Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds

5th Annual Pediatric Dermatology Symposium

October 2

The 5th Annual Pediatric Dermatology Symposium will highlight updates on pediatric dermatologic conditions and concerns encountered in the primary care practice. The goal is to equip primary care providers with the knowledge and resources to confidently care for patients within their setting and to give providers insights into the pediatric dermatology clinic. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/DERM2026.

Nationwide Children’s EMS Pediatric Education Day

October 9

This event brings together prehospital providers for a dynamic educational experience focused on pediatric emergency care. Participants will explore the best practices, strengthen clinical decision-making skills and build confidence in the assessment and management of pediatric patients. Through expert-led presentations and real-world insights, attendees will gain practical knowledge they can apply in the field and leave better prepared to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children in emergency situations. Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/2026nchems.

42nd Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-on School Nursing Skills

October 16

This year’s conference features dynamic speakers addressing a wide range of important topics, including food allergies, EMS practices, digital boundaries, functional seizures and more. Participants also have access to hands-on skills sessions designed to enhance practical knowledge and clinical expertise.

School nurses, school administrators and other public health professionals involved in supporting the health and well-being of children and families through school settings are encouraged to attend.

Register at NationwideChildrens.cloud-cme.com/SHC2026.

2026 Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference

November 20-21

This conference is designed for health care 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 Upcoming Conferences

  • January 8, Acute Care Conference
  • January 21-22, Cerebral Palsy Education Conference
  • January 29, 12th Annual Pediatric Update for Advanced Practice Providers
  • January 29, 12th Annual Pediatric Update for Advanced Practice Providers
  • March 5, OH EMS for Children Conference
  • March 19, Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference for Primary Care Clinicians
  • April 9, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

GRAND ROUNDS



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

Upcoming sessions include:

Date

Topic

Speaker and Institution

9/10

Noninvasive Assessment of Liver Disease: Scanning Beneath the Surface

Christine Lee, MD

Boston Children’s Hospital

9/17

The Impact of Pediatric Malnutrition

Praveen Goday, MD, and Samantha Goedde-Papamihail, MS, RD, LD
Nationwide Children's

9/24

TBD

10/1

Prognosis to Progress: Treating the Population Through Partners For Kids

Gavin Baumgardner, DO, MHA, and

Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP Nationwide Children’s - PFK

10/8

Advancing Children’s Health Using National Clinical Research Networks: PEDSnet and PCORnet®

Chris Forrest, MD, PhD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Maintenance of Certification Cycle Dates

Check your MOC/continuing certification cycle dates. Is your cycle ending this year? If so, be sure to claim your credit in 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. If you need to get your QI project approved for MOC Part 4 credit, submit your application materials no later than October 16, 2026. For more information, visit the ANCHOR MOC page or email MOC@NationwideChildrens.org.

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:

September 11 – Ron Birchfield, Manager, Physician Consult Transfer Center/Physician Direct (PCTC/PDC), Updates and Changes

October 9 – Pablo Sanchez, MD, and Bill Long, MD, RSV Prevention