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)
• Pediatric Pearls Fall 2.0 (Previously Pediatric Pearls Spring, Rescheduled March 2024) (VIRTUAL)
• Pediatric Pearls Winter (1/2 DAY VIRTUAL)
• Pediatric Pearls Spring (VIRTUAL)  
• Pediatric Pearls Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (IN PERSON)

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) / Fall 2.0 (V) / Winter (V)

Fall (IP) / Fall 2.0 (V) / Spring (V)

Fall (IP) / Winter (V) / Spring (V)

Fall (IP) / Fall 2.0 (V) / Winter (V)

Fall 2.0 (V) / Winter (V) / Behavior & Development (IP)

Fall 2.0 (V) / Spring (V) / Behavior & Development (IP)

Winter (V) / Spring (V) / Behavior & Development (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 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 27 AMA PRA CAtegory 1 Credit(s)TM refers to the total credit for all FIVE courses in the 2024-25 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 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 halfday virtual program

PLEASE NOTE: There are no breakouts offered for 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 Oak Brook

Pediatric Pearls Fall 2.0 is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

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 Winter is a half-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

PLEASE NOTE: There are no breakouts offered for 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 2.0 is a full-day ivirtual program

Pediatric Pearls Winter is a half-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Development and Behavioral Health is a full-day in person program

PLEASE NOTE: There are no breakouts offered for Winter or Development and Behavior

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 Winter is a half-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Development and Behavioral Health is a full-day in person program

PLEASE NOTE: There are no breakouts offered for Winter or Development and Behavior

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 2.0 is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Spring is a full-day virtual program

Pediatric Pearls Development and Behavior is a full day in person event

PLEASE NOTE: There are no breakouts for DEvelopment and Behavior

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

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 the latest baby products, building trauma informed frameworks, the tongue tied infant, breastfeeding roadblocks, hyperbilirubinemia in hte neonate, trauma-infomed care for the displaced child, upates on vaccines, GERD in the infant, head shape concerns, infectious disease in the nursery and meeting the milestones. 

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.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024; 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel - 1909 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL - 60523

Objectives

1. Review the pros and cons for the latest products on the market for infants
2. List which devices to avoid for optimal head shape and helmet avoidance
3. Discuss which devices and exercises can help improve baby’s motor development and meet those milestones
4. Increase knowledge about building a trauma-informed framework in a healthcare setting
5. Identify roles for providers and leaders to support implementation of the frameworks
6. Discuss how tongue ties are diagnosed
7. Explain potential benefits and risks for tongue tie release
8. Review the physiology of human breast milk production and how this relates to initiating and maintaining milk supply
9. Assess and address the 8 most common breastfeeding challenges encountered in outpatient pediatric practice after hospital discharge: 
10. Discover lactation resources and evidence-based guidance you can use to augment your breastfeeding medicine knowledge and skills in primary care
11. List factors causing newborns to be at higher risk of jaundice and review the 2022 guideline revision
12. Describe physiology of “suboptimal intake jaundice” (formerly breastfeeding jaundice) and breastmilk jaundice
13. Discuss current considerations for formula supplementation in the breastfed infant with jaundice
14. Share the VIP Acute Care Quality Network project LIGHT Nursery Alogrithm
15. Discuss the impact of current sociopolitical events on the health of forcibly displaced young people
16. Recognize common traumatic experiences for children across the 3 stages of migration
17. Identify 3 ways to promote physical and psychological safety in pediatric settings for forcibly displaced young people
18. Review current epidemiology of vaccine preventable illnesses in children
19. Discuss mechanisms of action of newly approved vaccines for children
20. Review current recommendations for administration of newly approved in children
21. Appreciate the lack of a role for acid blocking therapy in fussy infants
22. Discuss the role of speech language pathologist and occupational therapist in evaluating infants with GERD-like symptoms.
23. Differentiate between plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and craniosynostosis.
24. Identify red flags associated with head shape abnormalities
25. Describe how head shape severity determines treatment
26. Review the latest guidance around RSV prevention strategies for the upcoming respiratory virus season
27. Interpret test results to determine appropriate treatment strategies for infants with prenatal syphilis exposure
28. Review best practices for developmental-behavioral screening and surveillance in primary care
29. Discuss the 2022 CDC/AAP update to developmental milestones and surveillance program
30. Review how prematurity can affect developmental milestones

