2026-2027 Pediatric Pearls Series
2026-2027 Pediatric Pearls Series- 5-Pack Bundle (L)=in person (V)=virtual
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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 2025-2026 Pediatric Pearls CME series. Learn more about each conference or register for the indivdual seminar of your choice at the link below:

 

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 )/Nutrition (V) / Cardiology (V)

Fall (IP) / Nutrition (V) / Spring (V)

Fall (IP) / Cardio (V) / Spring (V)

Nutrition (V) / Cardio (V) / Spring (V)

Nutrition (V) / Cardio (V) / Diagnostic Dilemmas (IP)

Nutrition (V) / Spring (V) / Diagnostic Dilemmas (IP)

Cardiology (V) / Spring (V) / Diagnostic Dilemmas (IP)

 

 

Credit & Accreditation Statements

 

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

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 28.75 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 2026-2027 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.

 

 

Formats Available: 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Series- 5 Program Bundle
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-2027 Pediatric Pearls CME Series (all 5 Programs)
2026-2027 Pediatric Pearls Series- 3 pack (L) = in person (V) = virtual
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Fall/ Nutrition/ Cardiology

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

Nutrition Across the Spectrum is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Cardiology is a full-day program virtual program

Please Note- only Pediatric Pearls Fall offers breakout sessions

 

 

 

Formats Available: Seasonal Allergies
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Fall/ Nutrition/ Cardiology
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Fall / Nutrition/ Spring

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 Oakbrook Terrace

Pediatric Pearls Nutrition Across the Spectrum is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Please Note- there are only breakouts for Pediatric Pearls Fall

 

 

 

Formats Available: Seasonal Allergies
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Fall / Nutrition/ Spring
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Fall / Cardiology/ Spring

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 Oakbrook Terrace

Pediatric Pearls Nutrition Across the Spectrum is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Please Note- there are only breakouts for Pediatric Pearls Fall

 

 

 

Formats Available: Seasonal Allergies
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Fall / Cardiology/ Spring
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Nutrition / Cardiology/ Spring

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 Nutrition Across the Spectrum is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Cardiology is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Please Note- none of these programs offer breakout sessions

 

 

 

Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Nutrition /Cardiology/ Spring- 2 virtual & 1 in person
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Nutrition / Cardiology/ Spring
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Nutrition / Cardiology/ Diagnostic Dilemmas

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 Nutrition Across the Spectrum is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Cardiology is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Diagnostic Dilemmas is a full-day in-person program

Please Note- none of these programs offer breakout sessions

 

 

 

Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Nutrition /Cardiology/ Diagnostic Dilemmas- 2 virtual & 1 in person
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Nutrition / Cardiology/ Diagnostic Dilemmas
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Nutrition / Spring/Diagnostic Dilemmas

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 Nutrition Across the Spectrum is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Diagnostic Dilemmas is a full-day in person event

Please Note- none of these programs offer breakout sessions

 

 

 

Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Nutrition /Spring/Diagnostic Dilemmas 2 virtual & 1 in person
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Nutrition / Spring/Diagnostic Dilemmas
Collapse 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Cardiology/ Spring/Diagnostic Dilemmas

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 Cardiology is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Diagnostic Dilemmas is a full-day in person event

Please Note- none of these programs offer breakout sessions

 

 

 

Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Cardiology /Spring/Diagnostic Dilemmas 2 virtual & 1 in person
MORE INFOMORE INFO 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Cardiology/ Spring/Diagnostic Dilemmas
2026-2027 Pediatric Pearls Series - Individual Courses (L)= in person (V)= virtual
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In-Person Event

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 diabetes testing, management and concrens often raised by patients and families in addition to the technology to test and manage the diabetic patient. In addtion, asthma/diagnostic testing, seasonal allergies, food allergies and delayed and precocious puberty will be discussed.

5.75  AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM; MOC CREDIT IS ALSO OFFERED

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, November 12, 2026 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Drury Lane Theatre

100 Drury Lane

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Objectives

  1. Apply current evidence-based guidelines and consensus recommendations to the evaluation and management of common pediatric conditions.
  2. Incorporate emerging evidence and new therapeutic approaches into clinical practice when supported by the literature and patient circumstances.
  3. Employ communication techniques that enhance shared decision-making and collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  4. Implement strategies to identify and mitigate barriers to care that contribute to disparities in pediatric health outcomes.
  5. Determine when subspecialty referral is indicated and facilitate appropriate care coordination across healthcare settings.

