The 58th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is proud to present The 58th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course, live and in-person at the Loews Coral Gables in Miami, FL, from March 24 to 26, 2023. Details for this activity are still being announced, sign up for our mailing list to receive updates via email as soon as released.
Whether this is your first time attending or your 57th, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of pediatrics. A distinguished faculty will present state-of-the-art information on the prevention, pathophysiology, and the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of the most prevalent pediatric and adolescent conditions. We hope you decide to join us in person for the 2023 conference and are confident that we will surpass your educational goals.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians and other healthcare professionals who wish to learn more about new, pediatric state-of-the-art knowledge and topics relevant to the practice of pediatrics.
History
Every year, for the past 57 years, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, has presented an annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course (PPGC) - a course that is regarded as the most established continuing, independent medical education program in the country.
This course stems from Nicklaus Children's Health System’s tradition of quality and excellence in health care for children and is academically tailored to advance the clinical and research aspects of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Renowned faculty from all over the United States and the world are invited to participate and present the most recent advances to the practicing pediatrician that directly impacts the practice. It is here that approximately 700 participants, including pediatricians, family practitioners, residents/fellows, and ancillary staff members are exposed to the world’s foremost teachers who have proven ability to translate theoretical information to the practical level of day-to-day pediatric care.
This course, “Perspectives in Pediatrics”, serves as the centerpiece for the Continuing Medical Education Program at Nicklaus Children's Health System, which includes weekly Grand Rounds, Faculty Development, Trauma, Tumor Board, Cardiology, and Radiology Conferences. The PPGC provides education in all areas of pediatrics, including topics such as Metabolic Diseases, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Emergency, and Critical Care Medicine.
Learning Objectives
This course presents new, pediatric state-of-the-art knowledge on topics relevant to the practice of pediatrics. It will synthesize for the practicing pediatrician knowledge of Adolescent Medicine, Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Preventive Medicine/Community Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Radiology, Rheumatology and other childhood conditions. It will improve patient management skills in outpatient and hospital settings. Upon completion of the program, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize new state-of-the-art knowledge in pediatric care;
- Enhance and advance knowledge in different pediatric subspecialties;
- Apply these newly acquired skills to the management of various childhood diseases.
Mission Statement
To provide a state-of-the-art forum for continuing medical education encompassing the latest developments in Pediatrics and Pediatric Subspecialties, fostering best clinical practices, up-to-date research information, and child advocacy. This course reflects Nicklaus Children’s Health System’s commitment to advancing the educational development of worldwide medical professionals serving children.
Sessions with this icon (Recorded Session) will be recorded and made available to all registrants after the conference.
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Day 1
Friday, March 24, 2023
5.5 CE/CME Hours
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Registration Opens
- Light snacks will be provided
- 10:00 am - 10:15 am
- Welcome - Day 1
- Announcements & Housekeeping
Moderator: Nolan Altman, MD
- 10:15 am – 10:50 am (Recorded Session)
- S101 - Donald Altman Annual Lectureship - The Utility of 3-D Imaging in Pediatrics
- Monica Epelman, MD
- (Radiographic techniques have tremendously evolved. Over the years advancements in technology, resolutions, and safe imaging have occurred. This session will focus primarily on 3-D imaging technique and its role in Pediatrics.)
- 10:55 am - 11:00 am
- Q&A Session
Moderator: Marisa Azaret, PsyD
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S102 - Oral Health in the Pediatric Primary Care Office
- Oscar Arevalo, DDS, ScD, MBA, MS
- (Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Prevention of dental caries starts in the medical home before the child has an established dental home. This session will focus on the role of the medical home in addressing and maintaining oral health in Pediatrics.)
- 11:40 am - 11:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (Recorded Session)
- S103 - Key Considerations in Identifying Learning Disabilities Among Our Youth
- Saneya H. Tawfik, PhD
- (The red flags and subtle signs of learning disabilities are typically discovered as children are seen for health maintenance well visits by their pediatricians. This session will address the red flags and subtle signs for learning disabilities, referral, and screening.)
- 12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
- Q&A Session
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Transition to Lunch & Learn Breakouts
- Lunch will be provided
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- B104 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B104A - Concurrent Session I
- Pediatric Bioethics Workshop: Understanding the Ethical Complexities and Differences with Children and Adolescents.
