Future of Pediatrics
You are invited to this year’s Future of Pediatrics 2023: One Full Day Event
Join us in person on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, for our annual Future of Pediatrics CME program at the Marriott North Bethesda Conference Center.
This year’s Future of Pediatrics CME content will focus on pediatric obesity and comorbid conditions. The day will conclude with the Children’s National Annual Medical Staff Meeting together with the PHN Annual Member Meeting (dinner will be served). The schedule includes:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm – Future of Pediatrics CME Program
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Exhibition and Networking
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Children’s National Annual Medical Staff Meeting and PHN Annual Member Meeting
Register here today.
About Future of Pediatrics
Future of Pediatrics is an annual summer CME Program for community-based primary care pediatricians and specialists and is hosted by the Pediatric Health Network. The program includes CME presentations targeted at improving care provided by practicing pediatricians. The conference is usually aligned with the Children’s National Annual Medical Staff dinner – bringing our community pediatricians and Children’s National Hospital specialists together for an evening.
Past Presentations
FOP 2022
Topic 1
- Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH; Kathy Voglmayr, LICSW; Emma Goll, RDN, LDN – Caring for Eating Disorders in the Primary Care Setting (PDF)
Topic 2
- Nancy M. Bauman, M.D.; Maura Collins, S.L.P; Claire M. Lawlor, M.D.; Sona Sehgal, M.D. – Multiple Formula Changes and my Infant Patient Still Cannot Eat…The Infant Dysphagia Conundrum (PDF)
Topic 3
- Randall S. Burd, MD, PhD – A Value-Based Approach to Common Pediatric Surgical Problems (PDF)
Topic 4
- Roberta L. DeBiasi, MD, MS – COVID-19 Looking Back, Looking Ahead (PDF)
Topic 5
- Daniel A. Donoho, MD; Hasan Syed, MD – Practical Neurosurgery for Practicing Pediatricians (PDF)
Topic 6
- Adredu Plessis, MBChB – Prenatal Pediatrics: Back to the Future (PDF)
Topic 7
- Melissa Long, MD, Amanda Hastings, PsyD, BCBA, Leandra Godoy, PhD, Annie Inge, PhD, Kelly Register-Brown, MD – Enhanced Support to PCPs in the Identification and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF)
Topic 8
- Kaiane Habeshian, MD – Future of Pediatrics: Management of acne vulgaris (PDF)
Topic 9
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Kurt Newman, MD – Children’s National Update (PDF)
Topic 10
- Matthew Oetgen, MD, MBA – Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics (PDF)
Topic 11
- Jay Pershad, MD, MMM – High Value Urgent Care in Office Practice (PDF)
Topic 12
- Meghan Schott, DO FAPA – Suicidal Ideation and the Primary Care Physician (PDF)
Topic 13
- Lawrence J. D’Angelo, MD, MPH; Joseph H. Waters, MD – Caring for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth in the Primary Care Setting (PDF)
FOP 2021
Session 1
- Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH, and Nomi Sherwin, MD – Caring for Eating Disorders in the Era of COVID Presentation Slides (PDF) | AAP – Eating Disorders for the General Pediatrician Jan 2021 (PDF) | Delaney ED Clinic Description and Scheduling Instructions Jan 2020 (PDF)| Eating Disorders Protocol FAMILY INFORMATION- English- 04.09.19 (PDF)| Delaney preregistration form (.docx)| Family-Based Therapy: What is it and Why Does it Work? (PDF)| Nutrition Tips for Weight Gain (PDF)| PIR Eating Disorders Rome-Strandjord 2016 (PDF)| Recommended References for Anorexia (PDF)| SAHM Position Paper on Restrictive Eating Disorders (PDF)
