Pennsylvania
Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Annual Pediatric CME Conference
"Addressing Challenges in Modern Pediatrics"
Please join us for the 2023 Pediatric Conference, presented by the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Addressing Challenges in Modern Pediatrics. The conference will be held in-person at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel in Allentown, PA from Saturday, March 11 through Sunday, March 12, 2023.
This packed weekend brings together pediatric providers from across PA to engage with and learn from one another about recent developments in pediatric health care. Join us for a weekend filled with stimulating conversation around some of the most timely challenges facing pediatricians in the modern era.
The conference is designed for general pediatricians, pediatric specialists, pediatric residents and advanced-practice practitioners who care for children. Family practice and other interested healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.
PA AAP is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all conference attendees. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all conference participants, and COVID-19 vaccination status will be verified by self-attestation during the registration process. Masking is not required during the conference, but masking is strongly encouraged per CDC guidelines. All conference attendees must adhere to PA AAP's COVID-19 Guidance for In-Person Events. For more information, please view our COVID-19 Guidance for In-Person Events here.
Objectives:
- Describe emerging challenges and obstacles to providing high-quality birth-to-adolescent patient care.
- Review the latest clinical advances and discuss responsive strategies to evolving challenges faced by pediatricians.
- Discuss key public health issues facing Pennsylvania children.
Program:
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Saturday, 3/11 |
Title |
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8:00 am |
Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits |
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9:00 |
Welcoming Remarks |
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9:10-10:10 |
Saturday Keynote: Medical Storytelling and Responding to Online Threats and Harassment |
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10:10 - 10:55 |
Early Literacy and Early Child Development |
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10:55 - 11:10 |
15 min. Break |
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11:10 - 11:55 |
Autism:
What to Do While Waiting for a Diagnosis or Therapist |
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11:55 - 12:40 pm |
Psychopharmacology |
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12:40 - 1:20 |
Lunch |
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1:20-1:30 |
Move to new rooms |
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1:30 - 2:15 |
Concurrent sessions: (offered only once)
1.
Career Considerations: Early Career 2.
Career Considerations: Late Career/Heading into Retirement 3. Academic Career/Academic Promotion: How
Engagement in AAP/PA AAP Helps 4. Practice Management Update |
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2:15- 2:30 |
Break |
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2:30 – 3:15 |
The Legislation of Medical Care Using a Risk Management Lens |
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3:15 – 4:45 |
Hot Topics: I.
Cannabis and Pregnancy II.
Sex Trafficking III.
Refugee Health |
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4:45 – 5:00 pm |
Hot Topics Panel Q and A |
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5:00 |
Closing Remarks |
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5:00 – 6:00 pm |
Reception and Poster Presentations |
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Sunday, 3/12 |
Title |
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7:15 am – 8:00 |
Breakfast |
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8:00 am - 9:00 |
Pediatric Update I:
Hyperbilirubinemia II: Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome |
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9:00 – 9:15 |
Pediatric Update Panel Q and A |
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9:15 – 10:00 |
SMART Therapy for Asthma |
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10:00 – 10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Sunday Keynote: Avoiding Physician Burnout |
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Adolescent Update I: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome II. Sexually Transmitted Infections III. Contraceptives |
| 12:45 - 1:00 | Adolescent Update Panel Q&A |
| 1:00 | Closing remarks and evaluation Adjourn |
Hotel Information:
The 2023 Pediatric Conference will take place at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel, located at the following address:
Renaissance Allentown Hotel
12 North 7th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
You can book your room in the PA AAP room block at our discounted rate of $159/night until February 15, 2023. You can book your room online here, or you can call 1-800-468-3571 and mention the “American Academy of Pediatrics- PA Chapter" room block.
