes late preterm infants different from term infants          
15. Recognize ways to mitigate the challenges that late preterm infants initially have
16. Describe common errors in car seat selection, installation, and use              
17. Explain the current epidemiology of SIDS/SUID
18. Guide families on infant products for car seat and sleep

AGEND

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 5.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

Lurie Children's CME Leadership & Staff:
Ravi Jhaveri, MD, Course Director;  Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, Co-Course Director and Claudia Cooper,CME Manager

FSM's CME Leadership & Staff:
Clara J. Schroedl, CME Medical Director; Sheryl Corey, CME Manager;  Senior Program Coordinator, Allison McCollum; Administrative Assistant, Rhea Alexis Banks have nothing to disclose.

Nothing listed if there are no disclosures

Speakers / Course Directors:

?Course Directors:

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

Receives consulting fee from AstraZeneca, Sequirus, and Dynavax and Moderna. Receives royalties and/or is a patent beneficiary of UpToDate. Is an independent contractor for Elsevier and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Receives grant/research support from Glaxo Smith Kline. He is an advisor for Sanofi-Aventis.

Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH

Nothing to Disclose

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Emilee Johnson, MD, MPH

Derek Matoka, MD

Raye Ann De Regnier, MD

Hailey Funk, MS

Margaret Wiley, MS

Joshua Baker, MD

Lawrence Gray, MD

Patrick Myers, MD

Michelle Macy, MD

Overview

This one-day symposium designed for the primary care provider will highlight common conditions and concerns that a physically active child/teen can encounter. We are excited to present lectures on allergy-induced asthma in sports, ACL injuries, sports and activity in children with CHD, eye and dental injuries, return to play after a concussion, mental health and sports participation, infection risks with sport participation and finger/hand injuries. 

6.0  AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

This course is approved for live attendance credit only. It will not be recorded.

Thursday, February 5, 2026; 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LIVE STREAM

Objectives

1. Recognizing astma attacks upon exertion and managing accordingly
2. Recognize potential activity/sports limitations/restrictions for different forms of pediatric heart disease
3. Dispel some myths and hopefully alleviate some angst regarding pediatric cardiac disease and exercise
4. Develop strategies for primary provider collaboration with pediatric cardiology to optimize care                                   
5. Identify history and exam findings that should prompt imaging and/or orthopaedic referral
6. Recognize the short- and long-term consequences of ACL injury
7. Identify common types and mechanisms of sports-related eye injuries in pediatric populations and recognize early signs that warrant urgent ophthalmologic evaluation with case examples.
8. Describe evidence-based strategies for preventing ocular trauma in young athletes, including the role of protective eyewear and anticipatory guidance during routine pediatric eyecare.
9. Recognize and diagnose common dental injuries (e.g. tooth fractures, avulsion, luxation)  
10. Know when and how to re-implant a permanent tooth
11. Promote injury prevention strategies in leisure, sports, and athletic settings
12. Review return to play protocol after concussion 
13. Discuss modified return to play protocol for patient’s experiencing persistent post-concussion symptoms 
14. Discuss the burden of sports paritciation and the pressure to excel and outline steps to help alleviate these stressors
15. Identify strategies to prevent, detect, and respond to infections
16. Recognize common pediatric hand and finger injuries   
17.  Explain management strategies for pediatric hand and finger injuries

AGENDA

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 5.5 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

Lurie Children's CME Leadership & Staff:
Rebecca Carl, MD, Course Director and Claudia Cooper,CME Manager

FSM's CME Leadership & Staff:
Clara J. Schroedl, CME Medical Director; Sheryl Corey, CME Manager;  Senior Program Coordinator, Allison McCollum; Administrative Assistant, Rhea Alexis Banks have nothing to disclose.

Nothing listed if there are no disclosures

Speakers / Course Directors:

?Course Directors:

Rebecca Carl, MD

Nothing to Disclose

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Sai Nimmagadda , MD

Michael Carr, MD

Neeraj Patel, MD

Magdalena Stec, OD

Noreen Shaikh, OD

Ashlee Cosantino, DDS

Jamie Holland, MD

Jacqueline Turner, APRN

Bonnie Essner, PhD

Ayelet Rosenthal, MD

Sigrid Wolf, MD

Overview

This one-day symposium designed for the primary care provider will highlight some of the common and not so-common conditions seen in their day-to-day practice.  We are excited to present lectures on child abuse detection and reporting, vaccine schedules and recommendations, urgent care issues in the primary care setting, anxiety vs anxiety disorderm aggression and impulsivity, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, speech and swallowing, itchy skin and dermatitis and managing the medically complex child. 