- Eileen Johnson, MS
- (Biomedical ethics is not well taught in medical schools and is not well covered in residency yet, the pediatrician faces very challenging ethical dilemma related to care of patients. Using case-based discussion of examples of challenging bioethical cases, this workshop will highlight the bioethical principles and assist the attendees with thinking through these cases. Also the workshop will have built-in time for interactive discussion.)
- B104B - Concurrent Session II
- Hands-On Musculoskeletal exam
- Monica Payares-Lizano, MD;
Daniel Ruggles, DO;
Verena M. Schreiber, MD;
Maggie Wright, MD - (Musculoskeletal problems due to trauma and sports-related acute & overuse injuries are commonly seen by Pediatricians and urgent care physicians. This session is a hands-on interactive workshop focused on the appropriate techniques for performing the musculoskeletal exam. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques on each other.)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Break
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- B105 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B105A - Concurrent Session III
- Stop the Bleed
- Fuad Alkhoury, MD;
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH;
Malvina Duncan, RN, CPN CPSTI, CLC - (In cases of trauma, immediate action by medical personnel and bystander are key to a better outcome for the victims. This session will have a combination of didactic and hands-on training for Stop the Bleed. These lifesaving techniques, including the appropriate way of applying a tourniquet, can be taught by the participants to their office staff. There is built-in time for all participants to practice.)
- B105B - Concurrent Session IV
- Office Procedures Workshop
- Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO;
Lauren Chiriboga, MD;
Alexis Kowalski, MD;
Freddy Martin, MD;
Andrew Martinez, DDS;
Maria Milla, MD, MPH;
Richard Ramirez, MD;
Ana Maria Paez, MD;
Jennifer Shamsian, DDS - (This station-based hands-on workshop will cover medical and oral health procedures commonly used in a primary care pediatric office, urgent care, and emergency departments. Participants will have the opportunity to practice on a simulator various key procedures that can be used and billed for in an office/ clinical setting.)
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Opening Reception
- Loews Coral Gables • Event Lawn, 9th Floor
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Day 2
Saturday, March 25, 2023
6.5 CE/CME Hours
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am
- Registration Opens
- Breakfast will be provided
- 8:00 am - 8:15 am
- Welcome - Day 2
Moderator: Rani Gereige, MD, MPH
- 8:15 am – 8:55 am(Recorded Session)
- S201 - Less Yuck & More Yum: How to Optimize Medication Administration for Pediatric Patients
- Marry Mack, PharmD, BCPPS
- (Pediatricians are always faced with calls and questions from parents related to medications. These questions may involve tricks and advice to mask bad tasting medicine, how to unclog a clogged G-Tube, and other medication administration advice. This session will cover how to optimize medication administration for better compliance.)
- 8:55 am - 9:00 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:00 am – 9:40 am(Recorded Session)
- S202- Advances in Pediatric Endoscopy
- Jesse Reeves Garcia, MD
- (Endoscopy is one of the valuable diagnostic and; in some situations; treatment tools available for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist to address various GI problems. Advances in Pediatric Endoscopy have occurred in the last decade giving this tool additional uses and benefits. This session will provide a review of Pediatric Endoscopy and the advances achieved to inform pediatricians on the wide scope of its use.)
- 9:40 am - 9:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:45 am – 10:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S203- Autism: Navigating the Spectrum
- Victoria Fierro-Cobas, MD
- (This session will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including diagnostic tips for the pediatrician, clinical presentation, and treatment modalities.)
- 10:25 am - 10:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S204- Practice Management Practical Tips: Billing Service Agreements: Setting Expectations and Maintaining Quality
- Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPED, CPMA
- (Practice management is rarely well-taught in residency. This session will cover common and practical tips for the practicing physicians to optimize the quality, safety, and financial viability of a practice both in USA and globally.)
- 11:40 am - 11:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (Recorded Session)
- S205 - The In’s and Out’s of Pediatric Limb Deformity
- Daniel Ruggles, DO
- (Pediatric limb deformities in various age groups are common orthopedic chief complaints seen by the primary care physician. This session provides a review of non-operative in-office pediatric diagnoses and approach to the treatment of these conditions.)