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 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 6.0 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: 

Lindsay Skibley, MD

Tara Gill, PhD

Diana Bohm, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCS-S

Nina Alfieri, MD, MS

REbecca Ford Paz, PhD

Mark Fishbein, MD

Noreen Pulte APRN, NP

Breanna Baltrusch, CPO/LPO

Chrisitne DiLuia, PT, DPT

Caitlin Li Naureckas, MD

Nicole Pouppirt, MD

Overview

FORMERLY PEDIATRIC PEARLS SPRING MARCH 2024; Rescheduled and Renamed: Pediatric Pearls Fall 2.0

This one-day symposium for pediatricians, family physicians and other healthcare providers will showcase the latest approaches, 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 eating disorders, management of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, anemia & bleeding, firearm injury prevention, supporting and managing our gender diverse youth and impact of early childhood exprerinces on development. 

5.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)™

This course is approved for the virtual participation credit only. It will be recorded, and the videos will be available to the virtual conference participants approximately one week after the event. Credit will only be given to those registrants who attend the virtual meeting live. The recorded sessions are just an added benefit for those wanting

Cancellation and refunds offered with a minimum seven-day advanced notice.  Consideration will be given to emergency situations and a transfer to a future event will be offered.

5.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

Thursday, December 5, 2024; 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This Program is VIRTUAL & will STREAM LIVE.

Objectives

1. Examine medical and psychological presentations of eating disorders and explore common
   co-occurring diagnoses
2. Identify practical strategies for working with those with eating disorders
3. ?Describe the management and follow-up of iron deficiency anemia
4. Explain which child deserves a bleeding disorder work-up
5. Describe the epidemiology of youth firearm injury in the United States and identify strategies to incorporate youth firearm injury prevention into your practice
6. Apply the public health approach to youth firearm injury prevention
7. Describe the developmental processes of gender identity development among transgender and gender-diverse youth
8. Explain current research findings on autism, depression, anxiety, ADHD and gender diversity
9. Describe the importance of family acceptance in shaping mental health outcomes for youth
10. Assess pubertal status of all youth and provide guidance and appropriate referral for pubertal suppression
11. Manage oral and injectable hormonal medications for menstrual suppression
12. Describe up-to-date recommendations for newborn jaundice including phototherapy and discharge follow-up parameters
13. Demonstrate use of the Kaiser calculator for chorioamnionitis to establish risk factors for sepsis in newly delivered infants
14. Describe best practices for bronchiolitis including the appropriate use of monitoring, fluids and adjunctive medical therapy
15. Discuss risk and protective factors associated with social media use for teens
16. Review approaches to discussing social media with teen patients and families in the clinical setting
17. Identify resources to support youth and families in navigating social media use
18. Discuss the relationship between child development and grief experiences
19. Develop bereavement support skills
20. Identify resources that therapeutically address grief and loss with the pediatric population

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 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 5.25 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; 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:

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

Receives consulting fee from AstraZeneca, Sequirus, 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 or research support from GlaxoSmithKline. Is an advisor for Sanofi. 

Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD

Other Faculty Members / Speakers:

Talia Shear, MD

Mallory Hillaird, LCSW, CADC

Kelly Horn, LCSW, PhD

John Fargo,DO

Karen Sheehan, MD, MPH

Raina Voss, MD, MPH

Receives consulting free from CVS Caremark

Overview

This half-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 musculoskeletal pain, the role early childhood experiences have on development, pediatric autoimmune encephalitis, long COVID, Celiac disease, pediatric Lupus and supplement usage in athletes. 

4.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

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

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, February 5, 2025; 8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

This HALF DAY program is VIRTUAL & will STREAM LIVE.

