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Contact UsNicklaus Children's Hospital is proud to present The 59th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course, live and in-person at the Loews Coral Gables in Miami, FL, from Friday, March 22 to 24, 2024. 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 58th, 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 2024 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 58 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 our 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.
Schedule At a Glance
Sessions with this icon (Recorded Session) will be recorded and made available to all registrants after the conference.
Sessions with this icon (Rx Icon) meet the new DEA MATE Act training requirement.
Day 1
Friday, March 22, 2024
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 – 10:55 am (Recorded Session)
- S101 - Donald Altman Annual Lectureship - Global Pediatric Radiology Education: Collaboration, Sustainability & Success
- Hansel J. Otero, MD
- (Radiology education and the progress in technology allow easier collaboration for global radiology education. This session will highlight the advances in Radiology education in the era of advanced technology)
- 10:55 am - 11:00 am
- Q&A Session
Moderator: Julie Kantor, MD
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S102 - Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Pediatricians
- Paul Khalil, MD
- (Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is now being used more and more in various clinical settings including ER, PICU, NICU, urgent care and some clinics. This session will focus on basic principles, applications, and uses of POCUS in pediatrics)
- 11:40 am - 11:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (Recorded Session)
- S103 - Improving Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs - The Family Perspective
- Nancy Torres Burling
- (Partnership with the family and the pediatrician is of utmost importance for care provision. This session will highlight patient perspective on the role of the family in supporting the physician to provide family-centered care and highlighting the resources available)
- 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
- B104(A) - Concurrent Session I
- Breaking Bad News: Helping Families When They Need Us the Most
- Anthony J. Orsini, DO
- (Giving bad news to families is never an easy task. From discussing a new diagnosis of cancer to giving bad news such as bad outcome, bad prognosis, or death; these skills are hardly ever taught in medical schools. This interactive session is aimed to assist attendees with learning skills to breaking bad news in a compassionate, supportive, and humanistic way)
- B104(B) - Concurrent Session II
- POCUS Hands-on Workshop – The Use of POCUS in Pediatric Settings
- Paul Khalil, MD;
Cloty Toro, MD;
Freddy Martin, MD;
Alexis Kowalski, MD;
Barbara Braz, MD;
Callie Alt, MD;
Jonathan Creech, MD;
Nolan Nielsen, MD - (This workshop will give the attendees the opportunity to learn more about POCUS through hands-on practice and application on simulated models and scenarios)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Break
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- B105 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B105(A) - Concurrent Session III
- Office Gadgets & Gizmos
- • Allergy-Immunoloygy:
Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD;
Camile Ortega, DO;
Ana Luiza Graneiro, MD;
Natalie Trotto, MD;
• Pediatric Endocrinology:
Adriana Carrillo-Iregui, MD;
Jacquelyn Verme, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CDCES;
Carolina M. de Almagro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC;
• Pharmacy;
Dianna Morales, PharmD;
Aubree Houston, PharmD;
Simon Donato, PharmD - (The pediatric practitioner is now faced with the availability for multiple gadgets and gizmos that can be used by patients. This interactive session will showcase gadgets and gizmos for the office. Attendees will rotate between three stations: (1) Allergy/Anaphylaxis (2) Diabetes gadgets e.g. insulin pumps, monitoring devices and (3) Meds and delivery devices e.g. intranasal, inhalers, spacers)
- B105(B) - Concurrent Session IV
- Approach to Screening and Psychopharmacology of Pediatric Mental Health Conditions - A Workshop for Primary Care
- Moderator: Marina Villani Capo, PsyD;
Nicole Redondo, MD;
Adarsh Shetty, MD;
Lizandra Muniz, PsyD;
Alejandra Sisniegas, PsyD - (Mental health is part of the general pediatric practice. With the lack of adequate number of mental health providers, pediatricians are called upon to screen, diagnose, and sometimes begin treatment for mental health conditions. This interactive session will highlight screening tools for anxiety and depression that can be used in the office, free and for-fee resources, and will discuss psychopharmacology to treat anxiety and depression)
DEA MATE Act Workshop - Day 1
1.0 CE/CME Hours
Additional Registration Required
- 4:40 pm - 5:25 pm (Rx Icon)
- E101 - Who's Next: Case Studies in Pediatric Pain
- Cindy Garlesky MSN, APRN, CEN, PMGT-BC
- (This session will address the topic of pain assessment methods of patients in various age groups and various pain severity)
- 5:25 pm - 5:30 pm
- Q&A Session
Opening Reception
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Event Lawn
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Day 2
Saturday, March 23, 2024
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 - Clinical Aspects of Lead Poisoning in Children
- Jeffrey N. Bernstein, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, DABCP
- (Pediatricians are always faced with questions from parents about lead. In the latest news, there has been many recalls of food products due to lead contamination. This session will address the clinical aspects of lead poisoning including the long-term sequalae in children)
- 8:55 am - 9:00 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:00 am – 9:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S202 - Management Strategies for Childhood Obesity: Indications and Recommendations
- Carmen Bustamante Escobar, MD
- (Childhood obesity continues to be a problem faced by primary care providers that is difficult to treat and address. The AAP issued new practice guidelines for addressing childhood obesity. This session will focus on management strategies recommended for childhood obesity including diet, exercise, and indication for medications including new medications such as Ozempic and the likes, and bariatric surgery.)