- 12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
- Q&A Session
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Transition to Lunch & Learn Breakouts
- Lunch will be provided
- 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
- B206 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B206A - Concurrent Session V
- Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Paul Khalil, MD;
Cloty Toro, MD - (Point of care Ultrasound (POCUS) use has been infiltrating emergency departments, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospital floors. This technique is useful for many purposes including inserting IV lines, draining abscesses, and looking for foreign bodies, etc… This interactive workshop will cover the basic principles of POCUS and will allow participants to practice and explore applying the knowledge acquired.)
- B206B - Concurrent Session VI
- Cases I Learned From (3 Specialties: Dermatology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology)
- Alejandro Diaz, MD;
Ana Duarte, MD;
Yonit Sterba, MD - (This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 3 different specialties.)
- 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
- Break
- 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
- B207 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B207A - Concurrent Session VII
- Understanding Grief & Childhood Bereavement
- Julissa Reynoso, LMCH;
Lei Levinsky-Sun, MSEd - (Parents and siblings often face traumatic events related to chronic illness or death of a child. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn from experts in the field on ways to support children and families through their bereavement journey and to learn about the resources available locally, nationally, and globally.)
- B207B - Concurrent Session VIII
- Coding & Billing: E&M Audit Workshop
- Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPED, CPMA
- (Billing and Coding are essential to the viability of a pediatric practice yet, they are not very well taught in training. In addition, there are constantly changing rules, new codes, and regulations governing billing and coding. This session will provide attendees with tips on ways to best optimize billing and coding while keeping up with the constantly changing regulations.)
Day 3
Sunday, March 26, 2023
4.0 CE/CME Hours
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am
- Registration Opens
- Breakfast will be provided
- 8:00 am - 8:15 am
- Welcome - Day 3
Moderator: Maria Milla, MD, MPH
- 8:15 am – 8:55 am(Recorded Session)
- S301 - From Food Insecurity to Nutrition Security: The Pediatrician's Role in Addressing a Global Problem
- Joanna Perdomo, MD, MPH
- (Food insecurity affects a large portion of our patients’ families and negatively influence their physical health and well-being. This issue can only be addressed if we screen for it, discuss it, and provide resources. This session will highlight the problem of food insecurity, its impact, and what clinicians in all specialties can do about it, especially the medical home)
- 8:55 am - 9:00 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:00 am – 9:40 am(Recorded Session)
- S302 - Red Flags and the Febrile Child
- Mary Anne Jackson, MD
- (Fever is a common chief complaint in pediatrics. Many times, fever is not concerning and is due to mild self-limited infection and sometimes it is serious and due to a severe infection. This session will focus on the red flags that pediatricians need to look for when faced with a febrile child.)
- 9:40 am - 9:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:45 am – 10:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S303 - Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention: a Project ADAM approach in the community
- Richard Lamphier, RN;
Melissa Olen, MSN, FNP-C - (Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the young is a devastating incident which may be due to silent problems including arrhythmias, prolonged QT syndrome, and HOCM. Project ADAM is an initiative that can be replicated in many communities to prepare communities and schools to screen and take action in the event of a SCA. This session will describe a pilot project ADAM implemented at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Data will be shared and guidance provided for communities interested in replicating the project.)
- 10:25 am - 10:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S304 - Do You Have a Minute? How to Get the Most of Curbside Consultations
- Mary Anne Jackson, MD
- (This case-based session will cover 8 cases of common infectious disease possible diagnosis. The lecture will focus on how to get the most out of curbside consultations with Infectious Diseases, key questions to ask, and how to approach and treat these entities.)
- 11:40 am - 11:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (Recorded Session)
- S305 - Role of the Medical Home in Supporting School Preparedness for Individual Student Emergencies
- Rani Gereige, MD, MPH
- (Pediatricians may be involved with their community schools as school consultant, parents, or school physicians. Some may serve on School Health Advisory Council. Also many of pediatric patients with chronic diseases are in mainstream schools. This session will address the role of the Pediatrician in supporting the school’s emergency preparedness.)