Objectives

1. Differentiate mechanical from inflammatory joint complaints
2. Perform a basic musculoskeletal exam
3. Name five diagnoses that can mimic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
4. Describe the effects of Toxic Stress, ACE’s and Social Influencers of Health on children’s long-term health and wellbeing
5. Recognize how Positive Childhood Experiences and Early Relational Health can help mitigate these negative outcomes
6. Provide examples of ways to promote Early Relational Health in Pediatric Primary Care
7. Define Autoimmune encephalitis and differentiate it from other types of encephalitis
8. Describe epidemiology and pathophysiology of Autoimmune encephalitis and the common clinical presentations and diagnostic criteria
9. Review current and emerging treatment options for Autoimmune encephalitis as well as primary care management and long-term care and follow-up
10. Review current epidemiology and clinical manifestations of Long COVID in Children
11. Discuss risk factors and pathogenesis of Long COVID in Children
12. Review therapeutic and prevention options for Long COVID in Children
13. Review clinical manifestations of celiac disease and understand who and when to screen
14. Review celiac disease lab tests and learn which should be used for screening and how to interpret the results
15. Outline the next steps and recommendations to give families when a patient has a positive celiac disease screening test
16. Explain the epidemiology and classification criteria in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE).
17. Recognize clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus
18. Review how ethnicity may influence disease manifestations
19. Highlight key pharmacotherapeutic advances in systemic lupus erythematosus
20. Explain the idea of potential nutrition gaps  to be filled within pediatric population
21. Describe how specific sport, age, gender play a role in determining whether specific supplements are necessary and safe
22. Review “popular” supplements that providers may hear about, their relevance and efficacy

?

******THIS COURSE DOES NOT HAVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS*******

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 4.50 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; 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:

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

Other Faculty Members / Speakers:

Angela Chun, MD

Mariana Glusman, MD

Has ownership in West Walker Publishing House. Not an ACCME defined commercial interest. 

Kavita Thakkar, MD

Corrie Klepper, MD, MS

Pooja Patel, MD

Alec Bognar, MS, RD, LDN

Overview

This one-day symposium for pediatricians, family physicians and other healthcare providers will showcase the latest approaches, 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 vaccine hesitant families, the updated asthma guidelines and how to manage the severe forms, food allergies, abnormal uterine bleeding, eating disorders, STDs in adolescents, upper respiratory issues and children who may be predisposed to cancer. 

5.75 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)™

This course is approved for the virtual participation credit only. It will be recorded, and the videos will be available to the virtual conference participants approximately one week after the event. Credit will only be given to those registrants who attend the virtual meeting live. The recorded sessions are just an added benefit for those wanting

Cancellation and refunds offered with a minimum seven-day advanced notice.  Consideration will be given to emergency situations and a transfer to a future event will be offered.

5.50 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

Thursday, March 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This Program is VIRTUAL & will STREAM LIVE.

Objectives

1. Describe current state of vaccine hesitancy including lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
2. Identify several evidence-based strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy in the clinical setting
3. Explain how to diagnose asthma
4. Identify and manage severe asthma
5. Review updated management guidelines
6. Utilize knowledge surrounding the public health impact of food allergy and disparities to better counsel patients with food allergy.?
7. Practice identifying high and moderate-to-low risk infants to provide guideline informed care for the prevention of food allergy.?
8. Apply learnings from recent research to better adhere to prevention guidelines and explore treatment options to counsel families accordingly with accessible resources.
9. Identify patients with a genetic predisposition for developing malignant tumors
10. Outline the proper process and management of patients at an increased risk
11. Review normal menstrual physiology
12. Define abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
13. Discuss differential diagnoses and work up for AUG
14. Apply pharmacological (hormonal and non-hormonal) management of AUB to primary care pediatric patients
15. Diagnose patients with anorexia nervosa restricting type, anorexia nervosa binge purge type, bulimia nervosa and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
16. Conduct an initial consultation for an eating disorder as well as follow up visit
17. Determine whether or not a patient is medically stable or needs hospitalization for their eating disorder
18. Analyze the prevalence of  STIs in Chicagoland area 
19. Apply updated guidelines from the CDC regarding  STI  screening and treatment 
20. Differentiate the etiologies of chronic cough and recurrent wheeze
21. Identify which diagnostic studies are needed in evaluating chronic cough and when to order them
22. Explain first line management for common etiologies of cough and wheeze

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 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; 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:

Ravi Jhaveri, MD

Receives consulting fee from AstraZeneca, Sequirus, 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 or research support from GlaxoSmithKline. Is an advisor for Sanofi. 

Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD

Other Faculty Members / Speakers:

Maheen Quadri, MD

Avani Shah, MD

Danielle Van Beckum, MD

Ruchi Gupta, MD

Joanna Weinstein, MD

Jessica Feuerstein, DO

Lance Nelson, MD, MS, MA

Jason LaFave, MD

Kat Ospina, MD

Overview

This one-day symposium for the pediatric primary care team  will showcase  pediatric experts ready to address some of the common issues confronted by healthcare providers dealing with behavior and development. The goal is to share best approaches and guidelines on how to manage the patient.  We are pleased to present lectures on  screening and testing for developmental disorders as well as their treatment plans, autism, navigating the EI system, feeding concerns commonly found in children with developmental issues,  neurodiversity in the clinical practice, genetic evaluations for autism, epilepsy in the autistic child, insomnia and other sleep disorders  in autistic children, dysregulated behavipr and aggression and more. 
 

7.0 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.

Friday, April 11, 2025; 8:00 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel  1909 Spring Road  Oak Brook, IL 60523

Objectives

1. Efficiently interpret developmental testing scores documented in developmental behavioral pediatrics consultation notes
2. Discuss developmental screening and testing options available for use in the primary care setting
3. Describe the current problems with “bottlenecking” in the process of obtaining an Autism diagnosis
4. Discuss methods of confirming the diagnosis of Autism in the Medical Home
5. Describe a few of the most common tools used in the process of confirming the diagnosis of Autism
6. Identify effective strategies for clearly and concisely explaining various developmental disorders (such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Global developmental delay) to caregivers
7. Discuss the impact of thorough patient education on a family’s experience throughout the process of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
8. Demonstrate skills to support families in coping with the various challenges associated with developmental disorders
9. Identify differences from early intervention referrals and services
10. Identify the role of the pediatrician in initiating early intervention services and how to trouble shoot access
11. Identify community resources before and after age 3
12. Describe a few evidence-based therapies and supports for children with autism
13. Identify conditions in which specific treatments may be more or less appropriate
14. Identify therapy options for children with autism/DD
15. Identify 3 Chicagoland resource sites to provide to the patients with autism or developmental differences
16. Identify 2-3 Chicagoland resource sites to provide to patients with special education advocacy needs
17. Discuss the concepts of ableism and neurodiversity
18. Appreciate that the neurodiversity movement applies to both our patients and members of our team, including colleagues and trainees
19. Name and describe commonly used genetic tests
20. Describe possible outcomes of genetic testing
21. Recognize when genetic testing and /or referral to genetics should be considered
22. Identify when an autistic patient is experiencing symptoms and signs that may be caused by epilepsy or seizures
23. Identify the diagnostic process for seizures/epilepsy in patients with autism
24. Weight diagnostic information related to seizures/epilepsy in autistic patients
25. Identify initial age and presentation for problematic feeding in autism
26. Explain the importance of core/foundational food item
27. Review  the co-morbid issues that can present as dysregulated behavior and/or aggression in pediatric patients with ASD
28. Explain the behavioral treatment and support options that can assist in modifying symptoms that contribute to dysregulated behavior in ASD
29. Review  psychopharmacology treatment options that can assist in modifying symptoms that contribute to dysregulated behavior in ASD
30. Learn about sleep disturbances in children with autism
31. Discuss behavioral approaches to sleep disorders in autism
32. Review pharmacological treatment options for insomnia in autism
33. Review  the co-morbid issues that can present as dysregulated behavior and/or aggression in pediatric patients with ASD
34. Explain the behavioral treatment and support options that can assist in modifying symptoms that contribute to dysregulated behavior in ASD
35. Review  psychopharmacology treatment options that can assist in modifying symptoms that contribute to dysregulated behavior in ASD

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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 7.0 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; 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:

Joshua B. Ewen, MD, FAAP, FANA, FACNS

Consulting fee from Novartis AG (Relationship ended)

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Christine McGiveny, DO

Lawrence A. Gray, MD

Peter J. Smith, MD, MA

Laura O'Halloran, PA-C

Stacey Shaw, APRN

Taylor Dent, APRN-NP

Zoe Lasky, DNP, APRN, CPNP

Mary Kate Halvorson, MSN, RN-BC

Jennifer Carlson, PhD

Emily Mehta, LCSW

Holly Raffert, LCSW

Yolanda F. Holler-Managan, MD

Mindy Li, MD

Mark Fishbein, MD

Irina Trosman, MD

Allison Clarke, PhD

Jeanne Greenblatt, MD, MPH

Lauren A. Pascarella, PhD