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ForwardThe 61st Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course
Practical Updates and Cutting-Edge Topics for Pediatricians
| Founded by Dr. Donald H. Altman
March 20 to 22, 2026 | Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Fort Lauderlate, FL
Schedule at a Glance
Sessions with this icon (Recorded Session) will be recorded and made available to all registrants after the conference.
Alumni Designations: R= Residency, F= Fellowship
Z Denotes speaker presenting virtually
Day 1
Friday, March 20, 2026
General Sessions: 3.0
Workshops: 2.5
Total: 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: TBA
- 9:45 am – 10:15 am (Recorded Session)
- S101 - Donald Altman Annual Lectureship - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 10:45 am - 10:50 am
- Q&A Session
Moderator: TBA
- 10:50 am – 11:20 am (Recorded Session)
- S102 - "Unlocking Growth Potential: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Short Stature"
- Alejandro Diaz, MD
- (Short stature can have familial causes or point to endocrine conditions. Families often come to the primary care clinician with this concern. This session will review the causes of short stature, the approach to the clinical work-up, diagnosis, and treatment)
- 11:20 am - 11:25 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:25 am – 11:55 am (Recorded Session)
- S103 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 11:55 am - 12:00 am
- Q&A Session
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (Recorded Session)
- S104 - "Genetic Evaluation of the Child with Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delay"
- Parul Jayakar, MD
- (Genetic testing has revolutionized the ability of clinicians to make a diagnosis of a genetic condition that could not be previously made when faced with an infant or child presenting with intellectual disability or global delay. This session will focus on a review of the genetic testing that can be done when faced with these cases)
- 12:30 pm - 12:35 pm
- Q&A Session
- 12:35 pm - 1:15 pm
- Transition to Lunch & Learn Breakouts
- Lunch provided
- 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
- B105 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B105(A) - Concurrent Session I
- "Cases I Learned From (TBA)"
- Speakers TBA
- (This interactive workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 3 different pediatric specialties)
- B105(B) - Concurrent Session II
- "Heart Institute Update"
- Speakers TBA
- (TBA)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Break & Visit Exhibits
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- B106 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B106(A) - Concurrent Session III
- "Overview of Street Drugs and Toxicology"
- Speakers:
Nizida Granado, PharmD
Tiffany Hart, PharmD
Kaylee Parkhill, PharmD
TAs:
Rachel Benjamin, PharmD
Helen Lee, PharmD, BCPPS
Jennifer Ryder, PharmD, BCPPS - (This session will provide an interactive way to learn about the various street drugs, red flags and presentation for each, and the toxidromes and antidotes associated with each of the commonly used street drugs)
- B106(B) - Concurrent Session IV
- "Updates from the Neuroscience Institute"
- "Insomnia in Childhood" Sandra Saade, MD
"Basics of Headache in Children" Sehajvir Madhok, MD - (This session will cover common child neurology updates from the Nickalus Children’s Neuroscience Institute particularly the topics commonly seen by primary care clinicians including insomnia and headache)
Opening Reception
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Poolside Sun Deck
Day 2
Saturday, March 21, 2026
General Sessions: 3.5
Workshops: 2.5
Total: 6.0 CE/CME Hours
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Registration Opens
- Breakfast will be provided
- 8:30 am - 8:40 am
- Welcome - Day 2
Moderator: TBA
- 8:40 am – 9:10 am (Recorded Session)
- S201 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 9:10 am - 9:15 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:15 am – 9:45 am (Recorded Session)
- S202 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 9:45 am - 9:50 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:50 am – 10:20 am (Recorded Session)
- S203 - "Clearing the Heart: Is EKG Screening a Game-Changer for Adolescent Athletes?"
