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Forward2026 Annual Pediatric Endocrine Education Day
The 2026 Annual Pediatric Endocrine Education Day is an Educational Course for pediatricians, primary care physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, medical students, and medical personnel interested in updating their medical knowledge of conditions and entities in Pediatric Endocrinology. The course is hosted by Nicklaus Children's Hospital and the Human Growth Foundation and will take place from 8:00 AM to 12:40 PM on October 17, 2026, at the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Main Auditorium.
Target Audience
- Pediatricians
- Primary Care Physicians
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- Medical Students
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to
- Identify abnormal growth patterns in children
- Prevent diabetes risk during the pandemic crisis
- Manage Cholesterol and Triglycerides in pediatric patients
Course summary
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 AttendanceAcknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
- 3.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 AM to 12:40 PM
3.00 CME Hours
- 8:00 am - 8:20 am
- Check-in and Registration, Exhibits, and Continental Breakfast
- 8:20 am - 8:30 am
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Moderator: Dr. Alejandro Diaz, Program Director, and Dr. Duke Pitukcheewanont, HGF President
- 8:30 am - 8:55 am – (25 minutes): Evaluation and Management of Dyslipidemia in Pediatrics
- Dr. Omar Beckett
NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist - 8:55 am – 9:20 am – (25 minutes): Bone Health for the Pediatrician
- Dr. Juan Mejia-Otero
NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist - 9:20 am – 9:45 am – (30 minutes): What the Pediatrician Needs to Know About Thyroid Conditions
- Dr. Carmen Bustamante Escobar
- 9:45 am - 10:00 am
- BREAK (with Exhibitors)
- 10:00 am – 10:25 am – (25 minutes): Pediatric Cancer and Endocrinology
- Dr. Pedro Pagan
NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist - 10:25 am – 10:50 am – (25 minutes): GLP-1a in Pediatrics. Are They Here to Stay?
- Dr. Andrea Granados
NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist - 10:50 am – 11:15 pm – (25 minutes): Common Endocrine Conditions in Pediatrics: What to do and When to Refer
- Dr. Alejandro Diaz
NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist
- 11:15 pm - 11:25 am
- BREAK (Lunch with Exhibitors)
- 11:25 am – 11:55 am – (30 minutes): HGF Summit, Non-CME (No CME)
- This is a non-accredited activity
- 11:55 am – 12:25 pm – (30 minutes): History of Endocrinology (No CME)
- This is a non-accredited activity
Presented by Dr. Luis Gonzalez-Mendoza - 12:25 pm – 12:40 pm – (15 minutes): Recognition of Dr. Gonzalez Mendoza With Gratitude (No CME)
- This is a non-accredited activity
Arriving at the venue
Please refer to the available map for the following instructions.
Arriving by Ride-Share or Taxi: Please use one of the designated areas for drop-off and pick-up to avoid blocking pedestrian entrances or driveways. There are two available drop-off points for visitors coming to the Main Auditorium - (1) located near the Main Entrance near the Devonshire Boulevard entrance, and (2) located in the Southern area of the driving perimeter, between the Green and Yellow garage.
Parking: Visitor Parking is available for free in the Green Garage and Blue Garage. Valet Parking is offered in the Main Entrance and Blue Garage entrance. Please refer to the attendant for current Valet Parking Fees.
Main Auditorium: The Main Auditorium can be found in the northeast corner of the hospital. If entering from the south visitor entrance by the Green Garage, please proceed. north on the main hallway. If entering from the Main Entrance, please make a right turn into the main hallway and proceed north. If arriving from the Blue Garage, enter through the Tower Atrium, follow the blue dots on the floor towards the Radiology suite, continue past the Radiology entrance until you arrive at the Main Entrance, and turn left to head north on the Main Hallway.
Head north on the Main Hallway until you reach the Gift Shop, then turn left. Continue straight to the end of this hallway, past the Cafeteria and Chapel, until you reach the Main Auditorium.
Program Faculty
Speaker
Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Speaker
Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Medical Director, Thyroid Center
Medical Director, Obesity Program
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Speaker
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology,
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Speaker
Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Speaker
Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Speaker
Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Accreditation Statement
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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. All relevant conflicts of interest disclosed have been mitigated before the start of the session.
Commercial Support Disclosure: No commercial support was received for this activity.
Credit Designations & Certificates
AMA
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has approved and designated this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Attendance/CE
This is an accredited educational activity. Non-Physician participants who complete the activity requirements will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with their time participating in this course, approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Certificate Availability: Registered learners will be able to download a certificate after completing all the required portions of this activity indicating the credit type earned. Learners are only able to earn the credits they are eligible for. You may download your certificate after completing the requirements directly from your learner transcript.
Reporting
Florida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY:
Credits Reported to CE Broker Automatically: Credits earned by completing this course are reported directly to CE Broker automatically once requirements are met. Make sure your profile is complete to avoid errors in reporting.
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 earned for this activity to CE Broker.
Visit our CE Broker Reporting page for more information on how we report to CE Broker.
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 AttendanceAcknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
- 3.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Price
An account is required in order to register. Please log in or create a new account to proceed.
Registration will be available on-site for a flat fee of $35.
| Registrant Affiliation | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Domestic (US) & International Physicians | $35 |
| PA's, APRN's, and Other Professionals | $20 |
| NCHS Credentialed Physician (Not hospital based) | Free |
| NCHS Medical & Non-Medical Staff (Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Geographic, Emeritus, Alumni, & other non-physician staff) | Free |
| Residents, Fellows, Medical Students outside of NCHS (Letter or email from program director/dean required for discount)1 | Free with coupon |
1Non-NCH Medical Students, Residents, or Fellows must submit a Proof of Enrollment letter from their program or program director after enrollment. Use the Contact Us Form to submit the required documentation. Approved requests will be given a coupon for free registration.
Refund policy
Refunds, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] and if submitted prior to October 12, 2026. No refunds will be honored after this date.
Required Hardware/software
We recommend the following hardware/software to successfully view and complete the contents of this course:
| Recommended Desktop Parameters | For ease of use, we strongly recommend using a desktop computer to complete this course. The following desktop web browsers are compatible with our system: Desktop: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft EDGE, and Opera |
| Recommended Mobile Parameters | While not recommended, if you are familiar with completing courses online you may complete this course using a mobile device. For those wishing to complete this activity on Mobile, the following systems are recommended: Apple iPhones and iPad devices on iOS 10 or later |
If you encounter any issues while accessing our courses, please contact [email protected]