CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 30th Annual Spring Conference on Pediatric Emergencies is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of pediatric patients. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in pediatric emergency medicine, present emerging clinical data, and provide skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. This educational activity aims to increase learner knowledge, improve the competence and performance of all attendees, and contribute to their ability to work together as part of a coordinated healthcare team.

Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations.
           
An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each faculty member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants.

The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, and case studies. Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various pediatric emergency situations.

The breakout sessions, designed to facilitate even greater interaction between faculty and participants, offer an opportunity to engage in group discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited, so please reserve early.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to:

• Recognize common genitourinary conditions encountered in the acute care setting

• Explain the role of shoes, orthotics, taping, and equipment in the treatment of overuse injuries

• Integrate point-of-care ultrasound imaging into medical decision-making

• Differentiate life-threatening pediatric rashes from more benign mimics

• Describe classic findings of the most common abdominal emergencies and the first steps in managing these conditions

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACCREDITATION

This accredited continuing education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Physicians
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources.

AAP
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 18 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

ACEP
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 18 hours of ACEP Category I credit.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses
This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.50 pharmacotherapeutic credits towards meeting the requirement for nursing pharmacology continuing education. Sessions awarding pharmacotherapeutic credits are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as they may vary state to state.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Each registrant will have online access to the educational session materials on our conference webpage. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference. You will receive an email with instructions.

If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information.

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS

We care about the health and safety of our conference attendees. It is important to think about safety as part of your travel preparations. Visit General Travel Safety Suggestions for more information.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION

To receive additional information about the conference hotel, location, tours or nearby attractions, and ground transportation, please visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org.

CONFERENCE FACULTY

Steven Anderson, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Pediatrics
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Simone Lawson, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine
Program Director
Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship
Departments of Emergency Medicine & Trauma Services
Children’s National Hospital
George Washington University
School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Washington, DC

Laura Mercurio, MD
Attending Physician
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Emergency
Medicine & Pediatrics
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP
Conference Co-Chair
Assistant Dean for Career Advising
Office of Student Affairs
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine & Medical Education
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Binita R. Shah, MD, FAAP
Conference Co-Chair
Distinguished Professor Emerita of Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Director Emerita
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Kings County Hospital Center
Brooklyn, New York

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 22

Thursday, April 23

Friday, April 24

Saturday, April 25

Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses
will be granted for these sessions

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Paradise Island in the Bahamas is blessed with enchanting beaches and a tropical climate in one of the most beautiful locales in the world.

The Atlantis Resort features Aquaventure, a 141-acre water park, including the iconic Mayan Temple’s Leap of Faith slide, lazy river, 11 incredible pools, five miles of magnificent beaches, a Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole, oceanfront golf course, the Atlantis Casino, and the world’s largest open-air, marine habitat!

The resort, located on a white sand beach, also features a lagoon for snorkeling, a fitness center, and tennis courts. You can workout at the fitness center and then enjoy the saunas, massage treatment rooms, and steam baths in the Mandara Spa.

Younger resort guests (ages 3-12) are invited to choose their own adventure within themed spaces designed specifically for their Atlantis imagination at AKA Kids Club and teens (ages 13-17) can gather and hang out in their own 14,000 sq. ft. nightclub and internet lounge, CRUSH. The resort has several superb restaurants, lounges and entertainment venues, and a large shopping area with several specialty shops.

During conference breaks, you are sure to enjoy the outdoor activities of swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, sailing, golfing, or taking an exhilarating helicopter ride over the pristine blue waters of the Caribbean. Venture out of the resort and experience duty-free shopping, local art, live music, and festivals.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in the Bahamas, at our 30th Annual Spring Conference on Pediatric Emergencies.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, LODGING & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised.

You can register the following ways:

• Online via our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR

• Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR

• By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to:
399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

TUITION:	EARLY If postmarked by February 11, 2026	REGULAR If postmarked after February 11, 2026
Physicians	$990	$1,240
Nurses, PAs, & All Others	$890	$1,140

• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, residents, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering.

• Tuition includes continuing education, online access to the educational session materials on our conference
webpage, continental breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants. Tuition also includes a group reception for faculty, registrants, and their guests.

• Conference registration will be confirmed via email

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Conference group rates have been arranged at the Atlantis Resort. Rooms at our group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. If you wish to extend your stay, group rates may be available three days before and three days after the conference.

Two nights’ deposit (room rate only) must accompany your reservation. The balance of your lodging, hotel fees as stated below, and all incidental charges are due to the hotel. The hotel accepts most major credit cards.

Rooms in the Cove and Reef Towers may be available. Please call Symposia Medicus for availability and rates.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Hotel Policies

• Conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
• - 10% Value Added Tax (VAT)
• - 11% tourism development and promotion board levies (PITDA & NPIPD)
• - $8 per person, one-time bellman gratuity (12 years & older)
• - $10 per person per night, mandatory gratuities (12 years & older)

• Maximum guestroom occupancy is four, regardless of age (5th occupant allowed if 3 years or younger –
no exceptions)

• Mandatory 3rd and 4th additional occupant charge (12 years & over) is $50.00 per person, per night (plus taxes, fees, and gratuities as stated above)

• Children 11 years & under are complimentary – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy

• Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in

• Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds and cribs are both complimentary and only allowed in rooms with a king bed (based on availability and subject to change)

• Early Departure Fee: Please notify Symposia Medicus of any changes to your scheduled departure date at least 30 days prior to your check-in date. Any changes made within 30 days of your arrival, including changes made at the conference hotel, may be charged the full original length of stay.

• Check-in time is 4:00pm - Anyone arriving earlier than 4:00pm will be checked-in as soon as rooms become available but are not guaranteed check-in prior to 4:00pm. Additional fees may be charged for early check-in based on availability.

• Check-out time is 11:00am - Anyone checking out after 11:00am will be charged an automatic late check-out fee of $150. An approved late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk.

• Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay (including taxes, fees, anticipated use of facilities, and $150 per day for incidentals); however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank.

• Parking: Valet and self-parking are complimentary for conference guests

Cancellation Policies

• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated below

• Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a
10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after March 18, 2026;
however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.

• Per our hotel contract, hotel reservation cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and you will receive a full refund if emailed by February 18, 2026. Between February 19, 2026 and March 18, 2026, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After March 18, 2026, no hotel refunds can be made.

• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will fly into Nassau International Airport (NAS), which is approximately 10 miles from the Atlantis Resort. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website.

Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Delta and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below.

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.