- 12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
- Q&A Session
Travel
Experience Loews Coral Gables
Get to know the newest Loews Hotel, which officially opened in November 2022. Located in the heart of The Plaza Coral Gables, Loews Coral Gables Hotel offers a new level of hospitality just four blocks from the Gables’ iconic Miracle Mile. Choose from 242 guestrooms with an elegant, modern design. Enjoy luxury amenities, a spa, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool featuring spectacular city views. Savor locally curated flavors in four restaurants and lounges. Experience the culinary, cultural, and entertainment offerings of Coral Gables with easy access to the best of the city.
Booking
$345.00/night plus tax | Single or Double |
NOTE: Special group block rates are subject to availability and will expire on March 10, 2023. These rates will apply for reservations between March 20, 2023, through March 29, 2023.
- Check-In: 4:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 am
- Hotel Destination Fee1: $25/day + tax (optional)
- Valet Parking: $36 + tax
Room Tax not included.
Amenities & Accessibility:
Experience a new level of hospitality at Loews Coral Gables Hotel. Located in the heart of The Plaza Coral Gables. Luxury amenities and four restaurants and lounges round out the guest experience. Complementary Wi-Fi access is offered in all guest rooms and public spaces, a fitness center featuring Peloton Bikes, Room Service, Pool Access, and more. A full list of amenities and accessibility offerings is available on the Venue's Website
1The Optional Destination Fee is billed separately from the room rate and includes: Premium Wi-Fi internet for up to 4 devices for use in guest rooms and public spaces, Two (2) bottles of water, $10 Uber Credit Per Stay, One Hour Daily Bike Rental, Focal Point Photography Session with One Complimentary Branded Picture (reservations required)
The special group rates are a limited-time offer and subject to availability; bookings must be made before March 10, 2023, to qualify for discounted rates.
Cancellation policy:
Guests must cancel by 4 pm local time 72 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty fee of 1 night's room and tax.
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Our Combo Registration Package includes...
- Registration for the conference (all 3 days + online access)
- 3 nights hotel stay (Checking in on March 23, and checking out on March 26)
- Complimentary $25/night destination fee - at no additional cost!
Prices start at $1,610/person for CE/CME registrants, and $1,560 for non-CE/CME registrants with our Discount Code - PPGCSAVE. Click the link below to view more details about this registration option, or compare all our CE/CME Registration options and all our Non-CE/CME Registration Options.
This special promotion will only be available while room blocks last or rates end on March 10, 2023.
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The online reservation link provided above may list a different room/tax rate and resort fee. Upon confirmation of your reservation, you will receive an adjustment to the hotel's current tax rate. All reservations must be guaranteed with a one-night deposit. This card will be charged in the event of a cancellation, no-show, or deposit when warranted.
If you require a room upgrade, please contact the hotel directly at 786-772-7600.
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Local Attractions & Dining
Explore Coral Gables
Loews Coral Gables is part of the new mixed-use development, The Plaza Coral Gables, located just four blocks south of the iconic Miracle Mile. The plaza will showcase not only the hotel, but also new office space, residential units, and high-end retail.
- Miracle Mile (0.5 miles from hotel)
- Giralda Plaza (0.5 mile from hotel)
- Venetian Pool (0.7 miles from hotel)
- Shops at Merrick Park (1 mile from hotel)
- Vizcaya Museum and Garden (3.8 miles from hotel)
- View list on Loewshotels.com
Dining
Savor the flavors of Miami with locally curated sips and bites at four distinct restaurants and lounges. Enjoy some of Coral Gables’ best culinary experiences, from al fresco, and poolside dining to approachable all-American fare, elevated mixology, and quick, fresh bites.
- Eat, drink and socialize while enjoying American Kitchen classics, ranging from breakfast favorites to locally-infused regional lunch and dinner cuisine. An indoor dining room with an expansive open kitchen, private dining space, Chef’s table experience, and outdoor terrace seating round out this true American dining destination.
- Enjoy classic cocktails handcrafted in the tradition of old-school American glamour at this Americana Bar. Locally distilled spirits, an expansive wine collection, and a menu of composed bar bites create the ideal urban meeting point in Coral Gables.
- A poolside, open-air oasis with sky-high views of Coral Gables. Phineas is a rooftop restaurant celebrating the Latin flavors and heritage of South Florida. Small plates and specialty cocktails offer a multi-cultural feast, from Little Havana to Little Haiti.
