The 60th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course

Practical Updates and Cutting-Edge Topics for Pediatricians
 | Founded by Dr. Donald H. Altman
March 28 to 30, 2025  |  Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Annual PPGC Program Venue Exhibitors Register for Updates
Registration Format Accreditation
About Previous Years Virtual PPGC
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Lecture Topics & Registration Information to be Announced!

  • Opioids & other substance use disorder
  • Update on new pediatric guidelines (Asthma, Seizure, hyperbilirubinemia)
  • Sexual health for adolescents: STI screening & contraception
  • Infectious diseases, vaccines update, and antimicrobial stewardship
  • What is new in the health supervision guidelines for children and special pediatric population?
  • Evaluation & treatment of children and adolescents with obesity
  • Toxicology and common household substances of abuse and poisoning
  • How can pediatricians approach, screen for, and treat mental health problems in children and teens?
  • Top 10 published articles in 2023 that may change your practice
  • Approach to the athlete with concussion
  • Transition planning and care coordination for the complex patient
  • Cases I learned from: Case-based discussion workshop
  • Gadgets & gizmos for the pediatric office workshop
  • Minicourse to meet the MATE DEA Requirements

Registration Information

Two Course Options

This year, there will be two types of course registration available - CE/CME Registration and General Admission Registration.

Choose the registration type that works best for you...

CE/CME Registration

This registration includes...
Access to the live lectures and workshops
Access to the recorded lectures
Access to the MOC Assessment & eligible credits
A certificaste of completion for your commesurate participation in an accredited CME activity1

Early CE/CME Registration rates start at $550 for physicians. Discounted rates avaialble for non-physician attendees.

View Rates & Register

General Admission Registration

This registration includes...
Access to the live lectures and workshops
Access to the recorded lectures
A certificate of participation for yoru attendance to the course

Early General Registration rates start at $450 for physicians. Discounted rates avaialble for non-physician attendees.

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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.
Coming with a group?
Group registration discounts are available. Learn more about our group discounts.

Rates

General Admission Registration Rates
Registrant Affiliation TypeEarly Registration
Through 03/15/2024		Late Registration
On-site ONLY after 03/15/2024		Combo Registration
Through 02/20/2024		Optional
DEA MATE Act Workshop1
Physicians
Domestic or International		$450$550+ $1150
(total $1600)		+ $50
Residents, Fellows, or Medical Students outside of NCHS
Letter or email from program director/dean required for discount pricing 2		$300$400+ $1150
(total $1450)		+ $50
PAs, APRNs, and Other Professionals$300$400+ $1150
(total $1450)		+ $50
NCHS Medical & Non-Medical Staff
Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Geographic, Emeritus, Alumni, & other non-physician staff		$300$350+ $1150
(total $1450)		+ $50
NCHS Residents/Fellows, and FIU/Nova/SGU Medical Students
FREE with program coupon3		$0$350NA+ $50
CE/CME Registration Rates
Registrant Affiliation TypeEarly Registration
Through 03/15/2024		Late Registration
On-site ONLY after 03/15/2024		Combo Registration
Through 02/20/2024		Optional
DEA MATE Act Workshop1
Physicians
Domestic or International		$500$550+ $1200
(total $1700)		+ $50
Residents, Fellows, or Medical Students outside of NCHS
Letter or email from program director/dean required for discount pricing 2		$350$400+ $1200
(total $1550)		+ $50
PAs, APRNs, and Other Professionals$350$400+ $1200
(total $1550)		+ $50
NCHS Medical & Non-Medical Staff
Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Geographic, Emeritus, Alumni, & other non-physician staff		$350$350+ $1200
(total $1550)		+ $50
NCHS Residents/Fellows, and FIU/Nova/SGU Medical Students
FREE with program coupon3		$0$350NA+ $50

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).

This information is not yet available. Please check back or sign up to receive updates via email to be notified when new details are available.

Course Format

Live Course

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is proud to once again present our Pediatric Postgraduate Course, live and in-person. Participants can expect a variation of lectures, case-based discussions, didactics, and break-out sessions. Live English to Spanish translation will be offered to our international attendees. As in previous years, we will also be recording our main lectures which will be made available for up to 6 months following the course to all registrants.

For those unable to attend in person, the recorded lectures will be available online as virtual enduring activities which can be completed at your own pace. Only the main lectures as indicated in the PPGC Agenda will be recorded. Information on the previous Virtual PPGC Material can be found below.

Our Venue

Venue Details

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th St,
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
+1 (954) 463-4000   |  
www.hilton.com

The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is an ideal choice for out-of-town conference attendees seeking both convenience and relaxation. Located minutes from Fort Lauderdale's pristine beaches and bathed in year-round sunshine, this waterfront hotel boasts breathtaking marina views and modern amenities. Enjoy a serene atmosphere with easy access to local attractions. The hotel’s scenic setting and proximity to both business and leisure make it a perfect spot to unwind after a busy day.

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: This live activity is partially supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

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 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. This activity also provides an additional 3 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 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.

Designation Statement: Information coming soon.

Exhibitors

Interested in exhibiting at our event?

Exhibitors interested in participating should review the Exhibitor Prospectus for details, download and complete the application, and contact cme@nicklaushealth.org.

About the Course

Our History

Every year, for the past 59 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.

Our Mission

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.

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.

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.

Past Years

The 59th Annual PPGC
Live In-Person Course with extended online access
Course Dates 03/22 to 03/24/2024
Course access until 10/31/2024
Up to 16.00 credit hours
Access for registrants is Open
Registration is Closed
Go to Course Page
The 59th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course - Conference Banner
The 58th Annual PPGC
Live In-Person Course with extended online access
Course Dates 03/24 to 03/26/2023
Course access until 10/31/2023
Up to 16.00 credit hours
Registration and access are now Closed
Go to Course Page
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The 57th Annual PPGC
Hybrid Course (Live/Virtual)
Course Dates 04/02 and 04/03/2022
Course access until 10/3/2022
Up to 10.00 credit hours
Registration and access are now Closed
Go to Course Page
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Virtual PPGC

The Virtual Pediatric Postgraduate Course is an on-demand course released once a year made up of a collection of recorded lectures from that year's live PPGC. This collection contains only recordings of the main lecture sessions, not the break out sessions, and offers a lower maximum CE/CME hours than the live course. If are unable to participate in person you can register for the Virtual PPGC Course one month after the date of the live conference.

Our previous Virtual PPGC Courses can be seen below.

The 2023 Virtual PPGC
Virtual On-Demand Course
Avialable from 04/28/2023 to 10/21/2023
Up to 9.75 credit hours
Registration and access are now Closed
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