Overview

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

6.0 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

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

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

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

Doubletree Hotel - 1909 Spring Road - Oak Brook-60523

Objectives

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

AGENDA

Credit & Accreditation Statements

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

Disclosures

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

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

Nothing listed if there are no disclosures

Speakers / Course Directors:

?Course Directors:

Gregg Montalto, MD, MPH

Nothing to Disclose

Faculty Members and Speakers: 

Seema Menon, MD

Raina Voss, MD, MPH

India Willis, MPH, APRN-NP

Ixchell Ortiz-Estes, APRN-NP

Amanda Terry, PhD

Maria Rahmandar, MD

Kelly Horn, PhD, LCSW

Lindsey Eilers, LCSW

Elizabeth Kinsella, MD

Katrina Obleada, PhD

David Inwards-Breland, MD, MPH

Claire Coyne, PhD