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Nov. 7-8, 2025 19th Annual Mohsen Ziai Pediatric Conference
This is a two-day intensive program will provide academic and clinical information in a format that emphasizes the practical application of current concepts relevant to office practice and to professionals involved in the care of children. Pediatric, family practice and emergency physicians, as well as advanced practice providers and nurses will benefit from this year’s program, which includes expert faculty speaking on a variety of current pediatric issues.
This event is In-person only.
Led by nationally recognized experts, our agenda covers today’s most pressing topics in pediatric medicine, including:
- Vaccines: What’s new, what’s next
- AI in Pediatric Practice: Harnessing technology for better care
- Hypotonia & Cystic Fibrosis: Diagnostic pearls and management strategies
- Autism & Food Allergies: Evolving perspectives and treatment updates
Special highlights:
- Featured speaker: Dr. Sandy Chung, past President of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Inspirational keynote: Tim Gabrielson, illusionist and speaker with Win Win Charity
- Ample networking and Q&A opportunities with thought leaders
Target Audience
- Pediatricians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric RNs and Nurse Practitioners
- Family Medicine RNs and Nurse Practitioners
- Allied Health Professionals
- Hospital and Industry Professionals
- Pediatric Specialists that include and not limited to:
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Allergy/Immunology
- Behavioral Health
- Endocrinology
In Memoriam
Questions about this event? Contact us at [email protected]
Learning Objectives
- Identify patients who meet clinical criteria for exposure therapy for food allergies
- Implement evidence-based clinical tools and algorithms to evaluate infants and children with hypotonia
- Expand the application of early screening, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based interventions for patients at risk for and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- Recognize key members of the interdisciplinary team needed to care for patients with cystic fibrosis
19th Annual Mohsen Ziai Pediatric Conference Agenda-
8:00am – 8:15am - Welcome and Dr. Mohsen Ziai Legacy Video by Program Directors
- Laura Madoo, DO, FAAP, Program Director, Pediatrician, Capital Area Pediatrics
- Cynthia Gibson, MD, Department Chairman, Pediatrics, Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
8:15am – 9:00am - Immunology of Vaccines
Michael Pichichero, MD, VP & Director, Rochester General Hospital Research Institute
9:00am – 9:45am - Autism
Shalinee Khurana, MD, Medical Director, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, Inova Children’s Developmental Pediatrics
9:45am – 10:15 am - AM Break with Exhibitors
10:15am – 11:00am - Child Care Access for Pediatricians: Policy, Advocacy and Resources
Megan Prior, MD, FAAP, Attending Physician, Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health at Columbia Heights
11:00am – 12:00pm - Keynote Tim Gabrielson, illusionist and speaker with Win Win Charity
12:00pm – 1:00pm - Lunch with Exhibitors
1:00pm – 1:45pm - Hip Pathology
Evan Sheppard, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Division of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Children's National Washington, DC
1:45pm – 2:30pm - Emerging Therapies for Food Allergies
Kirti Johal, MD, Allergy and Immunologist Allergy Partners
2:30pm – 3:00pm - PM Break with Exhibitors
3:00pm – 3:45pm - Breakout Session – 3 Tracks (choose 1 of 3 from below)
4:00pm – 4:45pm - Breakout Session – 3 Tracks (choose 1 of 3 from below)
Genetic Testing - Inova Genetic Outpatient Counselors, Inova Children’s Hospital: Conference Room 3
Rebecca Miller, MS, LCGC, Lucy Drayson, MGC, LCGC, Olivia Wilmarth, MS, GC, Akos Berthold, MMSc, GC, Kylie Whalen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM, Shelby Duffer, MS, CGC, Natalie Hauser, MD,
Marta Biderman, MD, FACMG
Clinical Conundrums - Inova Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residents: Conference Room 2
Nicholas Errico, MD, Rakshana Selvarajan, DO, Hannah Bashaw, DO, Izzat Shbeeb, MD, Lena Weber, MD
Medical Education - Faculty, UVA School of Medicine Inova Campus: Conference Room 4
5:30pm – 7:00pm - HAPPY HOUR: Conference Room 5
7:30am – 8:00am - Coffee and Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00am – 8:05am - Introduction & Welcome
Program Directors: Laura Madoo, DO and Cynthia Gibson, MD
8:05am – 8:30am - Update from Virginia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Natasha Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM, PMH-C, President, Virginia Chapter
8:30am – 9:15am - Practical AI in Pediatric Practice
Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, FACHE, Past President, American Academy of Pediatrics, CEO, Trusted Doctors
9:15am – 10:00am - The Floppy Frontier: Exploring Hypotonia, Hypermobility and the Developing Child
Kelly Pham, MD, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Reach Center
10:00am – 10:30 am - AM Break with Exhibitors
10:30am – 11:15am - Dr. William Bekenstein Pediatric Lecture - Advocacy
Barbara Boardman, MD, Percita Ellis, MD, Arshia Qaadir, MD, Shevani Sahai, MD, Patty Seo-Meyer, MD
11:15am – 12:00pm - Cystic Fibrosis
Dagne Assefa, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
12:00pm – 1:00pm - Lunch with Exhibitors
1:00pm – 1:45pm - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Ian Leibowitz, MD, Medical Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
1:45pm – 2:30pm - TBD
2:30pm – 3:00pm - PM Break with Exhibitors
3:00pm – 3:45pm - TBD
3:45pm – 4:30pm - TBD
4:30pm - Closing Remarks by Program Directors
Parking:
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in any surface lot. Use Entrance 3 under the pedestrian bridge to enter the conference center and take the stairs or elevator to Level 2.