- Anthony Rossi, MD
- (Sudden death in the adolescent athlete can be a catastrophic event. In light of the Florida State mandate to include EKG screening for young athletes by pediatricians as part of the sports participation clearance, it is important to discuss in this session the role of the pediatrician, the timing, and resources for EKG screening and the evidence on impact)
- 10:20 am - 10:25 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: TBA
- 10:55 am – 11:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S204 - "Practical Applications of AI in Pediatric Practice"
- Chip Hart
- (Artificial intelligence (AI) is used more and more in pediatric practices in various forms. This session will highlight the various potential uses, benefits, and the pitfalls you have to be aware of when using AI in your practice)
- 11:25 am - 11:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:30 am – 12:00 am (Recorded Session)
- S205 - "With Great Social Media Comes Great Responsibility: The Marvels of Digitally Connected Pediatrics"
- Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM
- (The pediatric practices in this century are able to reach families more efficiently if they adopt and communicate via social media. With the use of social media, risks and pitfalls may occur. This session will focus on how practices can effectively and safely communicate and advocate using social media)
- 12:00 am - 12:05 am
- Q&A Session
- 12:05 am – 12:35 pm (Recorded Session)
- S206- TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
- Q&A Session
- 12:40 pm - 1:15 pm
- Transition to Lunch & Learn Breakouts
- Lunch provided
- 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
- B207 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B207(A) - Concurrent Session V
- Advancement in Pediatric Orthopedics: Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, & Spine Institute
- Jaime Gomez, MD;
Kevin Horowitz, MD;
Thomas Utset-Ward, MD;
Margaret Wright, MD - (In this session, Pediatric Orthopedics and Spine Surgeons from our Nicklaus Children’ s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, & Spine Institute will provide updates on the latest advancements in Pediatric Orthopedics that are relevant to the primary care clinicians)
- B207(B) - Concurrent Session VI
- Do You Work with the Wrong People?
- Chip Hart
- (Regardless of if you have your own practice or you are employed, the people you work with internally and externally have a great impact on the management of your practice and on your profession. This interactive session will provide the attendees with tips and insight on working with the right people and knowing when they are working with the wrong people)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Break
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- B208 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B208(A) - Concurrent Session V
- Cases I Learned From
- TBA
- (This interactive workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 3 different pediatric specialties)
- B208(B) - Concurrent Session VI
- The Power of Strategic Communications in Pediatrics
- Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM
- (With the amount of misinformation and disinformation that pediatric clinicians face from parents, communication has become more important than ever. This session will focus on communication strategies to empower the clinician to adopt effective communication skills.)
Day 3
Sunday, March 22, 2026
General Sessions: 3.5
Total: 3.5 CE/CME Hours
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Registration Opens
- Breakfast will be provided
- 8:30 am - 8:40 am
- Welcome - Day 3
Moderator: TBA
- 8:40 am – 9:10 am (Recorded Session)
- S301 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 9:10 am - 9:15 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:15 am – 9:45 am (Recorded Session)
- S302 - "Antimicrobial Resistance and Novel Antibiotics"
- Rebeca Calderon, PharmD
- (Antibiotic resistance has been increasing as new pathogens emerge, mutate, or become more resistant. Novel antibiotics are needed to address and control resistant strains while maintaining antimicrobial stewardship. This session will provide an overview of antimicrobial resistance and the novel antibiotics in the pipeline)
- 9:45 am - 9:50 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:50 am – 10:20 am (Recorded Session)
- S303 - TBA
- Elizabeth Barnett, MD
- (TBA)
- 10:20 am - 10:25 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: TBA
- 10:55 am – 11:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S304 - TBA
- Elizabeth Barnett, MD
- (TBA)
- 11:25 am - 11:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:30 am – 12:00 am (Recorded Session)
- S305 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 12:00 am - 12:05 am
- Q&A Session
- 12:05 am – 12:35 pm (Recorded Session)
- S306 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
- Q&A Session
Course Program
Sessions with this icon (Recorded Session) will be recorded and made available to all registrants after the conference.