- Patricia Kapunan, MD, MPH, and Joseph Waters, MD – Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Navigating Youth Sexual Health During a Pandemic (PDF) | Children’s National HIV PrEP Hotline (PDF) | Contraception Management Resources (PDF)| Free Reproductive Health Supplies (PDF) | STI Management Resources (PDF) | Youth Digital SRH Resources (PDF)
Session 2
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Kurt Newman, M.D., Bud Wiedermann, M.D., M.A. – Children’s National Hospital & COVID-19 Update (PDF)
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Kofi Essel, M.D., M.PH. – Food Insecurity 101: Effective Strategies to Screen & Intervene (PDF) | AAP Policy Statement Promoting Food Security for All Children (PDF) | AAP FRAC Toolkit (PDF) | AAP Food Insecurity Infographic (PDF)| Overview of Food Insecurity Coding (PDF) | AAP FRAC Pro-Con List (PDF)
Session 3
- A. Yasmine Kirkorian, M.D. – Infantile Hemangiomas and Port Wine Stains (PDF)
- Kaiane Habeshian, M.D. – Atopic Dermatitis: Management Recommendations for Pediatricians (PDF) | Bleach Baths, Oatmeal Baths and Wet Wraps for Eczema (PDF)
Session 4
- Candice Dawes, M.D. – Navigating a World with Asthma Parent Advisory Panel Presentation (PDF)
- Children’s National Resources for Providers (link)
- Impact DC (link)
- Rana Hamdy, M.D., Ariella Slovin, M.D., David Sullivan, M.D. – Know when to say when: Antimicrobial stewardship case studies (PDF)
Session 5
- Jay Pershad, M.D., MMM – Office Management of Minor Injuries and Procedures Presentation (.pptx)
Session 6
- Kate Raber; Lauren Pavone, RD; Joyana McMahon – You’ve Diagnosed Celiac Disease … Now What? Presentation (PDF) | Questions/Referrals/Education: celiac@childrensnational.org
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Laura Gray; Ph.D.; Elisha Peterson, M.D.; Kelsey Borner, Ph.D. – Chronic Pain Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic Presentation (PDF)| Rise and Shine Blog Link
FOP 2020
Session 1
- Adre du Plessis, M.B.Ch.B. – Prenatal Pediatrics: Building the Bridge for Children From High-Risk Pregnancies
- Prenatal Pediatrics Institute Contact Info
Phone: 202-476-7409
Fax: 202-476-5897 - Christina Grant, M.D., Ph.D. – Newborn Screens of Lysosomal Storage Diseases | Newborn Screening Resources
Session 2
- Elizabeth Estrada, M.D. – Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Diagnosis and Management | Diabetes Risk, Referral and Diagnostic Criteria
- Nadia Merchant, M.D. –
Normal and Abnormal Variation in Pubertal Development
Session 3
- Priya Vaidyanathan, M.D. – Management of Abnormal Thyroid Labs in the Primary Care Setting | Abnormal Thyroid Q&A Outstanding Questions
- Bita Arabshahi, M.D., F.A.A.P. – A Pediatrician’s Approach to a Young Child with Non-Traumatic Joint Effusion | Evaluation of a Young Child Joint Effusion Handout
Session 4
- Amaziah Coleman, M.D. and Claire Boogard, M.D. – Allergic Reactions: When to Refer? | Eczema Care Packet |
Instructions For Home Feeding of Peanut Protein For Infants |
Peanut Allergy Prevention Guidelines |
Penicillin Allergy Brochure - Anna Kirkorian, M.D. – Dermatologic Manifestations of COVID-19
Sessions 5
- Claire Lawlor, M.D. – Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Primary Care Management and When to Refer | Advanced Sleep Apnea Clinic Contact Information
- Kristina Hardy, Ph.D. and Laura Kenealy, Ph.D., ABPP-CN – Neuropsychological Evaluations | Neuropsychology Referral Guidelines |