5.5  AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

This course is approved for live attendance credit only. It will not be recorded.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026; 8:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

LIVE STREAM

Objectives

1. Identify indicators of child abuse and neglect                
2. Describe the process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect
3. Review latest evidence-based recommendations for vaccine recommendations in children
4. Discuss the areas of divergence between ACIP recommendations compared to society and public health group recommendations
5. Review key points to discuss with families when communicating about vaccine recommendations
6. Review updates to evidence-based guidelines for common presentations to immediate care centers         
7. Discuss ways to set up your primary care practice to avoid unnecessary referrals to immediate care
8. Describe anxiety and differentiate between normal anxiety and various disorders  
9. Learn how to manage anxiety in the patient
10. Discuss atypical' or 'next-generation' antipsychotic medications       
11. Explain how  antipsychotics given to children can reduce aggression and dangerous behaviors
12. Discuss how developmental pathologies commonly precedes the onset of psychotic symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disease       
13. Recognize the presentations of pediatric atopic dermatitis                   
14. Appropriately design therapy plans for mild to atopic dermatitis
15. Discuss new and evolving therapies for pediatric atopic dermatitis
16. Identify which children in pediatric practice qualify for key state and federal services  
17. Incorporate best practices to appeal denials of services into patient-level advocacy

AGENDA

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 5.5 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

Lurie Children's CME Leadership & Staff:
Ravi Jhaveri, MD, Course Director; Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, Co-Director and Claudia Cooper,CME Manager

FSM's CME Leadership & Staff:
Clara J. Schroedl, CME Medical Director; Sheryl Corey, CME Manager;  Senior Program Coordinator, Allison McCollum; Administrative Assistant, Rhea Alexis Banks have nothing to disclose.

Nothing listed if there are no disclosures

Speakers / Course Directors:

?Course Directors:

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

Receives consulting fee from AstraZeneca, Sequirus, and Dynavax and Moderna. Receives royalties and/or is a patent beneficiary of UpToDate. Is an independent contractor for Elsevier and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Receives grant/research support from Glaxo Smith Kline. He is an advisor for Sanofi-Aventis.

Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH Nothing to Disclose

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Crystal Nguyen, MD

Ravi Jhaveri, MD- see above

Margot Paisley, MD

John Walkup, MD

Duri Yun, MD

Rishi Agrawal, MD

Overview

This one-day symposium presented by Lurie Children's Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is designed for pediatricians, family physicians and other healthcare providers. it will showcase the latest approach, updates and research related to several common patient issues confronted by the primary care provider related to adolescent and teen health. Our speakers will address health concerns, share cases and offer guidelines on how to manage these patients. Join us for a diverse and useful day of topics. 

6.0 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

This course is approved for live credit only. It will not be streamed or recorded.

Due to hotel policy, there is a strict no cancellation policy that allows for cancellations up to 7 days in advance only. Consideration will be given to emergency situations and a transfer to a future event will be offered.

Thursday, April 16, 2026; 8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Doubletree Hotel - 1909 Spring Road - Oak Brook-60523

Objectives

1. Identify abnormal menstrual pattern in teens                
2. Develop an evaluation for common causes of abnormal menses
3. Utilize a patient-centered approach to contraceptive counseling and management in adolescents
4. Recognize and manage common challenges related to contraceptive use
5. Explain different presentations and differential diagnoses of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
6. Explore options for treatment of ARFID in multidisciplinary setting
7. Define PrEP and its mechanisms for oral and long-acting injectable
8. Identify adolescent populations at increased risk for HIV acquisition and describe current PrEP regimens appropriate for adolescents
9. Outline key steps for PrEP initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation
10. Explain key aspects of emotional, social and cognitive development that influence how teens use and respond to social media and social media trends among adolescents
11. Analyze the psychological and social impacts of social media and recognize warning signs and risk behaviors with social media exposure and strategies for healthy use
12. Articulate the trends in use of nicotine and cannabis products   
13. Identify steps to address nicotine and cannabis use in their patients
14. Identify signs and symptoms of disordered eating in adolescents with “normal” or elevated BMI’s
15. Develop a script for discussing weight management with adolescents that simultaneously promotes metabolic health and minimizes weight bias
16. Utilize appropriate methods to screen for adolescent substance use
17. Engage in brief interventions with adolescents who use substances
18. Discuss importance and benefits of gender affirming care for young people 
19. Describe the core components of gender affirming care

AGENDA

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 5.75 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

Lurie Children's CME Leadership & Staff:
Ravi Jhaveri, MD, Course Director;  Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, Co-Course Director and Claudia Cooper,CME Manager

FSM's CME Leadership & Staff:
Clara J. Schroedl, CME Medical Director; Sheryl Corey, CME Manager;  Senior Program Coordinator, Allison McCollum; Administrative Assistant, Rhea Alexis Banks have nothing to disclose.

Nothing listed if there are no disclosures

Speakers / Course Directors:

?Course Directors:

Gregg Montalto, MD, MPH

Nothing to Disclose

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Seema Menon, MD

Raina Voss, MD, MPH

India Willis, MPH, APRN-NP

Ixchell Ortiz-Estes, APRN-NP

Amanda Terry, PhD

Maria Rahmandar, MD

Kelly Horn, PhD, LCSW

Lindsey Eilers, LCSW

Elizabeth Kinsella, MD

Katrina Obleada, PhD

David Inwards-Breland, MD, MPH

Claire Coyne, PhD