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2026-2027 Pediatric Pearls Series  | 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
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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.
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| Formats Available: 2026-27 Pediatric Pearls Series- 5 Program Bundle
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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 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 INFO |
 | 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 INFO |
 | 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 INFO |
 | 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 INFO |
 | 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 INFO |
 | 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 INFO |
 | 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 INFO |
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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
- 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

Credit & Accreditation Statements
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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.
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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)™
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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)
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Valeria Cohran, MD; Corie Klepper, MD
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8:15-9:00 am
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Infant Nutrition
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Valeria Cohran, MD
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9:05– 9:35 a.m.
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Nutrition-New Multidisciplinary IBD Nutritional Therapy (MINT) Clinic
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Joseph Runde, MD
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9:40 – 10:10 a.m.
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Poor Weight Gain-Signs of Improper Nutrition
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Ellen Wagner, MD
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10:10 – 10:25 am
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Panel Discussion 1- 15 min
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Speakers from Session 1, 2 &3
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10:25– 10:40 am
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Break 1
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10:40 - 11:10 am
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Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction & Nutrition
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Peter Osgood, MD
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11:15 – 11:45 pm
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Celiac & Nutrition
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Corie Klepper, MD
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11:50-12:20 pm
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Nutrition in Obesity/MASLD
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Bridget Whitehead, MD
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12:20 – 12:35 pm
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Panel Discussion 2- 15 min
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Speakers from Session 4, 5 &6
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12:35– 1:20 pm
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Lunch
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1:20- 1:50 pm
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FAD Diets & Adolescence
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Gregg Montalto, MD
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1:55 – 2:25 pm
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Plant-Based Diets
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Valeria Cohran, MD
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2:30 – 3:00 pm
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Food Insecurity in High Poverty Areas
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Bako Orionzi, MD
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3-3:15 pm
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Panel Discussion 3 – 10 min.
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Speakers from Session 7, 8 &9
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3:15 – 3:20 pm
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Final questions/Wrap-up
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Course Director(s)
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Credit & Accreditation Statements
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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.
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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 INFO |
 | 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
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8 – 8:15 am
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Welcome/ Course Director
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Michael Carr, MD
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8:15-9:00 am
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AED and Resuscitation / Project Adam / Community Impact
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Stuart Berger, MD
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9:05– 9:45 a.m.
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Kawasaki Disease- A Dual Perspective
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Nabgha Farhat MD
Michael Carr, MD
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9:25 – 9:55 a.m.
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POTS
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Cassandra Raymond, DNP, APRN-NP, FNP-BC
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10:00 – 10:15 am
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Panel Discussion 1- 15 min
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All previous speakers
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10:15– 10:30 am
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Break 1
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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Is It in the Genes? A Review on Cardiogenetics
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Sara Cherny, MS, CGC
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11:05 – 11:35 pm
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Cardiac Complications of Obesity: When to Consider Advance Treatment Options?
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Caren Mangarelli, MD, MS
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11:40-12:10 pm
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Catching the ZZZss with Heart Disease
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Andrew Ligsay, MD
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12:15 – 12:30 pm
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Panel Discussion 2- 15 min
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All previous speakers
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12:30 – 1:10 pm
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Lunch
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1:10- 1:40 pm
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Evaluation and Management of Common Neonatal Findings
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Keira Nassetta, MD
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1:45 – 2:15 pm
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ECG Screening: Are You Ready?
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Michael Carr, MD
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2:20 – 2:35 pm
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Panel Discussion 3 – 10 min.
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All previous speakers
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2:35-2:40 pm
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Final questions/Wrap-up
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Michael Carr, MD
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Credit & Accreditation Statements
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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.
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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)™
| MORE INFO |
 | 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
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8 – 8:15 am
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Welcome/ Course Director
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Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP & Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, MST
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8:15-8:45 am
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The Pediatric CBC: When to Watch, Work Up, or Refer
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John Fargo, DO
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8:50 – 9:20 am
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Chronic Kidney Disease Surveillance in Pediatrics
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Deirdre Bartlett, MD
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9:25 – 9:55 am
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Pelvic Floor PT for Bowel & Bladder Dysfunction
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Mary Noreen Cheng, PT, DPT
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10:00 – 10:15 am
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Panel Discussion 1- 15 min
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All previous speakers
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10:15– 10:30 am
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Break 1
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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Are you Ready for the Next Disaster?
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Erica Popovsky, MD
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11:05 – 11:35 pm
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Vaccine Hesitancy and the Art of Communication
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Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP-
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11:40-12:10 pm
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Recognizing Child Neglect
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Crystal Nguyen, MD (fellow)
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12:15 – 12:30 pm
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Panel Discussion 2- 15 min
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All previous speakers
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12:30 – 1:10 pm
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Lunch
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1:10- 1:40 pm
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Recurring Ear Infections: What is the Best Intervention?
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James Scott McMurray, MD
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1:45 – 2:15 pm
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Chronic Sinusitis- Evaluating the Treatment Options
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Steven Tomasi, PA-C
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2:20 – 2:50 pm
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Tonsils & Adenoids: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
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Inbal Hazkani BenDror, MD
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2:55-3:10 pm
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Panel Discussion 3- 15 min
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All previous speakers
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Credit & Accreditation Statements
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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.
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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
- 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
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Title/topic
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Course Directo/Speaker
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8:00 a.m.
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Welcome
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Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP / Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, MST
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8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
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Recurrent Infections: Recognizing Inborn Errors of Immunity
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Aisha Ahmed, MD
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8:45 -9:15 a.m.
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Persistent Rash
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Division of Dermatology Faculty
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9:15 – 10 a.m.
Notice longer timeslot
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Is it Stress Making me Feel Sick? When to Worry
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Bonnie Essner, PhD; Peter Osgood, MD
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10 -10:15
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Panel Session Q/A
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Speakers 1, 2 & 3
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10:15-10:30 a.m.
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Break
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10:30- 11 a.m.
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Connective Tissue Disorders
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Mindy Li, MD
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11-11:30 a.m.
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Management of PANDAS, Chronic Fatigue and Post-Infectious Syndromes
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Ben Katz, MD
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11:30 -11:45 a.m.
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Panel Session Q/A
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Speakers from sessions 4 & 5
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11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
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LUNCH
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12:45- 1:45 p.m.
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Firm Rounds
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Robert Listernick, MD
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1:45- 2:15 p.m.
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Hypermobility Symptoms
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Lauren Witt,
APRN-NP, CPNP-PC
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2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
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Pediatric Insomnia
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Ilya Khaytin, MD, PhD
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2:45 -3:15 p.m.
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Basic Migraines and Triggers
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Leslie Sondeen Opila, APRN, NP
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3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
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Panel Session Q/A
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Speakers from sessions 6, 7, 8 &9
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Credit & Accreditation Statements
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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.
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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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