- From locally roasted coffee to homemade pastries, fresh salads, sandwiches, and gelato, Miami Joe Coffee Co. satisfies any craving. Open daily for grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items, snacks, sweets, and more.
Speaking Faculty
Below is the list of faculty members speaking or presenting in this activity. Click here to view the complete list of activity faculty, including moderators and planners, along with all disclosures.
B105A -
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Dr. Fuad Alkhoury
Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program Attending, Pediatric Surgery Nicklaus Children's Hospital Miami, Florida
S102 - Oral Health in the Pediatric Primary Care Office
March 24, 2023 - 11:00 am
Dr. Oscar Arevalo
Director, Department of Dentistry Director, Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Prevention of dental caries starts in the medical home before the child has an established dental home. This session will focus on the role of the medical home in addressing and maintaining oral health in Pediatrics.
B105B - Office Procedures Workshop
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Maria Behnam-Terneus
Attending, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Associate Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida This station-based hands-on workshop will cover medical and oral health procedures commonly used in a primary care pediatric office, urgent care, and emergency departments. Participants will have the opportunity to practice on a simulator various key procedures that can be used and billed for in an office/ clinical setting.
B105A -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Jefry Biehler
Chair, Department of Pediatrics Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Florida International University Director of Medical Student Education Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
S204 - Practice Management Practical Tips: Billing Service Agreements - Setting Expectations and Maintaining Quality
March 25, 2023 - 11:00 am
Ms. Jan Blanchard
Pediatric Solutions Consultant Physician’s Computer Company (PCC) South Burlington, Vermont Practice management is rarely well-taught in residency. This session will cover common and practical tips for the practicing physicians to optimize the quality, safety, and financial viability of a practice both in USA and globally.
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Lauren Chiriboga
Attending, General Pediatrics Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B206B - Cases I Learned From (3 Specialties: Dermatology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology)
March 25, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Alejandro Diaz
Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Florida International University Miami, Florida This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 3 different specialties.
B206B -
March 25, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Ana Duarte
Attending, Pediatric Dermatology President, Children’s Skin Center, PA Director of Pediatric Dermatology Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B105A - Stop the Bleed
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Ms. Malvina Duncan
Community Outreach Injury Prevention Coordinator/ Safe Kids Miami-Dade County Coordinator Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida In cases of trauma, immediate action by medical personnel and bystander are key to a better outcome for the victims. This session will have a combination of didactic and hands-on training for Stop the Bleed. These lifesaving techniques, including the appropriate way of applying a tourniquet, can be taught by the participants to their office staff. There is built-in time for all participants to practice.
S101 - The Donald Altman Lectureship Opening Plenary - The Utility of 3-D Imaging in Pediatrics
March 24, 2023 - 10:55 am
Dr. Monica J. Epelman
Attending, Pediatric Radiology Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Radiographic techniques have tremendously evolved. Over the years advancements in technology, resolutions, and safe imaging have occurred. This session will focus primarily on 3-D imaging technique and its role in Pediatrics.
S203 - Autism: Navigating the Spectrum
March 25, 2023 - 9:45 am
Dr. Victoria Fierro-Cobas
Attending, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida This session will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including diagnostic tips for the pediatrician, clinical presentation, and treatment modalities.
S305 - Role of the Medical Home in Supporting School Preparedness for Individual Student Emergencies
March 26, 2023 - 11:45 am
Dr. Rani Gereige
Executive Director of Medical Education & DIO DEI Lead Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Florida International University College of Medicine Miami, Florida Pediatricians may be involved with their community schools as school consultant, parents, or school physicians. Some may serve on School Health Advisory Council. Also many of pediatric patients with chronic diseases are in mainstream schools. This session will address the role of the Pediatrician in supporting the school’s emergency preparedness.
S302 - Red Flags and the Febrile Child
March 26, 2023 - 9:00 am
Dr. Mary Anne Jackson
Professor of Pediatrics and Dean University of MO-Kansas City School of Medicine Children’s Mercy, Kansas City Division Infectious Diseases Kansas City, Missouri Fever is a common chief complaint in pediatrics. Many times, fever is not concerning and is due to mild self-limited infection and sometimes it is serious and due to a severe infection. This session will focus on the red flags that pediatricians need to look for when faced with a febrile child.
