2026 Program
MONDAY, March 2, 2026
7:30 - 8:15 am
Breakfast Workshop | Option #1 | In-Person & Virtual
"Case-based Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Discussion"
Adam Ratner, MD
- Describe the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases relevant to pediatric practice
- Discuss clinical presentations, differential diagnosis, practical testing strategies, and treatment for selected vaccine-preventable diseases
7:30 - 8:15 am
Breakfast Workshop | Option #2 | In-Person
(Held in conference rooms: D, E & F)
“Psychopharmacology For the Pediatric Office-Knowing What You Don't Know”
Amanda Downey, MD
- Identify key considerations for initiating and optimizing psychopharmacologic treatment for depression, anxiety, & ADHD in adolescents, including medication selection, side effect management, and monitoring protocols.
- Incorporate the latest evidence base, including findings from recent clinical trials, to guide psychopharmacologic treatment selection in pediatric primary care.
8:15 - 8:30 am
BREAK (Please visit our exhibits in the Scottsdale Plaza Foyer)
8:30 - 8:40 am
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLENARY SESSIONS: (Held in conference rooms: D, E & F)
8:40 - 9:20 am
“What Should I Do With This Funny Shaped Head?"
Ruth Bristol, MD
- Explore the common anomalies of infant head shapes, and how families may be educated and reassured
- Understand the differences in surgical and non-surgical head shape presentations
9:20 - 10 a.m.
"Measles Update & More
Adam Ratner
- Discuss the epidemiology and re-emergence of measles in the United States and globally
- Review the clinical features, pathophysiology, and management of children with suspected or confirmed measles
10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
BREAK (Please visit our exhibits in the Scottsdale Plaza Foyer)
10:20 - 11:00 am
“Sports Medicine Essentials: A Practical Guide for PCPs"
Randon Hall, MD
- Enhance attendees' ability to systematically evaluate common pediatric shoulder and knee injuries by applying a structured approach and evidence-based management strategies
- Update attendees on recent advancements and evolving best practices in the evaluation and management of pediatric shoulder and knee injuries, ensuring their clinical approach aligns with current pediatric sports medicine guidelines
11:00 - 11:40 am
"What's New, Exciting & Effective in Pediatric Headache Management"
Kara Lewis, MD
- Review recent advances in the understanding of pediatric headache pathophysiology.
- Evaluate new and emerging treatment strategies for pediatric headaches, including pharmacologic treatments, non-pharmacologic therapies (including neuromodulation), and integrative approaches.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to improve diagnosis and personalized treatment planning in children for the primary care provider (and sub-specialist).
11:40 am - 12:20 pm
"Let’s Talk Poop & Pain: Communicating with Patients About Constipation & Chronic Abdominal Pain"
Paul Tran, MD
- Explore common questions and concerns families raise regarding functional constipation and abdominal pain
- Construct a conversational framework for clear communication of these diagnoses