Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update

(From the April 2026 issue of MedStat)

Pediatric Asthma Conference

May 7-8

The 16th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference will highlight emerging information and practical advice regarding asthma management for providers of asthma patients across all levels of care. A pre-conference day will focus on updates in the diagnosis and management of food allergies. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/ASTHMA26.

Neonatal/Fetal Conference

May 11-14

The 2026 Neonatal/Fetal Conference will highlight concepts of the use of evidence-based principles of care in perinatal, fetal and neonatal practice. The goal of the conference is to offer science, methodology, practice initiatives and discussion points for the participants to explore. The target audience includes nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers and other health care workers who need to broaden their abilities to support babies, parents and families in the health care setting. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/NEOFET2026.

Ohio Foster Care Summit

May 27-28

The Ohio Foster Care Summit is a collaborative two-day event bringing together health care professionals, child welfare teams, foster and kinship families, group homes and residential facilities and youth with lived experience. This engaging conference highlights statewide initiatives, practical strategies and trauma-informed approaches to improve care and support for youth in foster care. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/OFCS26.

Ohio Integrated Primary Care Conference

May 29

This conference will bring together professionals across a range of disciplines to foster connection, share best practices and explore innovative approaches that advance integrated care models for children and families. Discover how integrated primary care is transforming patients, clinicians and communities, and collaborate to shape the future of pediatric integrated care in Ohio. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/OIPC2026.

Pediatric Cardiology Symposium

June 5

The 2026 Pediatric Cardiology Symposium is designed to provide pediatric practitioners with practical, up-to-date knowledge for recognizing and managing both common and complex cardiovascular conditions in children. Through focused lectures, interactive case discussions and hands-on breakout sessions, participants will build confidence in identifying cardiac red flags, understanding current diagnostic and treatment approaches and knowing when to refer to subspecialty care. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/cardio2026.

Ohio Pediatric Forensic Multidisciplinary Teams and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Conference

August 6-7

This statewide conference unites sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), legal professionals, law enforcement, child protective services and multidisciplinary team members dedicated to improving the response to child abuse. Through interactive sessions, case reviews and panels, attendees will explore innovative practices, share perspectives and build stronger partnerships to ensure Ohio’s children and families receive the highest standard of care. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/PSANE26.

4th Annual Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons: Program Development and Beyond

August 19-21

Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Center for Robotic Surgery has planned an educational conference featuring case presentations and panel discussions focused on robotic surgery program development and common clinical applications. This event also includes introductory and advanced hands-on robotic surgery lab experience for practicing pediatric surgeons. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/ROBOTICS26.

Upcoming Conferences

  • July 29, Bereavement and Tissue Donation Symposium
  • August 14, Adaptive Sports Conference
  • August 28-29, 20th Annual Pediatric Urology Laparoscopy Course
  • August 31-September 4, Myology Course
  • September 9-11, Second Pediatric Oncology Integrative Diagnostics and Targeted Therapies Symposium
  • September 23, XR Extended Reality
  • September 25, Heart Center Research
  • October 2, 5th Annual Pediatric Dermatology Symposium
  • October 9, Nationwide Children’s EMS Conference
  • October 16, School Health Update
  • November 17-19, Research Retreat
  • November 20-21, Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Pediatric Grand Rounds take place every Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. A schedule of upcoming and prior recorded sessions is on the Nationwide Children’s Physician Connect app and the ANCHOR calendar.

Upcoming sessions include:

Date                         

Topic                         

Speaker and Institution                         

4/2

Precision Pediatrics: Genetic Testing for Kids With Kidney Disease 

Nina Mann, MD, and Bianca Zapanta, DO 

Nationwide Children’s

4/9

Lessons Unlearned: The Return of Measles 

Adam Ratner, MD 

NYU Langone Health 

4/16

Neonatal and Pediatric Drug and Device Development 

Jonathan Davis, MD 

Tufts University 

4/23

Richard J. Brilli Visiting Professorship in Pediatric Quality and Safety Introduction

Paul Sharek, MD, MPH 

Seattle Children’s Hospital 

4/30

Let Babies and Their Mothers Eat: Dietary Avoidance is NOT a Benign Recommendation 

David Stukus, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI 

Nationwide Children’s 

5/7

Hypothermic Infants 

Kathryn Westphal, MD, and Vignesh Doraiswamy, MD 

Nationwide Children’s

5/14

Presentation of Platelet Transfusion Clinical Practice Guidelines 

Ryan Metcalf, MD, CQA 

University of Utah 

5/21

TBD 

  

5/28

Drug Allergy for the Practicing Pediatrician 

Allison Ramsey, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI 

University of Rochester 

Lounge and Learn

Plan to join the upcoming virtual sessions at 7:30 a.m. via Webex. If you have questions or want to receive session invitations, email Bruce.Meyer@NationwideChildrens.org or Rhonda.Burk@NationwideChildrens.org or call the office to leave a message at (614) 722-4550.

Upcoming virtual session:

April 10 – Greg Pearson, MD, Update on Plagiocephaly

May 8 – Joan Han, MD, Changes to Obesity Management at Nationwide Children's