- 9:40 am - 9:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:45 am – 10:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S203- Adolescent Contraception Update for the Primary Care Clinician
- Salina Mostajabian, MD
- (New and improved contraceptive methods have emerged. As of recently in July 2023, the FDA approved the first non-prescription daily oral contraceptive. This session is aimed at assisting the general pediatrician in learning about all forms of contraceptive techniques, indications, benefits and side effects including LARC, and IUDs.)
- 10:25 am - 10:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: Maria Milla, MD
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am (Recorded Session) (Rx Icon)
- S204 - The Effect of the Opioid Crisis on Children & Adolescents
- Elisha Peterson, MD, Med
- (The opioid epidemic has touched many lives including the lives of children and adolescents. This session aims at discussing the effects of the opioid crises on children and adolescents and the role of the pediatrician in mitigation and identification.)
- 11:40 am - 11:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (Recorded Session) (Rx Icon)
- S205 - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Magaly Diaz-Barbosa, MD
- (Pediatricians caring for newborns may be faced with newborns with intrauterine exposure to opioids leading to the presentation of neonatal abstinence syndrome. This session aims to address the approach to and management of neonatal abstinence syndrome.)
- 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
- B206(A) - Concurrent Session V
- Coding Tips: Caring for, and Managing the Care of the Complex Patient and Getting Paid for it
- Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPED, CPMA
- (Pediatricians care for a significant number of complex children with chronic medical conditions. These children require a large amount of time and effort in care coordination and case management. This session will focus on the coding tips for billing for the time and effort to follow and treat complex children and manage their care)
- B206(B) - Concurrent Session VI
- Cases I Learned From: Unlocking Genetics Secrets of Undiagnosed Childhood Diseases
- Parul Jayakar, MD;
Katherine Schain, MS, CGC;
Lauren Thompson, DO - (Personalized medicine and genetics have revolutionized the approach to challenging undiagnosed cases and allowed to shed some light on these disorders. This interactive session will discuss interesting cases from the Undiagnosed Diseases Clinic in which a diagnosis was made with the use of genetic testing.)
- 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
- Break
- 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
- B207 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B207(A) - Concurrent Session VII
- Pediatric Dermatology Update
- Ana Duarte, MD
- (Pediatric dermatology is a significant proportion of the primary care practice. This interactive session will discuss rashes in a show and tell format highlighting common dermatologic disorders and providing an update on dermatology.)
- B207(B) - Concurrent Session VIII
- Cases I Learned From: Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Radiology, & Pediatric Pulmonology
- Shanna Kowalsky, DO;
Halley Park, MD;
Alicia Della Volpe, MD - (This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 3 different specialties.)