 

AGENDA

Credit & Accreditation Statements

 

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

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 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:

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: 

Mary McCauley, MD

Sara Fruendt, APRN

Sai Nimmagadda, MD

 Avani Shah, MD

Tahlia Brake, CNA, RRT, RPFT

Abigail Lang, MD

Ramsay Fuleihan, MD

Jessica Palmieri, MD 

 

 

Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Fall November 2026
Original Course Date: November 12, 2026
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

Approved Credit:
  • NUFSM: 5.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • NUFSM NP: 5.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • MORE INFOMORE INFO Pediatric Pearls Fall 2026
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    Virtual- Live Stream

    Overview

    This one-day VIRTUAL symposium designed for the primary care provider will address nutrition impacted by disease as well as general nutrition concerns that the patient/family may have. Topics such as infant nutrition, malnutrition, FAD diets, gut/brain connection, nutrition for celiac patients, considerations for the obese patient, plant-based diets and food insecurities in high-poverty areas.

     

    5.75 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

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

    Friday, December 11, 2026; 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

    LIVE STREAM

    Objectives

    • Apply current evidence-based guidelines and consensus/expert recommendations to the evaluation and management of pediatric nutritional disorders, including malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and disease-related nutritional complications.
    • Assess the range of newly available infant formulas in the United States and identify clinically relevant differences in composition and formulation compared with standard U.S.-produced products
    • Implement strategies to identify and mitigate barriers to optimal nutrition, including social determinants of health, that contribute to disparities in pediatric growth and health outcomes.

     

    AGENDA

     

     

    8:00 am - 8:15 am

    Welcome/ Course Director(s)

    Valeria Cohran, MD; Corie Klepper, MD

    8:15-9:00 am

     

     

    Infant Nutrition

     

    Valeria Cohran, MD

     

    9:05– 9:35 a.m.

    Nutrition-New Multidisciplinary IBD Nutritional Therapy (MINT) Clinic

    Joseph Runde, MD

    9:40 – 10:10 a.m.

    Poor Weight Gain-Signs of Improper Nutrition

    Ellen Wagner, MD

    10:10 – 10:25 am

    Panel Discussion 1- 15 min

    Speakers from Session 1, 2 &3

    10:25– 10:40 am

    Break 1

     

    10:40 - 11:10 am

    Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction & Nutrition

    Peter Osgood, MD

    11:15 – 11:45 pm

    Celiac & Nutrition

    Corie Klepper, MD

    11:50-12:20 pm

    Nutrition in Obesity/MASLD

    Bridget Whitehead, MD

    12:20 – 12:35 pm

    Panel Discussion 2- 15 min

    Speakers from Session 4, 5 &6

    12:35– 1:20 pm

    Lunch

     

    1:20- 1:50 pm

    FAD Diets & Adolescence

    Gregg Montalto, MD

    1:55 – 2:25 pm

    Plant-Based Diets

    Valeria Cohran, MD

    2:30 – 3:00 pm

    Food Insecurity in High Poverty Areas

     

    Bako Orionzi, MD

    3-3:15 pm

    Panel Discussion 3 – 10 min.

    Speakers from Session 7, 8 &9

    3:15 – 3:20 pm

    Final questions/Wrap-up

    Course Director(s)

     


    Credit & Accreditation Statements

     

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

    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 5.75 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, CME 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:

    Valeria Cohran, MD

    Corie Klepper, MD

    Planning Committee:

    Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH

    Nothing to Disclose

    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.

    Faculty Members and Speakers: 

    Joseph Runde, MD

    Ellen Wagner, MD

    Peter Osgood, MD

    Bridget Whitehead, MD

    Gregg Montalto, MD

    Bako Orionzi, MD

     

    Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls: Nutrition Across the Spectrum (2/10/2027)
    Original Course Date: December 11, 2026
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • NUFSM: 5.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • NUFSM NP: 5.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • MORE INFOMORE INFO Pediatric Pearls: Nutrition Across the Spectrum (12/11/2026)
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    Virtual- Live Stream

    Overview

    This one-day VIRTUAL symposium designed for the primary care provider will address some cardiac issues in children and adolescents/ This conference will incprporate topics of Kawasaki disease, POTS, cardiac complications of obesity, insomnia in cardiac patients, the link to genetics, ECG clearance, newborn findings and red flags and the impact of AED (automated external defibs)  in the community setting. 

    5.5 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

    MOC CREDIT ALSO AVAILABLE

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

    Wednesday,February 10, 2027; 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

    LIVE STREAM

    Objectives

    • Apply current evidence-based guidelines and consensus/expert recommendations to the evaluation and management of common pediatric cardiac conditions.
    • Incorporate emerging evidence and therapeutic approaches into general practice in the care of patients with known or suspected cardiac disease.
    • Employ communication techniques that enhance shared decision-making and collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams.
    • Implement strategies to identify and mitigate barriers to care that contribute to disparities in health outcomes of patients with known or suspected cardiac disease.
    • Determine when cardiology subspecialty referral is indicated and facilitate appropriate care coordination across healthcare settings.