Airports and Ground Transportation
Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) is centrally located between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Reagan Airports (DCA). Union Station (in Washington, DC) is located about 30-40 minutes from the campus. Both airports along with Union Station offer onsite ground transportation to Fairfax, VA which is about a 30–40-minute drive. Uber or Lyft are also reliable ground transportation options in the DC metro area.
Travel
Hotel Accommodations:
There are many hotels in the area that are located nearby. Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) and offer us discounted rates.
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 571-327-2277
Inova/corporate rate code: 8296INOVA
3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 849-9400
Program Directors
 | Cynthia Gibson, MD, MHA Chair, Department of Pediatrics Peds SL Director, Clinical Excellence Pediatric Critical Care Physician Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital |
 | Laura Madoo, DO, FAAP Pediatrician, Capital Area Pediatrics Continuity Clinic Director Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency |
Speaker Disclosure Statement
Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Barbara Boardman, MD, MPH, FAAP
Percita Ellis, MD, FAAP
Shalinee Khurana, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Rebecca Miller, MS, LCGC
Michael Pichichero, MD
Arshia Qaadir, MD
Shevani Sahai, MD
Patty Seo-Mayer, Patricia Seo-Mayer, MD, FAAP, FASN
Cynthia Gibson, MD
Laura Madoo, Laura Madoo DO, FAAP
Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physician.
Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 12.25 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
MOC Credit Recognition Statement (For physicians only)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 4 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
ABS CC Statement: (For board-certified surgeons)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Nurse Credentialing FAQs
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Available Credit:
- 12.25 ABS MOC
- 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 4.00 ABP MOC
Available Credit
- 4.00 ABP MOC
- 12.25 ABS MOC
- 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Thank you for your support as an Exhibitor!
General In-Person: $3,000
- Prime table location, including a 6' undraped display table with two chairs
- Full access to conference sessions and meals for two exhibit representatives
- Verbal and name recognition the day of the conference with signage, podium mention and on screen during the conference
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Post-event follow-up attendee email
- Exhibitor page on event website
- Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)
Exhibitor Add-ons (Optional): Catering Add-ons includes company name on buffet table signage.
- Breakfast: $1,000
- Lunch: $1,500
- AM Break: $500
Add Company Name to Conference Give-Away Item $500 DEADLINE for notifying us to add corporate name: Wed. Sept. 24. Please email me to let me know if you are interested.
- Exclusive Bonus Exposure! For just $1,000 more, gain an extra FULL-DAY (Nov. 6-8) of face time with 100+ healthcare professionals and researchers focused on diabetes in pregnancy, including clinicians, educators, scientists, and trainees across specialties such as endocrinology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, pediatrics, nursing, nutrition, and primary care — during our exciting Nov. 6-7 overlap with 18th Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group - From Lab to Labor: Advancing Diabetes Care.
Non-Profit rate- $250 (must submit 501c3)
READY TO EXHIBIT? - CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION PAGE
Questions? email [email protected]. If the representatives from your company change after you register, kindly let us know so we can have a nametag ready.
Price
Are you an Inova Employee?
You can register via cost center.
Once receiving approval from your department leader, enter your cost center into the ‘coupon’ field while registering (or checking out). If it doesn’t apply, please email [email protected] for additional assistance. Your sponsoring department will be charged the cost of registration after the event.
Refunds:
Refunds will be allowed up to 1 week before the event.. Refund requests need to be submitted in writing to [email protected].