* R= Residency, F= Fellowship
Day 1
Day 1
Friday, March 20, 2026
General Sessions: 3.0
Workshops: 2.5
Total: 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: TBA
- 9:45 am – 10:15 am (Recorded Session)
- S101 - Donald Altman Annual Lectureship - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 10:45 am - 10:50 am
- Q&A Session
Moderator: TBA
- 10:50 am – 11:20 am (Recorded Session)
- S102 - "Unlocking Growth Potential: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Short Stature"
- Alejandro Diaz, MD
- (Short stature can have familial causes or point to endocrine conditions. Families often come to the primary care clinician with this concern. This session will review the causes of short stature, the approach to the clinical work-up, diagnosis, and treatment)
- 11:20 am - 11:25 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:25 am – 11:55 am (Recorded Session)
- S103 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 11:55 am - 12:00 am
- Q&A Session
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (Recorded Session)
- S104 - "Genetic Evaluation of the Child with Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delay"
- Parul Jayakar, MD
- (Genetic testing has revolutionized the ability of clinicians to make a diagnosis of a genetic condition that could not be previously made when faced with an infant or child presenting with intellectual disability or global delay. This session will focus on a review of the genetic testing that can be done when faced with these cases)
- 12:30 pm - 12:35 pm
- Q&A Session
- 12:35 pm - 1:15 pm
- Transition to Lunch & Learn Breakouts
- Lunch provided
- 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
- B105 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B105(A) - Concurrent Session I
- "Cases I Learned From (TBA)"
- Speakers TBA
- (This interactive workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 3 different pediatric specialties)
- B105(B) - Concurrent Session II
- "Heart Institute Update"
- Speakers TBA
- (TBA)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Break & Visit Exhibits
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- B106 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B106(A) - Concurrent Session III
- "Overview of Street Drugs and Toxicology"
- Speakers:
Nizida Granado, PharmD
Tiffany Hart, PharmD
Kaylee Parkhill, PharmD
TAs:
Rachel Benjamin, PharmD
Helen Lee, PharmD, BCPPS
Jennifer Ryder, PharmD, BCPPS - (This session will provide an interactive way to learn about the various street drugs, red flags and presentation for each, and the toxidromes and antidotes associated with each of the commonly used street drugs)
- B106(B) - Concurrent Session IV
- "Updates from the Neuroscience Institute"
- "Insomnia in Childhood" Sandra Saade, MD
"Basics of Headache in Children" Sehajvir Madhok, MD - (This session will cover common child neurology updates from the Nickalus Children’s Neuroscience Institute particularly the topics commonly seen by primary care clinicians including insomnia and headache)
Opening Reception
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Poolside Sun Deck
Day 2
Day 2
Saturday, March 21, 2026
General Sessions: 3.5
Workshops: 2.5
Total: 6.0 CE/CME Hours
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Registration Opens
- Breakfast will be provided
- 8:30 am - 8:40 am
- Welcome - Day 2
Moderator: TBA
- 8:40 am – 9:10 am (Recorded Session)
- S201 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 9:10 am - 9:15 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:15 am – 9:45 am (Recorded Session)
- S202 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 9:45 am - 9:50 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:50 am – 10:20 am (Recorded Session)
- S203 - "Clearing the Heart: Is EKG Screening a Game-Changer for Adolescent Athletes?"
- Anthony Rossi, MD
- (Sudden death in the adolescent athlete can be a catastrophic event. In light of the Florida State mandate to include EKG screening for young athletes by pediatricians as part of the sports participation clearance, it is important to discuss in this session the role of the pediatrician, the timing, and resources for EKG screening and the evidence on impact)
- 10:20 am - 10:25 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: TBA
- 10:55 am – 11:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S204 - "Practical Applications of AI in Pediatric Practice"
- Chip Hart
- (Artificial intelligence (AI) is used more and more in pediatric practices in various forms. This session will highlight the various potential uses, benefits, and the pitfalls you have to be aware of when using AI in your practice)
- 11:00 am - 11:05 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:30 am – 12:00 am (Recorded Session)
- S205 - "With Great Social Media Comes Great Responsibility: The Marvels of Digitally Connected Pediatrics"
- Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM
- (The pediatric practices in this century are able to reach families more efficiently if they adopt and communicate via social media. With the use of social media, risks and pitfalls may occur. This session will focus on how practices can effectively and safely communicate and advocate using social media)
- 12:00 am - 12:05 am
- Q&A Session
- 12:05 am – 12:35 pm (Recorded Session)
- S206- TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
- Q&A Session
- 12:40 pm - 1:15 pm
- Transition to Lunch & Learn Breakouts
- Lunch provided
- 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
- B207 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B207(A) - Concurrent Session V
- Advancement in Pediatric Orthopedics: Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, & Spine Institute
- Jaime Gomez, MD;
Kevin Horowitz, MD;
Thomas Utset-Ward, MD;
Margaret Wright, MD - (In this session, Pediatric Orthopedics and Spine Surgeons from our Nicklaus Children’ s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, & Spine Institute will provide updates on the latest advancements in Pediatric Orthopedics that are relevant to the primary care clinicians)
- B207(B) - Concurrent Session VI
- Do You Work with the Wrong People?