DEA MATE Act Workshop - Day 2
2.0 CE/CME Hours
Additional Registration Required
- 3:50 pm - 4:35 pm (Rx Icon)
- E202 - Approach to Suspected Addiction in Teens: Clinical Presentation, Red Flags, and Screening
- Carlos A. Salgado, MD, FAPA
- (Pediatricians may be faced with addiction in teens. This session will cover the clinical presentation and red flags of addiction in teens and provide recommendations for screening for the pediatric provider)
- 4:35 pm - 4:40 pm
- Q&A Session
- 4:40 pm - 5:25 pm (Rx Icon)
- E203 - Non-pharmacologic Management of Pain
- Ellise Cappuccio, MD
- (Pediatricians may be faced with addiction in teens. This session will cover the clinical presentation and red flags of addiction in teens and provide recommendations for screening for the pediatric provider)
- 5:25 pm - 5:30 pm
- Q&A Session
Sponsored Dinner & Special Dermatology Presentation
- 6:00 pm
- Limited Capacity - RSVP Required
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RSVP To Event - This is a Non-CME event
Day 3
Sunday, March 24, 2024
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: Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD
- 8:15 am – 8:55 am (Recorded Session)
- S301 - Back in the Game! Approach to the Athlete with Concussion
- Wilson Heredia Nunez, MD
- (Pediatricians are faced in the clinic with the task of assessing and making clearance recommendation for athletes with concussion to return to play. This session will address the recommendations for the assessment and management of the athlete with concussion)
- 8:55 am - 9:00 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:00 am – 9:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S302 - Infectious Disease screening recommendations for persons who immigrated into the US
- Jill Weatherhead, MD, PhD, CTropMed
- (With increase in travel and movement between countries, pediatricians often have patients who joined their practices who recently immigrated to the U.S. This session will cover recommendations for infectious diseases screening for individuals who recently immigrated to the U.S. including action plan to the results of these screenings.)
- 9:40 am - 9:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:45 am – 10:25 am (Recorded Session) (Rx Icon)
- S303 - Taking the Pain Out of Pain Management
- Elisha Peterson, MD, MEd
- (Managing childhood pain is the goal for pediatric providers. This session will discuss the various ways to manage pain in children balancing the use of opioid and non-opioid interventions.)
- 10:25 am - 10:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: Rani Gereige, MD, MPH
- 11:00 am – 11:40 am (Recorded Session)
- S304 - Clinical Cases: One Health and Zoonotic Parasitic Infections
- Jill Weatherhead, MD, PhD, CTropMed
- (One Health is an integrated, unifying approach aimed to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems through a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach locally and globally. Zoonotic parasitic infections typically occur through interactions between humans, animals, and the environment. This session will discuss clinical cases of parasitic infections and the approach to these cases using the One Health framework.)
- 11:40 am - 11:45 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (Recorded Session)
- S305 - Fad or Fact? Navigating the Nutritional Maze for Kids
- Nicole Dulzaides, MS, RDN
- (Pediatricians often receive numerous questions from parents about “special diets” and the evidence behind their effectiveness and safety. From vegetarian, to vegan, to gluten –free, or anti-inflammatory diets, this session will focus on the truth and myths behind the role of these diets)
- 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
Special Booking Rates Not Yet Available. Please check back or sign up to receive updates via email to be notified once the booking link is available.
| $359.00/night plus tax | Single or Double |
- Check-In: 4:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 am
Room Tax not included. - Hotel Destination Fee: $25/day + tax (optional)
- Valet Parking: $36 + tax
NOTE: These rates will apply for reservations between March 20, through March 25, 2024. Special group block rates are subject to availability and will expire on February 20, 2024.
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.
Local: +1 (786) 772-7600
Toll-Free +1 (800) 235-6397
To ensure you receive our group discounted rates, make sure to mention you are attending the PPGC Program when confirming the dates for your stay.
View Hotel Amenities & Policies
Special group rates are a limited-time offer and subject to availability; bookings must be made before February 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST to qualify for discounted rates.
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
Destination Fee: This optional 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). Those choosing to book directly with the venue must request to opt out of the resort destination fee during check-in.
Cancelation policy:
Guests booking directly with the venue (at the link above or via phone) must cancel by 4 pm local time 72 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty fee of 1 night's room and tax.
Group Discounts
Group Discounts are available as follows. Those interested in taking advantage of our group discounts should contact cme@nicklaushealh.org.
- Discounts for groups purchasing registrations only (7 or more)
- Groups of seven or more who are only interested in purchasing the course registration can receive their 7th registration for free.
- Discounts for groups purchasing registration + lodging at the event venue (3 or more)
- Groups of three or more purchasing the course registration and booking at our venue will receive their registration at a flat rate of $350 per person for CME Registrants, and $300 for general registration. This offer is only available until our group block discount ends on February 20, 2024, or our room block is met (whichever comes first).