     

    AGENDA

     

    8 – 8:15 am 

    Welcome/ Course Director 

    Michael Carr, MD 

    8:15-9:00 am 

     

     

    AED and Resuscitation / Project Adam / Community Impact 

     

    Stuart Berger, MD 

     

    9:05– 9:45 a.m. 

    Kawasaki Disease- A Dual Perspective 

    Nabgha Farhat MD 

    Michael Carr, MD  

    9:25 – 9:55 a.m.  

    POTS 

    Cassandra Raymond, DNP, APRN-NP, FNP-BC

    10:00 – 10:15 am 

    Panel Discussion 1- 15 min 

    All previous speakers 

    10:15– 10:30 am 

    Break 1 

     

    10:30 - 11:00 am 

    Is It in the Genes? A Review on Cardiogenetics 

    Sara Cherny, MS, CGC 

    11:05 – 11:35 pm 

    Cardiac Complications of Obesity: When to Consider Advance Treatment Options? 

    Caren Mangarelli, MD, MS

    11:40-12:10 pm 

    Catching the ZZZss with Heart Disease 

    Andrew Ligsay, MD 

    12:15 – 12:30 pm 

    Panel Discussion 2- 15 min 

    All previous speakers 

    12:30 – 1:10 pm 

    Lunch 

     

    1:10- 1:40 pm 

    Evaluation and Management of Common Neonatal Findings 

     Keira Nassetta, MD 

    1:45 – 2:15 pm 

    ECG Screening: Are You Ready?

    Michael Carr, MD 

    2:20 – 2:35 pm 

    Panel Discussion 3 – 10 min. 

    All previous speakers 

    2:35-2:40 pm 

    Final questions/Wrap-up  

    Michael Carr, MD 

     


    Credit & Accreditation Statements

     

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

    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 5.5AMA 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, CME 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:

    Michael Carr, MD

    Planning Committee:

    Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH

    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.

    Faculty Members and Speakers: 

    Sutart Berger, MD

    Nabgha Farhat, MD

    Cassandra Raymond, APRN

    Sara Cherney, MS, CGC

    Caren Mangarelli, MD

    Andrew Ligsay, MD

    Keira Nassetta, MD

     

    Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Cardiology (February 10,, 2027)
    Original Course Date: February 10, 2027
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • NUFSM: 5.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • NUFSM NP: 5.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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    Virtual- Live Stream

    Overview

    This one-day VIRTUAL symposium designed for the primary care provider will address some common issues confronted in their daily practice, including several sessions on ENT-related issues like ear infections, tonsils/adenoids and tongue tied infants. Other topics are CBC abnormalities, regnizing child neglect, the benefits of pelvic floor therapy to improve certain medical conditions, vaccine hesitancy and making sure your practice is prepared for a medical emergency. 

    5.5 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

    MOC CREDIT ALSO AVAILABLE

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

    Wednesday, March 17, 2027; 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

    LIVE STREAM

    Objectives

    • Apply current evidence-based guidelines and consensus recommendations to the evaluation and management of common pediatric conditions.
    • Incorporate emerging evidence and new therapeutic approaches into clinical practice when supported by the literature and patient circumstances.
    • Employ communication techniques that enhance shared decision-making and collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams.
    • Implement strategies to identify and mitigate barriers to care that contribute to disparities in pediatric health outcomes.
    • Determine when subspecialty referral is indicated and facilitate appropriate care coordination across healthcare settings.

    AGENDA

    8 – 8:15 am 

    Welcome/ Course Director 

    Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP & Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, MST

    8:15-8:45 am 

     

     

    The Pediatric CBC: When to Watch, Work Up, or Refer 

    John Fargo, DO

    8:50 – 9:20 am 

    Chronic Kidney Disease  Surveillance in Pediatrics

    Deirdre Bartlett, MD

    9:25 – 9:55 am  

    Pelvic Floor PT for Bowel & Bladder Dysfunction

    Mary Noreen Cheng, PT, DPT

    10:00 – 10:15 am 

    Panel Discussion 1- 15 min 

    All previous speakers 

    10:15– 10:30 am 

    Break 1 

     

    10:30 - 11:00 am 

    Are you Ready for the Next Disaster? 

    Erica Popovsky, MD

    11:05 – 11:35 pm 

    Vaccine Hesitancy and the Art of Communication 

    Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP-

    11:40-12:10 pm 

    Recognizing Child Neglect 

    Crystal Nguyen, MD (fellow)

    12:15 – 12:30 pm 

    Panel Discussion 2- 15 min 

    All previous speakers 

    12:30 – 1:10 pm 

    Lunch 

     

    1:10- 1:40 pm 

    Recurring Ear Infections: What is the Best Intervention? 