- Chip Hart
- (Regardless of if you have your own practice or you are employed, the people you work with internally and externally have a great impact on the management of your practice and on your profession. This interactive session will provide the attendees with tips and insight on working with the right people and knowing when they are working with the wrong people)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Break
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- B208 - Breakout Concurrent Sessions
- B208(A) - Concurrent Session V
- Cases I Learned From
- TBA
- (TBA)
- B208(B) - Concurrent Session VI
- The Power of Strategic Communications in Pediatrics
- Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM
- (With the amount of misinformation and disinformation that pediatric clinicians face from parents, communication has become more important than ever. This session will focus on communication strategies to empower the clinician to adopt effective communication skills.)
Day 3
Day 3
Sunday, March 22, 2026
General Sessions: 3.5
Total: 3.5 CE/CME Hours
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Registration Opens
- Breakfast will be provided
- 8:30 am - 8:40 am
- Welcome - Day 3
Moderator: TBA
- 8:40 am – 9:10 am (Recorded Session)
- S301 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 9:10 am - 9:15 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:15 am – 9:45 am (Recorded Session)
- S302 - "Antimicrobial Resistance and Novel Antibiotics"
- Rebeca Calderon, PharmD
- (Antibiotic resistance has been increasing as new pathogens emerge, mutate, or become more resistant. Novel antibiotics are needed to address and control resistant strains while maintaining antimicrobial stewardship. This session will provide an overview of antimicrobial resistance and the novel antibiotics in the pipeline)
- 9:45 am - 9:50 am
- Q&A Session
- 9:50 am – 10:20 am (Recorded Session)
- S303 - TBA
- Elizabeth Barnett, MD
- (TBA)
- 10:20 am - 10:25 am
- Q&A Session
- 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Break & Exhibits
Moderator: TBA
- 10:55 am – 11:25 am (Recorded Session)
- S304 - TBA
- Elizabeth Barnett, MD
- (TBA)
- 11:25 am - 11:30 am
- Q&A Session
- 11:30 am – 12:00 am (Recorded Session)
- S305 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 12:00 am - 12:05 am
- Q&A Session
- 12:05 am – 12:35 pm (Recorded Session)
- S306 - TBA
- Speaker TBA
- (TBA)
- 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
- Q&A Session
Additional Events
The following non-CME events are taking place on the same day as our conference.
Pre-Conference Session
Date: Friday, March 28, 7:00 am
Topic: Challenges and Changes in Treating Pediatric Sarcoma: A look at the past two decades of experience at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Speaker: Maggie Fader, MD
Location: Ballroom E
RSVP: Required - Complete RSVP form here | Download Event Flyer here
Breakfast will be provided. Talk begins at 7:30 AM. Space is limited (Max 50).
Opening Reception
Date: Friday, March 28, 5:30 pm
Location: Poolside Sun Deck, Main Floor
RSVP: Not Required
Join us as we celebrate the first day of our 60th annual cornerstone continuing medical education program. For questions email [email protected]
Download Flyer (PDF)Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Campus Tour
Date: Saturday, March 29, 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm
RSVP: Required.
Register at the Nicklaus Children’s Marketing Booth Space in the Exhibit Hall. Space is limited (Max 50).
