Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds

2026 Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference

November 20-21

This conference is designed for healthcare providers who treat pediatric patients with sports medicine injuries and orthopedic problems. Friday afternoon breakout tracks are available in sports medicine, rehabilitation and MSK ultrasound. Saturday will feature two hands-on breakout sessions: an MSK ultrasound workshop scanning pediatric models, and a rehabilitation lab highlighting treatment techniques for pediatric sports and orthopedic patients. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/SMED26.

2027 Critical Care Bootcamp for APPs

January 8, 2027

This hands-on simulation activity is designed for advanced practice providers (APPs) who are new to practice or preparing to enter critical care. Participants will gain exposure to chest tube placement, central venous catheter insertion and endotracheal intubation. Through expert instruction, demonstrations and didactics using pediatric-specific equipment, participants will strengthen their knowledge of pediatric anatomy, procedural indications and evidence-based techniques. For more information and to register, visit NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/2027AcuteCare.

2027 Ohio EMSC Conference

March 5, 2027

The Ohio EMSC Annual Conference is a statewide educational event designed to advance the clinical knowledge, skills and pediatric readiness of prehospital and emergency department professionals. Through keynote presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, interactive learning opportunities, and general lectures, participants will engage in evidence-based education focused on improving outcomes for children in emergency settings. For more information and to register, visit

NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/2027OHEMSC.

2027 Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference for Primary Care Clinicians

March 19, 2027

This one-day hybrid conference is designed to provide primary care and general pediatric clinicians with up-to-date information on the identification, diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions. Attendees will also receive practical resources to help care for their patients and have the opportunity to connect with the pediatric gastroenterology team at Nationwide Children’s through discussions and networking. For more information and to register, visit NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/GI2027.

2027 Upcoming Conferences

  • January 21-22, Foundations and Innovations in Cerebral Palsy Conference
  • January 29, 12th Annual Pediatric Update for Advanced Practice Providers
  • February 19, Pediatric Otolaryngology Research Symposium
  • March 8, Virtual Therapeutic Recreation Conference
  • April 9, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
  • April 30, Northwest Ohio Pediatric Summit
  • May 10-13, Neonatal/Fetal Conference

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Pediatric Grand Rounds take place every Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. Click here for more information.

Upcoming sessions include:

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Topic                               

Speaker and Institution                               

November 5 

A Flexible Approach: How to Evaluate and Manage the Hypermobile Child 

William Black, PhD, and Laura Pratt, MD

Nationwide Children's

November 12 

Running on Empty: The Hidden Impact of Iron Deficiency in Childhood and Adolescence 

Amanda Jacobson-Kelly, MD

Nationwide Children's

November 19 

Humphrey Family Hospice and Palliative Medicine Lectureship: Navigating Hope and Miracles in Charged Moments 

Dominic Moore, MD, FAAP

University of Utah Health 

November 26 

Thanksgiving Day - No Grand Rounds 

December 3 

The Hidden Genetics of Pediatric Focal Epilepsy: Lessons From Surgical Cohorts 

Tracy Bedrosian, PhD 

Nationwide Children's

December 10 

Eaton Lecture: Accelerating the Translation of Science to the Primary Care Bedside: Lessons Learned From Research and Innovation 

Alex Fiks, MD, MSC

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 

December 17 

Ethan Sklaw Patient Champion Rheumatology Lectureship 

Kathryn Torok, MD 

University of Pittsburgh 

December 24 and 31 

Holiday Break - No Grand Rounds 

Claim Your MOC/Continuing Certification Credits for 2026

Is your maintenance of certification (MOC) cycle ending this year? Be sure to claim your credit on time. It’s easy and free. If you actively participated in a Nationwide Children’s-approved MOC Part 4 quality improvement (QI) project, submit your credit claim no later than November 27, 2026. For more information, visit the ANCHOR MOC page or email MOC@NationwideChildrens.org.

Behavioral Health Webinars

November 12, noon to 1 p.m.
Locally Focused School Based Mental Health

Geeta Ilipilla, MD

Virtual: https://zoom.us/j/99883285888

December 17, noon to 1 p.m.
Addiction
Chris Hammond, MD, PhD
Virtual: https://zoom.us/j/92928977229

Lounge and Learn

Plan to join the upcoming virtual sessions at 7:30 a.m. 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 sessions:

November 13 – Amanda Jacobson-Kelly, MD, Iron Guidelines
December 11 – Adolfo Etchegaray, MD, Fetal Surgery Update and Advances in Transplacental Therapies for Monogenic Conditions