B104A - Pediatric Bioethics Workshop: Understanding the Ethical Complexities and Differences with Children and Adolescents.
March 24, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Ms. Eileen Johnson
Boiethicist Coordinator, NCHS Bioethics Program Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Biomedical ethics is not well taught in medical schools and is not well covered in residency yet, the pediatrician faces very challenging ethical dilemma related to care of patients. Using case-based discussion of examples of challenging bioethical cases, this workshop will highlight the bioethical principles and assist the attendees with thinking through these cases. Also the workshop will have built-in time for interactive discussion.
B206A - Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
March 25, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Paul Khalil
Attending, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Point of care Ultrasound (POCUS) use has been infiltrating emergency departments, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospital floors. This technique is useful for many purposes including inserting IV lines, draining abscesses, and looking for foreign bodies, etc… This interactive workshop will cover the basic principles of POCUS and will allow participants to practice and explore applying the knowledge acquired.
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Alexis Kowalski
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Department of Medical Education Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
S303 - Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention: a Project ADAM approach in the community
March 26, 2023 - 9:45 am
Mr. Richard Lamphier
President, Georgia Nurses Association Clinical Manager, Project SAVE Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Project ADAM National Advisory Board Member Atlanta, Georgia Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the young is a devastating incident which may be due to silent problems including arrhythmias, prolonged QT syndrome, and HOCM. Project ADAM is an initiative that can be replicated in many communities to prepare communities and schools to screen and take action in the event of a SCA. This session will describe a pilot project ADAM implemented at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Data will be shared and guidance provided for communities interested in replicating the project.
B207A -
March 25, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Ms. Léi Levinsky-Sun
Training and Program Coordinator, Children's Bereavement Center Ph.D. Candidate and Adjunct Faculty, University of Miami Miami, Florida
S201 - Less Yuck & More Yum: How to Optimize Medication Administration for Pediatric Patients
March 25, 2023 - 8:15 am
Ms. Marry Mack
Neurology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Pediatricians are always faced with calls and questions from parents related to medications. These questions may involve tricks and advice to mask bad tasting medicine, how to unclog a clogged G-Tube, and other medication administration advice. This session will cover how to optimize medication administration for better compliance.
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Freddy Martin
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Department of Medical Education Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Andrew Martinez
Pediatric Dentistry Resident Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Maria Milla
Section Chief, Pediatric Care Centers Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
S303 - Red Flags and the Febrile Child
March 26, 2023 - 9:45 am
Ms. Melissa Olen
Pediatric Electrophysiology & Cardiology The Heart Institute Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Ana Maria Paez
Attending, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associate Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B104B - Hands-On Musculoskeletal exam
March 24, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Monica Payares-Lizano
Attending, Pediatric Orthopedics Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Musculoskeletal problems due to trauma and sports-related acute & overuse injuries are commonly seen by Pediatricians and urgent care physicians. This session is a hands-on interactive workshop focused on the appropriate techniques for performing the musculoskeletal exam. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques on each other.
S301 - From Food Insecurity to Nutrition Security: The Pediatrician's Role in Addressing a Global Problem
March 26, 2023 - 8:15 am
Dr. Joanna Perdomo
Attending, General Pediatrics, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Miami, Florida Food insecurity affects a large portion of our patients’ families and negatively influence their physical health and well-being. This issue can only be addressed if we screen for it, discuss it, and provide resources. This session will highlight the problem of food insecurity, its impact, and what clinicians in all specialties can do about it, especially the medical home.
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Richard Ramirez
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Department of Medical Education Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
S202 - Advances in Pediatric Endoscopy
March 25, 2023 - 9:00 am
Dr. Jesse Reeves-Garcia
Attending, Pediatric Gastroenterology Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Endoscopy is one of the valuable diagnostic and; in some situations; treatment tools available for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist to address various GI problems. Advances in Pediatric Endoscopy have occurred in the last decade giving this tool additional uses and benefits. This session will provide a review of Pediatric Endoscopy and the advances achieved to inform pediatricians on the wide scope of its use.
