Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Practice: An Interactive and Innovative Course for Real World Experience

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 AM - Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM, CHOP Main Campus - HUB, Abramson, Colket, Philadelphia, PA


This course presents the state-of-the-art in Pediatric Emergency Medicine by nationally recognized faculty of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Boston Children's Hospital. The increasing number of acutely ill and injured pediatric patients presenting to Emergency Departments and offices requires that emergency physicians, pediatric emergency physicians, pediatricians, family physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants be prepared to assess, diagnose and expertly treat a wide variety of pediatric emergencies and to stay up to date with evolving diagnostic and therapeutic practices, patient care recommendations and guidelines. This in-person course will feature hands-on and interactive teaching formats including large and small group discussions, workshops and simulation in procedural skills, resuscitation, and diagnostic reasoning.

1. Describe current and emerging applications of AI in pediatric emergency medicine and evaluate their potential to enhance clinical decision-making and workflow efficiency
2. Recognize critically ill and injured children and apply appropriate management strategies, including life support guidelines
3. Evaluate the current management of pediatric respiratory illnesses
4. Employ reasoned approaches to the evaluation of cardiac emergencies in children
5. Practice fundamental and advanced indications for point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department
6. Practice reasoned approaches to the diagnosis and management of pediatric poisonings and understand new and emerging threats
7. Demonstrate physical examination techniques to evaluate common sports medicine and orthopedic complaints
8. Demonstrate techniques for performing common and critical pediatric procedures
9. Utilize a reasoned approach to the evaluation and management of the ill young infant

The conference will be held in the HUB for clinical collaboration at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The registration fee is $550 for physicians, $250 for trainees and $500 for APPs. The registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshments, lunch, parking, and syllabus material.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (14.00 hours)

Welcome to Philadelphia, a vibrant city bursting with history, culture, and endless attractions. During your stay here, make sure to explore the iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with its famous “Rocky Steps.” To plan your trip and find suitable accommodations, visit the website https://www.visitphilly.com/hotels/ where you’ll discover inspiration and hotel suggestions tailored to your preferences. The conference location is conveniently situated in University City, which can be accessed easily via various transportation options. Whether you prefer a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, the reliable Septa bus network, or a traditional taxi, you’ll have no trouble getting to the conference venue on CHOP’s campus. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the City of Brotherly Love!

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.