How to Request a School Evaluation Sample Letter |
How to Request a School Evaluation – Spanish |
6 Steps to Request a Free School Evaluation |
Neuropsych Intake Form – Spanish |
Neuropsych Intake Form – English |
Pediatric Neuropsychology Parent Brochure – Spanish |
Pediatric Neuropsychology Parent Brochure – English
Sessions 6
- Brooke Bokor, M.D., MPH and Natasha Ramsey, M.D., MPH – Meeting Teens Where They Are: the Contraceptive Discussion | Contraception FAQ for providers Deborah Me 9-26-15 | Contraception Resources for Providers | Contraception Resources for Youth | Adolescent Young Adult Medicine Specialty Referral Guidelines | Contraception Education Tools for Talking with Patients |Medical Eligibility CDC Handout | Prescribing OCP Tips
- Asad Bandealy, M.D., MPH, Heidi Schumacher, M.D. and Amy Dyett, MEd –Identifying and Addressing School Absenteeism in Pediatric Practice | Straight A’s – FOP Talk Resource | School and Community Resources for DC, MD and VA
Practice Manager’s Conference Presentations: Practice Management Road to Recovery Series
July 8, 2020 – Practice Recovery 101: Reports and Recalls
July 22, 2020 – Practice Recovery 102: Payment Collection
August 5, 2020 – Practice Recovery 103: Best Practices – New Initiatives and Implementing Changes
August 19, 2020 – Practice Recovery 104: Employee with COVID-19 / Wellness in Your Workplace
FOP 2019
Day 1
- Laura Tochen, M.D., and Lauren Dome, CPNP-PC, PMHS — Overview and Management of Tics and Tourette Syndrome
- Julia Aziz, M.D., and Daniel Lewin, Ph.D., D, ABSM — Evaluating and Managing Sleep Disorders
- Elisha Peterson, M.D., F.A.A.P., Laura S. Gray, Ph.D., and Kelsey Borner, Ph.D. — Improving Pain Management
- Daniel Lewin, Ph.D., D, ABSM — Mindfulness Medicine: Basics for Pediatricians
- Veronica Gunn, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P. — Improving Care for Pediatric Populations
- Rebecca Begtrup, D.O., M.P.H. — Sharing the Road: Getting the most from your MAP
- Ryan Uy, M.D., M.P.H. — Clinical Pearls in ADHD Management
- Michael Mintz, Psy.D. — A Parent-Centered Approach to Autism Diagnosis in Toddlerhood
- Patricia Kapunan, M.D., M.P.H. — Eating Disorders in Adolescents: When to Worry and What to Do
- Sun-Young Ahn, M.D., and Kirtida Mistry, MBBCh, DCH, MRCPCH, FASN — Hypertension Essentials
- Benjamin Martin, M.D. — Practical Orthopaedics: Common Congenital Diagnoses in the Newborn
Day 2
- Bud Wiedermann, M.D., M.A. — Diagnosing Illnesses You’ve Never Seen Before
- Tanya Hinds, M.D., and Julie Berg, M.D. — Child Sexual Victimization
- Elizabeth Sherwin, M.D. — Arrhythmias: When to Worry?
- Jaime Wolfe, M.D. — Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Recognition, Management, and Misperceptions
- Natasha Shur, M.D. — Genetics and Telemedicine: Extending Our Reach
- Carrie Barron, M.D. — Human Flourishing and Positive Psychology
- Colby Tyson, M.D. — Suicide Screening: Practical Approach to Identifying Suicide Risk and Next Steps for the Pediatrician
- Faith Kelley, M.D. — Safety Planning around Suicidal Ideation
- Marc DiSabella, D.O., and Angela Fletcher, Psy.D. — Top Ten Ways You Can Help Manage Pediatric and Adolescent Headache
- Gerard Gioia, Ph.D., Jeffrey Strelzik, M.D., and Maya Nair, M.D. — Top Ten Ways You Can Help Manage Pediatric and Adolescent Headache
2019 Practice Manager’s Conference
PHN and Children’s National Updates – Presented by Sonya Burroughs, M.D.
Pediatric Health Network – Presented by Dianna Abney, M.D.