B207A - Understanding Grief & Childhood Bereavement
March 25, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Ms. Julissa Reynoso
Director of Programming Children’s Bereavement Center Miami, Florida Parents and siblings often face traumatic events related to chronic illness or death of a child. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn from experts in the field on ways to support children and families through their bereavement journey and to learn about the resources available locally, nationally, and globally.
S205 - The In’s and Out’s of Pediatric Limb Deformity
March 25, 2023 - 11:45 am
Dr. Daniel Ruggles
Attending, Pediatric Orthopedics Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida Pediatric limb deformities in various age groups are common orthopedic chief complaints seen by the primary care physician. This session provides a review of non-operative in-office pediatric diagnoses and approach to the treatment of these conditions.
B104B - Oral Health in the Pediatric Primary Care Office
March 24, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Verena Schreiber
Attending, Pediatric Orthopedics Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B105B -
March 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Jennifer Shamsian
Pediatric Dentistry Resident Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B206B -
March 25, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Yonit Sterba
Attending, Pediatric Rheumatology Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
S103 - Key Considerations in Identifying Learning Disabilities Among Our Youth
March 24, 2023 - 11:45 am
Dr. Saneya H. Tawfik
Director of Assessment Associate Director of Psychology Training Department of Psychology Nicklaus Children’s Health System Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Miami, Florida The red flags and subtle signs of learning disabilities are typically discovered as children are seen for health maintenance well visits by their pediatricians. This session will address the red flags and subtle signs for learning disabilities, referral, and screening.
B206A -
March 25, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Cloty V. Toro
Attending, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
B104B - Oral Health in the Pediatric Primary Care Office
March 24, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Margaret L. Wright
Attending, Pediatric Orthopedics Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida
Course Faculty
Gabriela Atkin
Marisa Azaret, PsyD
Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD, FAAP
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Giancarlo Giovannini Sanguineti, MD
Sophia Hassor, MD, FAAP
Erin Hernandez, EdD, APRN, PNP-AC/PC
Marry Mack, PharmD, BCPPS
Elizabeth Menocal
Maria Milla, MD, MPH, FAAP
Maria Ramon-Coton, MD
Clara Reyes, APRN
Stephanie San Martin, MD
Melanie Suaris, MD, FAAP
Jose Vargas Loayza, MD
Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPEDC, CPMA
Mary Anne Jackson, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS
Richard Lamphier, RN
Lei Levinsky-Sun, M.S.Ed., RMFT-I
Julissa Reynoso, LMHC
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Nolan Altman, MD
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
Maria Milla, MD, MPH, FAAP
Fuad Alkhoury, MD
Oscar Arevalo, DDS, ScD, MBA, MS
Owen Battel
Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPEDC, CPMA
Lauren Chiriboga, MD, FAAP
Alejandro Diaz, MD
Ana Duarte, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Malvina Duncan, RN, CPN
Monica Epelman, MD
Dino Fanfan
Victoria Fierro-Cobas, MD, FAAP
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Mary Anne Jackson, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS
Eileen Johnson, MS
Paul Khalil, MD
Alexis Kowalski, MD
Richard Lamphier, RN
Lei Levinsky-Sun, M.S.Ed., RMFT-I
Marry Mack, PharmD, BCPPS
Freddy Martin, MD
Andrew Martinez, DMD
Maria Milla, MD, MPH, FAAP
Melissa Olen, MSN, FNP-C
Ana Paez, MD
Monica Payares-Lizano, MD
Joanna Perdomo, MD, MPH, FAAP
Dwight Philip
Richard Ramirez, MD
Jesse Reeves-Garcia, MD
Julissa Reynoso, LMHC
Daniel Ruggles, DO, FAOAO
Verena Schreiber, MD, FAAOS
Jennifer Shamsian, DDS
Yonit Sterba Rakovchik, MD
Saneya Tawfik, Ph.D.
Cloty Toro, MD, FAAP
Margaret Wright, MD
Accreditation & Disclosures
Accreditation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Commercial Support: This activity is partially supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson & Company, LLC
Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.
