It is the mission of the NCH Department of Medical Education to provide high-quality, up‐to‐date, evidence‐based, and learner‐focused education to students, residents, and fellows. The Faculty Development Seminar Series is one of the blue chips of the hospital and is one of the many initiatives of the hospital leadership. In addition, the ACGME and the LCME require that Faculty Development be part of the institution’s culture. These seminar series are created to be a forum for training faculty in teaching, research, leadership, and administration.

Our Faculty Development Series is targeted to Primary Care Physicians and Sub-Specialty Physicians. (These courses are intended for NCHS faculty, employees, and rotating staff)

Below is a list of all the available Faculty Development Sessions within iLearn.

Human Trafficking: Seeing the Unseen
Identify victims of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and labor trafficking) who present in the clinical setting, conduct an appropriate medical assessment of trafficking victims, be able to differentiate victims of human trafficking from other crimes (such as domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault), and be able to identify when to report cases of human trafficking and appropriately report to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. [Recorded 12/11/2020 - This course meets Florida re-licensure requirements]
Wellness, Cellular Aging, and Burnout: Who or What is to Blame?
Virtual Grand Rounds
After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the consequences of chronic stress in medicine, 2. Understand what is contributing to increasing burnout rates, 3. Explore what effect the EHR has on our wellness or lack thereof, and 4. Investigate areas for improvement to reduce burnout and promote wellness. [Recorded 5/8/2026]
Dealing With the "Problem Learner": Identifying, Addressing, & Supporting Struggling Learners
After this Virtual Faculty Development, participants should be able to: 1. Define the problem, 2. Be able to identify, diagnose, & support the "problem learner", and 3. Learn a step-by-step approach to dealing with and assisting the problem learner using a structured framework and the SOAP approach to learning and professional issues. [Reviewed & Re-Approved 05/07/2026]

Faculty Development - 05/07/2026 - Dealing With the "Problem Learner": Identifying, Addressing, & Supporting Struggling Learners

1. Define the problem, 2. Be able to identify, diagnose, & support the "problem learner", and 3. Learn a step-by-step approach to dealing with, and assisting the problem learner using a structured framework and the SOAP approach to learning and professional issues.
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Faculty Development - 02/26/2026 - Addressing Difficult Questions to Improve Patient Care...

1. Learn about key PI responsibilities, including study design and start-up, trial oversight, and regulatory compliance, 2. Be familiar with how to build a program, what to look for, and learn from anecdotes/lessons learned, and 3. Be able to support successful and compliant study outcomes
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
From Screening to Solutions: Addressing Social Drivers of Health in Pediatrics
Virtual Grand Rounds
After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the rationale for integrating social drivers of health (SDOH) screening into routine pediatric care, 2. Interpret local data on SDOH screening and referral outcomes within the Nicklaus Children’s population, and 3. Identify innovative strategies that are being implemented to address identified social needs. [Recorded 5/23/2025]

Grand Rounds - 05/08/2026 - Wellness, Cellular Aging, and Burnout: Who or What is to Blame?

1. Understand the consequences of chronic stress in medicine, 2. Understand what is contributing to increasing burnout rates, 3. Explore what effect the EHR has on our wellness or lack thereof, and 4. Investigate areas for improvement to reduce burnout and promote wellness.
Please login or register to take this course.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Grand Rounds - 03/06/2026 - Revitalizing Medical Education: Restoring Fun and Joy in Learning

1. Describe the science behind play, engagement, and effective adult learning in clinical education, 2. Identify active-learning strategies to improve learner engagement and relevance in pediatric education settings, 3. Assess opportunities and risks of AI in clinical learning and identify safeguards to ensure safe, professional, and evidence-based use.
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Faculty Development - 01/29/2026 - POCUS Bootcamp

The POCUS Bootcamp is a hands-on Educational Course designed to help Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians rapidly build their core scanning skills and meet credentialing requirements. Participants will learn key Cardiac, Lung, Abdomen, and Skin & Soft Tissue applications with expert guidance and real-time scanning. This Bootcamp will provide Physicians with the competency and confidence needed to effectively integrate POCUS into pediatric emergency care.
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  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
    • 1.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Human Trafficking (2025/2026)
Virtual Grand Rounds
After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Identify individuals who may be victims of human trafficking (both labor and sex trafficking victims) in the clinical setting, 2. Know how to report cases of human trafficking, and 3. be familiar with the resources available to victims of human trafficking. [Recorded 11/07/2025]

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