Care Coordination and Integration in Primary Care – Presented by Rachel Bakersmith
Quality Improvement 101 – Presented by Ellie Hamburger, M.D.
Interoperability Explained – Presented by Farah Saeed
Incorporating Wellness into Your Workplace – Presented by Ajay Tejasvi, Ph.D.
Patient Engagement – Presented by Vince Ascrizzi, M.D.
The New Right Chart Panel, HEDIS and Registries – Sonya Burroughs, M.D. and Stacy Gregory
FOP 2018
- Burcin Uygungil, M.D., M.P.H. — Early Allergen Introduction & Prevention of Food Allergy
- Daniel S. Lewin, Ph.D., DABSM, CBSM — Pediatric Sleep/Circadian Disorders: Management Tools and Strategies
- Diana X. Bharucha-Goebel, M.D., and Sarah (Sally) Evans, M.D. — Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Updates in Diagnosis and Management
- Eleanor R. Mackey, Ph.D., and Evan P. Nadler, M.D. — Bariatric Surgery in Children & Adolescents (Who to Refer, When to Refer & What to Expect)
- Ellie Hamburger, M.D., and Mark Weissman, M.D. — Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Taking a Stand
- Joanna Cohen, M.D. — Low Acuity Emergency Department Visits
- Karen Robbins, M.D., and Amaziah Coleman, M.D. — Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management
- Kathy Katz, Ph.D.; Kelly Coble, LCSW-C; Jeff Bostic, M.D., Ed.D; and Lawrence Wissow, M.D. — Enhancing Family Motivation to Access and Sustain Treatment: Strategies for Pediatricians in Work with Resistant Patient Families
- Kyzwana Caves, M.D., FAAP, and Brooke Bokor, M.D., M.P.H. — Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) in the Primary Care Setting
- Marc P. DiFazio, M.D. — Concussion: Update on Pathophysiology and Mechanisms
- Miriam Bornhorst, M.D. — Genes and Cancer
- Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP, FACHE — Population Health Early Lessons for Pediatricians
- Shannon Kelly, M.D., Jeffrey Rabin, D.O., and Sean Tabaie, M.D. — Management of the Child with Cerebral Palsy
- Shilpa Patel, M.D., M.P.H.; Lisa Tuchman, M.D., M.P.H.; and Asad Bandealy, M.D., M.P.H. — Improving Firearms Safety: What Can You Do as a Pediatrician?
- Shireen Atabaki, M.D., M.P.H. — Telemedicine: Improving Access to Pediatric Sub-Specialty Care
- Sona Sehgal, M.D. — I can’t go to school my tummy hurts! Functional Abdominal Pain
- Stephanie Gurevich, PA-C, and Jessica Wisniewski, MSN, CPNP — Craniosynostosis and Positional Plagiocephaly
- Tracey Ambrose, AuD, CCC-A — Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
- William Sheehan, M.D. — Recurrent Wheezing in Preschool Children
FOP 2017
CME PROGRAM: “Practical Pediatrics for the Practicing Pediatrician”
CNHN has sponsored its Future of Pediatrics CME Program annually each June since 1999. The program includes two full-days of CME presentations — targeted at improving the care provided by practicing pediatricians. We have aligned our CME program with the Children’s National Annual Medical Staff dinner — bringing our community pediatricians and Children’s National specialists together for an evening.
What’s happening at this year’s CNHN Future of Pediatrics?
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 | Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center
- 8:45 a.m., Mark Weissman, M.D. — Welcome & Introduction: “Shared Care” between Primary Care & Specialists
- 9:00 a.m., Naida Kalloo, M.D., — Pediatric Urology: When to Refer
- 9:30 a.m., Rana Hamdy, M.D., — Judicious Use of Antibiotics in Primary Care
- 10:30 a.m., Craig DeWolfe, M.D., — BRUE: Brief Unexplained Events in Infants
- 11:15 a.m., Michael Lotke, M.D., Raquel Langdon, M.D., Laura Gray, M.D., Angela Fletcher, M.D., Robin Fabin, B.S.N., — Co-Managing POTS patients
- 12:30 a.m., Mark Weissman, M.D., — Children’s National Updates (Lunch)
- 1:30 p.m., Ashraf Harahsheh, M.D., — Syncope & Chest Pain in Children: To Refer or Not Refer
- 2:15 p.m., Robin Doroshow, M.D., — When Should the PCP Order a Cardiac Test?
