Nov. 8-9, 2024 18th 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.
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 cme@inova.org
Learning Objectives
After the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Describe the physiology and mechanics of breastfeeding to promote positive experiences for nursing mothers.
- Identify the most common and dangerous substances of abuse for the adolescent population and illustrate the resources available for prevention and treatment.
- Expand their knowledge of Group A streptococcal infections which can range from mild pharyngitis to fulminant sepsis.
- Differentiate between positional plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis to be able to provide appropriate guidance on prevention and treatment for infants with an abnormal head shape.
Agenda is being drafted and will be posted once available.
Parking:
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in surface lots E or F. Use Entrance 3 under the pedestrian bridge to enter the conference center and take the stairs or elevator to Level 2.
Travel:
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 and Tyson's Corner 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
Disclosure Policy
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 conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of this activity.
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 |
Cynthia Gibson, MD
Laura Madoo, Laura Madoo DO, FAAP
Cynthia Gibson, MD
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 12.00 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 12.00 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.
Nursing Credit
Inova Nursing Professional Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Criteria for successful completion includes must attending the entire session and complete the post‐conference survey.
Dr. C Klingaman, faculty for this educational event, has received a research grant from Polymedco and Abbott. Akos Berthold, MMSc, GC, faculty for this educational event, has received consulting fee from Medipredict Kft. The relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals has been mitigated and there are no other relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those with the ability to control the content of this activity.
Available Credit
- 4.00 ABP MOC
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.00 ANCC
- 12.00 Participation
We thank our sponsors for their support for this conference!!!
Interested in Exhibiting?
To confirm your space as an exhibitor, complete the exhibitor registration form and return to Christine.Resnick@inova.org