    James Scott McMurray, MD 

    1:45 – 2:15 pm 

    Chronic Sinusitis- Evaluating the Treatment Options 

    Steven Tomasi, PA-C 

    2:20 – 2:50 pm 

    Tonsils & Adenoids: Should They Stay or Should They Go? 

    Inbal Hazkani BenDror, MD

    2:55-3:10 pm 

    Panel Discussion 3- 15 min 

    All previous speakers 

     


    Credit & Accreditation Statements

     

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

    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 5.5AMA 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, CME 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/Planning Committee:

    Ravi Jhaveri, MD and Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH

    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.

    Faculty Members and Speakers: 

    John Fargo, MD

    Deirdre Bartlett, MD

    Erica Popovsky, MD

    Crystal Nguyen, MD

    Steven Tomasi, PA

    Inbal Hazkani Ben Dror, MD

    James Scott McMurray, MD

     

    Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Spring (March 17, 2027)
    Original Course Date: March 17, 2027
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • NUFSM: 5.50 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • NUFSM NP: 5.50 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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    In-Person Event

    Overview

    This one-day symposium designed for pediatricians, family physicians and other healthcare providers will explore approaches to puzzling patient presentations, explicitly focusing on navigating complex diagnostic dilemmas and refining differential diagnoses.

    Our diverse panel of specialists will lecture on recurrent infections, persistent rash, the effects of stress and physical presentation. connective tissue disorders, management of PANDAS,  hypermobility symptoms, pediatric insomnia and a full-hour dedicated to some challenging firm rounds cases.

    6.25  AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM; MOC CREDIT IS ALSO OFFERED

    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, May 6, 2027 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

    Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant

    240 Oakbrook Center (in the shopping center across from the Cheesecake Factory)

    Oak Brook, IL

    • FREE PARKING

    Objectives

    1. Apply current evidence-based guidelines and consensus recommendations to the evaluation and management of common pediatric conditions.
    2. Incorporate emerging evidence and new therapeutic approaches into clinical practice when supported by the literature and patient circumstances.
    3. Employ communication techniques that enhance shared decision-making and collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams.
    4. Implement strategies to identify and mitigate barriers to care that contribute to disparities in pediatric health outcomes.
    5. Determine when subspecialty referral is indicated and facilitate appropriate care coordination across healthcare settings.

    AGENDA

    Time 

    Title/topic 

    Course Directo/Speaker 

    8:00 a.m. 

     

    Welcome 

    Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP / Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, MST 

    8:15 – 8:45 a.m. 

    Recurrent Infections: Recognizing Inborn Errors of Immunity

    Aisha Ahmed, MD  

    8:45 -9:15 a.m. 

    Persistent Rash 

    Division of Dermatology Faculty

    9:15 – 10 a.m. 

    Notice longer timeslot 

    Is it Stress Making me Feel Sick? When to Worry 

    Bonnie Essner, PhD; Peter Osgood, MD 

    10 -10:15 

    Panel Session Q/A  

    Speakers 1, 2 & 3 

     

    10:15-10:30 a.m. 

     

    Break 

     

    10:30- 11 a.m. 

     

    Connective Tissue Disorders 

    Mindy Li, MD

    11-11:30 a.m. 

    Management of PANDAS, Chronic Fatigue and Post-Infectious Syndromes

    Ben Katz, MD

    11:30 -11:45 a.m. 

    Panel Session Q/A 

    Speakers from sessions 4 & 5 

    11:45 – 12:45 p.m. 

    LUNCH 

     

    12:45- 1:45 p.m. 

    Firm Rounds 

    Robert Listernick, MD 

    1:45- 2:15 p.m. 

     Hypermobility Symptoms 

    Lauren Witt,

    APRN-NP, CPNP-PC

    2:15 – 2:45 p.m. 

     Pediatric Insomnia 

    Ilya Khaytin, MD, PhD

    2:45 -3:15 p.m. 

    Basic Migraines and Triggers 

    Leslie Sondeen Opila, APRN, NP

    3:15 – 3:30 p.m. 

    Panel Session Q/A 

    Speakers from sessions 6, 7, 8 &9 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Credit & Accreditation Statements

     

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

    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 6.25 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: 

    Mary McCauley, MD

    Sara Fruendt, APRN

    Sai Nimmagadda, MD

     Avani Shah, MD

    Tahlia Brake, CNA, RRT, RPFT

    Abigail Lang, MD

    Ramsay Fuleihan, MD

    Jessica Palmieri, MD 

     

     

    Formats Available: Pediatric Pearls Decoding Diagnostic Dilemmas
    Original Course Date: May 06, 2027
    On-Demand Release Date: Available Now

    Approved Credit:
  • NUFSM: 6.25 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • NUFSM NP: 6.25 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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