- 3:00 p.m., Ian Leibowitz, M.D., — Value-Based Care Approach to GE Reflux in Infants
- 3:30 p.m., Brooke Bokor, M.D., — Contraception
- 4:00 p.m., Scott Norton, M.D., Yasmine Kirkorian, M.D., Kalyani Marathe, M.D., — Pediatric Dermatology Updates: Cost-Conscious Care; Simple Solutions for Scaly Stuff; Infant Birthmark Evaluation
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
- 8:45 a.m., Mark Weissman, M.D., — Welcome & Introduction: Shared Care Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care
- 9:00 a.m., Mental Health Screening & Triage in Primary Care Practice
- 9:30 a.m., Mental Health Resources & Co-Management
- 12:30 p.m., Mark Weissman, M.D., — CNHN Updates & Announcements
- 12:45 p.m., Drs. Quion, Gray & Chapman — Immigrant Health
- 1:45 p.m., Benny Kerzner, M.D., — Best Practices for the Management of Celiac Disease
- 2:15 p.m., Gustavo Nino, M.D., Daniel Lewin, M.D., — Evaluating & Managing Sleep Disorders
- 3:15 p.m., Daniel Lewin, M.D., Eena Kapoor, M.D., — Mindfulness Medicine
- 4:00 p.m., Benjamin Martin, M.D., Matthew Oetgen, M.D., — Orthopedics Update: Value-Based Management of Common Orthopedic Concerns
FOP 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
- Roberta DeBiasi, M.D., M.S. — Zika Update: Summer 2016 Key Information for Clinicians
- Sean Hofherr, M.D. — Molecular Diagnostics for Genetic Diseases
- Burcin Uygungil, M.D. — How to Diagnose Food Allergies
- Hemant Sharma, M.D. — Latest Guidelines in Early Food Allergen Introduction
- William Gaillard, M.D. — Co-Morbidities and Pediatric Epilepsy
- Joelle Simpson, M.D., M.P.H., Theresa Walls, M.D. — Disaster Preparedness for Community Pediatricians
- Lawrence D’Angelo, M.D. — Adolescent Immunization Update
- Paul Kaplowitz, M.D. — Working Together to Provide High-Value Care in Pediatric Endocrinology: The Choosing Wisely Initiative
- A. Yasmine Kirkorian, M.D. — Blisters, Hives & Other Tales from the Emergency Room
- John Snyder, M.D. — Better GI Management
- Mohamad Jaafar, M.D. — Instrument Based Vision Screening
- Matthew Oetgen, M.D. — Peds Ortho: Child with Leg Length Discrepancy
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
- Matthew Biel, M.D., M.Sc. — Common Factors in Pediatric Mental Health Care
- Faith Rowland, M.D. — “Oh No! A Sad Child/Teen-Now What?” Key Tips to Managing Childhood & Teen Depression
- Angela Sagar, M.D. — Anxiety in Children & Adolescents
- Lynne McIntyre, M.S.W. — When the Patient is Not Your Patient: Maternal Mental Health in the Pediatric Context
- Bhavin Dave, M.D. — Early Childhood Mental Health
- Mary Gabriel, M.D. — Mental Health Check Up
- David Mathison, M.D., MBA — The Evolving Medical Neighborhood: Acute Care Outside the Medical Home
- Jennifer Chapman, M.D., Shilpa Patel, M.D., Kavita Parikh, M.D. — Febrile UTI’s in Practice
- Colin Stewart, M.D. — Explosive Kids: Affect Dysregulation and How to Assess and Manage It
- Benjamin Martin, M.D. — The Limping Child
- Gerard A. Gioia, Ph.D.
