10th ANNUAL PEDIATRIC GLOBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE - Innovate, Collaborate and Transform: Optimizing Education in Global Health

Friday, October 5, 2018, 7:30 AM - Saturday, October 6, 2018, 5:00 PM

Global health as a discipline prioritizes quality healthcare and health equity for all people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, at least fifty percent of the world’s population is still unable to access essential health services. Without these services, children risk illness and delays that prevent them from realizing their full potential.

The education of health providers is key to improving child health. True bi-directional global child health partnerships that include a focus on capacity building in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) can help to ensure that LMIC healthcare providers have the skills they need to be excellent practitioners, leaders, researchers and child advocates in their countries.

The 2018 CHOP Global Health Conference will explore ways to optimize sustainable, innovative, and high impact education in global LMIC settings, and to use effective education as a tool to achieve health equity for people, especially children, worldwide. Attendees will gain tools to be better partners, colleagues, educators, learners, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in global health contexts. Educational stories from around the world, keynotes, panels, discussions, interactive meals and oral poster presentations will challenge each of us to be more effective educators in global settings.

REGISTRATION FEES AND INFORMATION

The registration fee includes registration materials, continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, interactive dinner and parking. As part of our green initiative, syllabus material will be available online.

Global Health Conference (Friday evening and Saturday sessions)

Physicians - $225

Other Healthcare Providers - $145

Pre-Conference Session Options (Please note, you can only attend a Pre-Conference Session if you are attending the main Global Health Conference)

Surgery and Anesthesia: Prioritizing Global Health Education - $25

Global Health “Boot Camp:” Key Clinical Skills for Global Health Educators and Practitioners - $50

Top Three Abstracts and Building Research Infrastructure for Global Health - No charge

Preregistration is required; the registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, or until capacity is reached. Registration is limited, so register early to secure your spot.

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 CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Additional Credits for Optional Preconference Seminars

*Surgery and Anesthesia: Prioritizing Global Health Education = 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

*Global Health “Boot Camp”: Key Clinical Skills for Global Health Educators and Practitioners = 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

*Top Three Abstracts and Building Research Infrastructure for Global Health = 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

SOCIAL WORK ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full workshop and complete the required evaluation are eligible for 6.5 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

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

 

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, located within walking distance of Children’s Hospital. The group rate is $172 single and double occupancy plus a 16.25percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of this conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. After that date, reservations will be accepted according to space and rate availability.