Combo Package Offer
The Combo Registration Package is a limited offer for all course registrants until February 20, 2024, or until the room block is met.
By selecting this package you will purchase both the registration to the course and your hotel stay, and your booking will be managed by the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital CME Department. Combo registration is available for those checking in on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and checking out on Sunday, March 24, 2024. You will receive an email from our staff within 48 hours of purchase with further instructions.
To purchase, visit either the General Registration or CE/CME Registration page, then select the Combo Package option after choosing your Registrant Type.
Package Details
| Book Directly | Combo Package | |
|---|---|---|
| Room Options | Deluxe King or 2 Queen | |
| Availability | Until Supplies last OR February 20, 2024 (whichever comes first) | |
| Available for booking dates... | March 20, 2024, through March 25, 2024 | March 21, 2024, through March 24, 2024 |
| Booking Rate | $359/night, plus taxes | + $1150 with General Registration + $1200 with CE/CME Registration |
| Destination Fee | + $25/day, plus tax Optional | Included |
| Taxes | + $46.67/night Estimated | Included |
| Valet Parking | + $32.74 daily Per vehicle | Included 1 vehicle/night max |
The $25/daily hotel destination fee is optional for those registering under the course block and includes the following: Premium WIFI Internet for up to 4 Devices in Guestrooms 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).
Those who choose to book directly with the venue must request to opt out of the resort destination fee during check-in.
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 the full 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.
Venue Gallery
Guest Faculty
Jeffrey N Bernstein, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, DABCP
Medical Director, Florida Poison Information Center in Miami
Attending, Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
Jackson Health System
Miami, Florida
Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPEDC, CPMA
Pediatric Solutions Consultant
Physician’s Computer Company (PCC)
South Burlington, Vermont
Hansel J. Otero, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Radiology Attending
Vice Chair of Clinical Research
Department of Radiology
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Assistant Professor of Radiology
University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Elisha Peterson, MD, Med, FAAP, FASA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine
Attending Anesthesiologist
George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Washington, DC
Carlos A. Salgado, MD, FAPA
Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Director of Medical Services, FIU Center for Children and Families
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University
Director, Child-Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship,
Citrus Health Network
Miami, FL
Nancy Torres Burling
Family Navigator Program Director
LEND Family Faculty
University of Miami, Mailman Center for Child Development
Miami, Florida
Jill Weatherhead, MD, PhD, CTropMed, FAAP
Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Tropical & Global Medicine Track
Director of Medical Education, National School of Tropical Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Sections of Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine
Section of Infectious Diseases
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Host Faculty
Carmen Bustamante Escobar, MD
Attending, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Ellise Cappuccio, MD
Director of Pain Management
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Adriana A Carrillo-Iregui, MD
Attending, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Medical Director Diabetes Center
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Alicia Della Volpe, MD
Attending, Pediatric Pulmonology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Magaly Diaz-Barbosa, MD
Chief, Division of Neonatology
Medical Director, NICU
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Ana Duarte, MD
Attending, Pediatric Dermatology
President, Children’s Skin Center, PA
Director of Pediatric Dermatology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Nicole Dulzaides, MS, RDN
Clinical Nutrition Services
Food and Nutrition
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Cindy Garlesky MSN, APRN, CEN, PMGT-BC
Pain Service
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Wilson Heredia Nunez, MD
Pediatric Neurology
Medical Director, Headache Program
Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD
Allergy-Immunology Care of South Florida
Miami Lakes, Florida
Medical Director, Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Parul Jayakar, MD
Director, Division of Genetics & Metabolism
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Chief, Section of Genetics & Metabolism
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Miami, Florida
Paul Khalil, MD
Attending, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Alexis Kowalski, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Shanna Kowalsky, DO*
Attending, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Dianna Morales, PharmD, MBA
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Salina Mostajabian, MD
Director, Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program
Attending, Adolescent Medicine
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Anthony J. Orsini, DO
Medical Director, NICU at Jupiter Medical Center &
Naples Community Hospital
Neonatology Section Chief & Medical Director of Wellness
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Miami, Florida