Course Faculty
Speaking Faculty
Abd-El-Rahman Abd-El-Barr, MD
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2017)
Medical Director, Pediatric Urology
Advent Health
Tampa, FL
Suheily Aponte-Rodriguez, DMD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2016)
Attending, Pediatric Dentistry
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Nicole C. Cabbad, MD, MBA
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2018)
Board Certified, Craniofacial Fellowship-Trained Plastic Surgeon
Plastic Surgery Faculty
Orlando, FL
Adriana Cadilla, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2008)
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Medical Director, Pediatric HIV Program
Associate Professor, Dept of Pediatrics at UCF COM
Orlando, FL
Melissa Clemente, MD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2009)
Attending, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Christopher Dandoy, MD, MS
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2010)
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Gabrielle Del Rey, PhD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2024)
Postdoc Psychology Fellow
Department of Psychology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Michelle Escala, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2009)
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Residency Program Director
The University of Oklahoma – Tulsav School of Community Medicinev Tulsa, OK
Jorge Galvez Silva, MD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2013)
Attending, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Kidz Medical Group
Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant Program
The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Rosa Gomez de Jesus, MD
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2014)
Adolescent Medicine
Texas Tech Physicians Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinic
Lubbock, TX
Jahzel González Pagán, MD
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2016)
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Associate Professor
University of Puerto Rico
Department of Pediatrics
San Juan, PR
Keah Gutierrez, PharmD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2023)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – NICU
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Cindy Hallberlin
Guest Faculty
Co-Chair, Safe + Sound Digital Safety Alliance
Washington, DC
Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2002)
Allergy-Immunology Care of South Florida
Miami Lakes, Florida
Medical Director, Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Clifton S. Huang, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2009)
Director, Advanced Endoscopy and Pancreaticobiliary Programs
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine at
Texas Christian University and University of North Texas Health Science Center
Cook Children’s Hospital Foundation Endowed Chair in Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy
Fort Worth, TX
Michell M. Lozano Chinga, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2019)
Pediatric Allergy-Immunology
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Sai Sudha Mannemuddhu, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2017)
Pediatric Nephrology
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Paul Martinez, MD
Host Faculty, (F, Class of 2014)
Attending, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Juan D. Mejia-Otero, MD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2016)
Attending, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Boynton Beach, FL
Nivedita Patni, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2013)
Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Geovanny Perez Estrella, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2011)
Clinical Associate Professor
Division Chief, Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
University of Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY
M. Scott Perry, MD
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2009)
VP, Faculty Development
Cook Children’s Physician Network
Head of Neurosciences
Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health
Director, Genetic Epilepsy Clinic
Cook Children’s Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
Anamaria Pulido, MD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2015)
Attending, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Interim Chief of Palliative Care
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Subaraman Ramchandran, MD
Host Faculty, (F, Class of 2019)
Attending, Pediatric Orthopedic Spine
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Center for Spinal Disorders
Pediatric Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, & Spine Institute
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Federico Seifarth, MD
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2009)
Surgeon-in-Chief
West Virginia Medicine Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief, Pediatric Surgery
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
Amisha Shah, MD
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2004)
Associate professor of Radiology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Marina Villani Capo, PsyD
Host Faculty, (R, Class of 2018; F, Class of 2020)
Clinical Psychologist
Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
Alexander G. Weil, MD, FRCS, FACS
Guest Faculty, (F, Class of 2014)
Associate Professor, Departments of Surgery & Neuroscience
Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Program
University of Montreal
Montreal, Canada
Jenny Zablah Alabi, MD
Guest Faculty, (R, Class of 2013)
Pediatric Cardiology
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Clinical Director, Modern Human Anatomy Program
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Scientific Planning Committee
Marisa Azaret, PsyD
Moderator
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
Moderator
Pediatric Residency Program Director
Dianelis Hernandez, MD
Pediatric Chief Resident
Rani Gereige, Course Director, MD, MPH
Course Director, Moderator
PPGC Course Chair, CME Committee Chair
Executive Director of Medical Educaton
Julie Kantor, MD
Moderator
General Pediatric, Clerkship Assoc. Director
Elizabeth Menocal, CPMSM, CPCS
Vice President; Clinical Affairs – Medical Administration
Maria Milla, MD, MPH
General Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Care Center
Joanna Perdomo, MD, MPH
Moderator
General Pediatrics, Medical Director of Community Health
Maria Ramon-Coton, MD
Chief; Urgent Care Centers
Clara Reyes-Miranda, ARNP
Moderator
Allied Health, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Andres Rodriguez, MD
Pediatric Chief Resident
Angel Sepulveda
Patient & Guest Relations
Gabriela Atkin
Planner
Marketing, Web Design, and NCH-iLearn Management,
CME Specialist; Department of Medical Education, Nicklaus
Children’s Hospital
Disclosures
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Commercial Support Disclosure: No commercial support was received for this activity.
Accreditation Information
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: No commercial support was received for this activity.
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.
More information is coming soon...
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: No comercial support was received for this activity
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.
Credits Designation & Certificates
CE/CME Course Enrollment
AMA Designation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.00 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 15.00 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: TBA)
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 April, June, August, and and once virtual access ends in October 2026.
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.