Credits & Certificates
CME Designation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABP MOC Recognition Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 16.00 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. (PARS Course ID: 202392977)
Attendance/CE: This is an accredited educational activity. Those enrolled for the CE/CME version of the course that cannot claim the designated certified credits, and that complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with their time participating in this course approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
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CE/CME Requirements | Up to 16.00 Available Credit Hours |
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Day 1 | 5.50 Total |
| 2.50 |
| 1.50 |
| 1.50 |
Day 2 | 6.50 Total |
| 4.00 |
| 1.25 |
| 1.25 |
Day 3 | 4.00 Total |
| 4.00 |
MOC Requirements | 16.00 Available Credits |
TBA |
General Attendance: Participants enrolled for the Non-CE/CME version of the course will receive a certificate of attendance.
Certificate Availability: Registered learners will be able to download their certificates after completing all the required portions of the activity for each credit type, as permitted by their registration type. Learners are only able to earn credits they are eligible for based on their course registration and profession. Available certificates may be downloaded directly from your learner transcript.
Reporting
Florida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY:
Credits Reported to CE Broker Manually by Provider: Credits earned by completing this course will be reported to CE Broker manually. Make sure your profile is complete to avoid errors in reporting. Reports will be made in June 2023 and once virtual access ends in October 2023.
All Other Learners:
All other licensees (including but not limited to Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, etc.) must download their transcript/certificate and manually report credits/hours earned for this activity to CE Broker or their respective licensing institution.
Visit our CE Broker Reporting page for more information on how we report to CE Broker.
Available Credit
- 16.00 ABP MOC IISuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 16.00 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.
- 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 16.00 AttendanceAcknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
- 15.00 MOC II
Exhibitors interested in participating should download and review the Exhibitor Prospectus and contact cme@nicklaushealth.org with questions.
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You must be registered to The 58th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course as a CE/CME Registrant or Non-CE/CME Registrant in order to access the course content
Registration Options
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Combo Registration
One Flat Rate - All Included
Live Course, Online Access, & Hotel
- Access to all live conference content - lectures and breakout sessions
- Virtual access to all lecture recordings (Available April 2023)
- Up to 16 Credit Hours available for CE/CME Registrants
- MOC included with CE/CME Registration
- 3 night stay at event venue included!
- March 23-26, resort fee included at no additional cost
- Early Bird Discount Available
- Available until 02/27/2023 while supplies last
Best Value
Live Course Registration
Up to 16 Credit Hours Available
Live Course + Online Access
- Access to all live conference content - lectures and breakout sessions
- Virtual access to all lecture recordings (Available April 2023)
- Up to 16 Credit Hours available for CE/CME Registrants
- MOC included with CE/CME Registration
- Discounted room-block rates available at event venue - $345/night + taxes
- Rates not guaranteed after 02/27/2023
- Registration available On-Site Only after 03/19/2023
Virtual Course Registration
Available April 2023
Limited Online Access Only
- Virtual access to lecture recordings only
- No access to breakout sessions
- Due to the nature of these sessions they will not be recorded and will only be avaialble to in-person attendees
- Up to 9.75 Credit Hours available for registrants
- No MOC Credit available
- No discounts available
- No early-bird or affiliation-based discounts
- $260 flat-rate registration for access to the complete virtual course, or $25 per video
- Registration will be available in April 2023
Course Registration Rates
Below are the registration rates for the Course ONLY options.
Registrant Affiliation: | CE/CME Registration1 | Non-CE/CME Registration1 |
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Domestic and International Physicians | $500 | $450 |
Residents, Fellows, or Medical Students outside of NCHS (Letter or email from program director/dean required)2 | $350 | $300 |
PAs, APRNs, and Other Professionals | $350 | $300 |
NCHS Medical & Non-Medical Staff (Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Geographic, Emeritus, Alumni, & other non-physician staff) | $300 | $300 |
NCHS Residents & Fellows (FREE with program coupon)3 | $0 | $0 |
FIU, Nova, or SGU Medical Students (FREE with program coupon)3 | $0 | $0 |
On-Site Registration ONLY after 03/19/2022: Online pre-registration will be available until March 19, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Anyone wishing to register for the course after March 19 must register on-site. On-site registration will be flat-rate, see our pricing comparison tables for more information.
Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 24, 2023. No refunds will be honored after this date.
Instructions
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Access to the course content will be available to registrants for 6 months, until October 31, 2023
Prerequisites
Required Hardware/software
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