Halley Park, MD Attending, Pediatric Radiology
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Katherine Schain, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Craniofacial Center
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Lauren Thompson, DO
Attending, Clinical & Biochemical Genetics
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Marina Villani Capo, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Host Faculty - Co-Speakers
Callie Alt, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Barbara Braz, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Jonathan Creech, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Carolina M. de Almagro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Simon Donato, PharmD
PGY1, Pharmacy Resident
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Pharmacy residency Program
Miami, Florida
Ana Luiza Graneiro, MD
Allergy-Immunology Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Aubree Houston, PharmD
PGY2, Pharmacy Resident
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Pharmacy residency Program
Miami, Florida
Freddy Martin, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Lizandra Muniz, PsyD
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellow
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Nolan Nielsen, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Camile Ortega, DO
Allergy-Immunology Care of South Florida
Miami Lakes, Florida
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Nicole Redondo, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Adarsh Shetty, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Alejandra Sisniegas, PsyD
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellow
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Cloty Toro, MD*
Attending, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Natalie Trotto, MD
Allergy-Immunology Fellow
Department of Medical Education
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Jacquelyn Verme, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CDCES
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Additional Program Faulty
Moderators:
Nolan Altman, MD
Marisa Azaret, PsyD*
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH*
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD*
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP*
Maria Milla, MD, MPH*
Julie Kantor
Scientific Planning Committee:
Marisa Azaret, PsyD
Chief, Division of Clinical Psychology
Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO
Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
FIU Chair of Pediatrics
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD
Pediatric Residency Program Director
Alejandra Frauenfelder Sanchez, MD
Pediatric Chief Resident
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH
PPGC Course Chair
CME Committee Chair, Executive Director of Medical Education
Camila Gonzalez Aragon, MD
Pediatric Chief Resident
Erin Hernandez, EdD, APRN, PNP-AC/PC
Director, Advanced Practice
Julie Kantor, MD
General Pediatric, Clerkship Assoc. Director
Shanna Kowalsky, DO
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Elizabeth Menocal, CPMSM, CPCS
Vice President; Clinical Affairs – Medical Administration
Maria Milla, MD, MPH
General Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Care Center
Maria Ramon-Coton, MD
Chief; Urgent Care Centers
Clara Reyes-Miranda, ARNP
Allied Health, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Angel Sepulveda
Patient & Guest Relations
Cloty Toro, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Continuing Medical Education Staff
Gabriela Martinez
Marketing, Web Design, and NCH-iLearn Management,
CME Specialist; Department of Medical Education, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Gabriela Atkin
Marisa Azaret, PsyD
Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD, FAAP
Alejandra Frauenfelder Sanchez, MD
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Camila Gonzalez Aragon, MD
Erin Hernandez, EdD, APRN, PNP-AC/PC
Julie Kantor, MD
Shanna Kowalsky, DO
Elizabeth Menocal
Maria Milla, MD, MPH, FAAP
Maria Ramon-Coton, MD
Clara Reyes, APRN
Cloty Toro, MD, FAAP
Jeffrey Bernstein, MD
Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPEDC, CPMA
Hansel Otero, MD, FAAP
Elisha Peterson, MD, MEd, FAAP FASA
Carlos Salgado, MD, FAPA
Nancy Torres Burling
Jill Weatherhead, MD, PhD, CTropMed
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Nolan Altman, MD
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD, FAAP
Rani Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Julie Kantor, MD
Gabriela Atkin
Callie Alt, MD
Jeffrey Bernstein, MD
Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPEDC, CPMA
Carmen Bustamante Escobar, MD
Ellise Cappuccio, MD
Adriana Carrillo Iregui, MD
Jonathan Creech, MD
Carolina de Almagro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Alicia Della Volpe, MD
Magaly Diaz-Barbosa, MD
Simon Donato, PharmD
Ana Duarte, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Nicole Dulzaides, MS, RDN, LDN
Cindy Garlesky, MSN, APRN, CEN, PMGT-BC
Ana Luiza Graneiro, MD, FAAP
Wilson Heredia Nunez, MD
Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP
Aubree Houston, PharmD
Parul Jayakar, MD, MS
Paul Khalil, MD
Alexis Kowalski, MD
Shanna Kowalsky, DO
Freddy Martin, MD
Dianna Morales, PharmD, MBA
Salina Mostajabian, MD
Lizandra Muniz, PsyD
Nolan Nielsen, MD
Anthony Orsini, DO, FAAP
Camile Ortega, DO
Hansel Otero, MD, FAAP
Halley Park, MD
Elisha Peterson, MD, MEd, FAAP FASA
Nicole Redondo, MD
Carlos Salgado, MD, FAPA
Katherine Schain, MS, CGC
Adarsh Shetty, MD
Alejandra Sisniegas, PsyD
Lauren Thompson, DO
Cloty Toro, MD, FAAP
Nancy Torres Burling
Natalie Trotto, DO
Jacquelyn Verme, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CDCES
marina villani capo, Psy.D.