FOP 2015
Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center, June 9, 2015
CME Program: “Practical Pediatrics for the Practicing Pediatrician”
Future of Pediatrics 2015: Helpful resources
Day 1: Tuesday June 9th, 2015
- Mark Weissman, M.D., Ellen Hamburger, M.D. — Welcome & Introduction: “Shared Care” between Primary Care & Specialists
- CNMC Panel Presenters — Caring for The Medically Complex Child & Family (Complex Care, HELP, POCC, PANDAS Programs)
- Randall Burd, M.D., Ph.D. — Don’t Get Burned: Office Evaluation & Management of Burn Injuries
- Steven Hardy, Ph.D., Amanda Thompson, Ph.D. — Helping Children & Families Cope with Needle Sticks
- Benny Kerzner, M.D., and Panel — Resolving Feeding Difficulties-An Approach for the Primary Care Provider
- Mark Weissman, M.D. — Children’s National Updates (Lunch)
- Lee Beers, M.D., Joyce Harrison, M.D., and Panel — Mental Health Consultation/Integration in Primary Care
- Brooke Bokor, M.D., M.P.H., Aaron Burgess, M.S.W. — Caring for the LGBTQ Youth: What the Primary Care Pediatrician Needs to Know
- Kristine Schmitz, M.D., Brooke Bokor, M.D., M.P.H. — Best Practices in Contraceptive Counseling: A Primer for the General Pediatrician | Handouts
- Michael Hsieh, M.D. — Transitional Urology: Optimizing Care for Adolescent and Adults with Pediatric-Onset Urologic Conditions
- Iman Sami, M.D. — Children Who Snore: Do They All Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
- A. Yasmine Kirkorian, M.D., Scott Norton, M.D., Kalyani Marathe, M.D. — Birthmarks: Pigmented, Depigmented, Lumpy-Bumpy & “Delayed” | PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3
- Iris Rubin, M.D., Scott Norton, M.D., A. Yasmine Kirkorian, M.D., Kalyani Marathe, M.D. — Vascular Lesions, Malformations, Anomalies, Tumors & Hemangiomas: What they Are? What to Do? When to Worry? When to Refer? | PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3
Day 2: Wednesday June 10th, 2015
- Sarah Viall, PPCNP-BC — Newborn Metabolic Screening: Managing Results
- Jennifer Tender, M.D., Mudiwah Kadeshe, MSN, RNC — Managing Common Breastfeeding Challenges in Primary Care
- Brian Reilly, M.D., Judith Campbell, RN — Managing Tongue-Tie or Ankyloglossia in Practice | PDF 2
- Penny Glass, Ph.D. — Problems with Premies: Why “Catch-Up” is for French Fries
- Cathy Scheiner, M.D., Laura Ball, Ph.D. — Improving Recognition & Care Coordination for Children with Speech & Language Disorders
- Sona Sehgal, M.D. — GI Update: Improving Care for Constipation & GERD
- Mark Weissman, M.D. — CNHN Updates & Announcements
- Megan Gray, M.D., Jennifer Chapman, M.D. — Guidelines for Pediatric Immigrant Health
- Jennifer Chapman, M.D., Shilpa Patel, M.D., Kavita Parikh, M.D. — Improving Bronchiolitis Management & Prevention
- Cara Biddle, M.D., Kappy Laning, NP — 2014 RSV Prophylaxis Guidelines: Shifts in Practice and Patient Outcomes
- Mathula Thangarajh, M.D. — Partnering for Better Care for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
- Jeffrey Moak, M.D. — Co-Managing the Adolescent with Orthostatic Intolerance
- Benjamin Martin, M.D., Matthew Oetgen, M.D. — Common Orthopaedic Issues