Jill Weatherhead, MD, PhD, CTropMed
Barbara Ximenes Braz, MD
Accreditation
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 Disclosure: 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 Designation & Certificates
CE/CME Course Enrollment
AMA Designation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.00 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: 202688420)
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.
General Admission Enrollment
General Attendance: Participants enrolled for this version of the course will receive a certificate of attendance.
Credit Reporting
CE Broker
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 2024 and once virtual access ends in October 2024.
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.
CME Passport
The CME credits that physicians earn from this activity will be submitted to ACCME's CME Passport, a free, centralized web application where you can create a personalized account to view, track, and generate transcripts of your reported CME credit. Visit www.cmepassport.org to create your account. Credits will be reported within 30 days of completing the credit attestation for this activity.
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.
- 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 19.00 AttendanceAcknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
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You must be registered to The 59th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course as a CE/CME Registrant or Non-CE/CME Registrant in order to access the course content
Registration Information
Two types of registration
This year, there will be two types of registration available - CE/CME Registration and General Admission Registration.
Choose the registration type that works best for you...
CE/CME Registration
- Recommended for...
- Physicians and medical professionals interested in participating in an accredited activity, interested CME credits, and who need a detailed certificate of participation after attending the conference
Early CE/CME Registration rates start at $550 for physicians. Discounted rates avaialble for non-physician attendees.
General Admission Registration
- Recommended for...
- Anyone interested in attending the live activity, who does not need a certificate of participation in the course detailing their hours of participation in the activity, and who still wishes to have access to all the lectures and lecture content.
Early General Registration rates start at $450 for physicians. Discounted rates avaialble for non-physician attendees.
View Additional Registration Options
Registrants can choose any of the additional options during registration to best suit their needs
- Course Only Registration
- Register to the course only, without any of the additional options listed below.
- Registration + DEA MATE Act Workshop
- Register to the main course and the DEA MATE Act Workshop.
- The DEA MATE Act Workshop includes an additional three lectures which will take place in the evening of day 1 and 2 of the course. These lectures meet the new DEA Mate Act requirement. For details, please review the course program.
- Combo Package (Registration + Hotel)
- Register to the main course and book your stay at our venue.
- By selecting the Combo Package, you will be registered for the course and your hotel stay will also be reserved for the duration of the conference (checking in on Thursday, March 21, 2024 and checking out on Sunday, March 24, 2024). You will receive an email within 48 hours from purchase with further instructions on how to submit your booking details.
Learn more about our Combo Package Option. - Combo Package (Registration + Hotel) + DEA Workshop
- Get it all! Register to the main course, the DEA Workshop, AND book your stay at our venue.
- This selection includes all the additional options to your purchase. In addition to your registration, you will purchase the optional DEA Workshop, and reserve your stay at our host venue.
Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 23, 2024. No refunds will be honored after this date.
On-Site Registration ONLY after 03/15/2024: Pre-registration will be available until March 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Anyone wishing to register for the course on or after March 16 must register on-site. On-site registration will be flat-rate (regardless of course type).
Registrant Instructions
Click the button above to enter the activity & launch the activity web-app.
Access to the course content will be available to registrants until October 31, 2024
Prerequisites
Required Hardware/software
We recommend the following hardware/software to successfully view and complete the digital contents of this course. For ease of use, we strongly recommend using a desktop computer or tablet device, however mobile devices are also complatible.
| Recommended Desktop Parameters | The following desktop web browsers are compatible with our system: Chrome, MS Edge, Safari |
| Recommended Mobile Parameters | The following mobile devices are recommended: Apple iPhones, iPads, and Android devices using the supported web browsers listed above. |
If you encounter any issues while accessing our courses, please contact ilearn@nicklaushealth.org