2027 Winter Pediatric Subspecialty for the Primary Care Provider

January 22, 2027

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This conference empowers primary care providers with essential, hands-on clinical insights to identify and evaluate common pediatric subspecialty conditions encountered in everyday office practice.  Elevate your expertise and make a bigger impact in children’s health.

 

This is a Virtual Webinar with Live Lectures and Q&A following each lecture.

Target Audience

  • Physicians $100
  • Advanced Practice Providers $50
  • Residents $50
  • Other $50

Learning Objectives

Upon Completion of this activity, the attendee should be able to:

  • Describe current epidemiologic trends in pediatric vaccine-preventable diseases and recent outbreak patterns.
  • Explain common sources and themes of vaccine misinformation and their impact on vaccine uptake.
  • Apply evidence-based communication techniques to address vaccine hesitancy and parental concerns.
  • Develop strategies to improve vaccine confidence and immunization rates within their clinical practice.
  • Recognize common clinical presentations and diagnostic criteria for pediatric POTS.
  • Differentiate POTS from other conditions that present dizziness, fatigue, syncope, and exercise intolerance.
  • Apply evidence-based diagnostic and management strategies in the primary care setting.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions when appropriate
  • Describe the epidemiology, clinical subtypes, and early manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides in children.
  • Differentiate clinical features of inflammatory arthritis from benign musculoskeletal pain, overuse injuries, and growing pains.
  • Apply evidence-based screening questions, physical examination techniques, and initial diagnostic evaluation when assessing a child with chronic musculoskeletal complaints.
  • Evaluate clinical cases to identify patients requiring urgent pediatric rheumatology referrals.  
  • Develop an evidence-based diagnostic and referral plan for children with suspected juvenile arthritis in the primary care setting.
  • Differentiate common myths and misconceptions from evidence-based recommendations regarding food allergy testing and treatment.
  • Interpret results of food allergy testing within an appropriate clinical context.  
  • Apply current guidelines for allergen introduction, food allergy management, and anaphylaxis preparedness in pediatric practice.
  • Develop patient-centered counseling strategies that promote evidence-based decision-making and address caregiver concerns regarding food allergies.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.00 American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) MOC

    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 4.00 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.

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    • 4.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 1.00 Ethics
Course opens: 
10/30/2026
Course expires: 
02/22/2027
Event starts: 
01/22/2027 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
01/22/2027 - 5:00pm CST
Cost:
$100.00
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TIMETITLESPEAKER
12:00 NoonWelcomeCHRISTOPHER HOVLAND, MD
12:05 - 1:00 PMVaccines, Outbreaks, and Misinformation: Protecting Children in a Changing LandscapeGEORGE DUBROCQ, MD
1:00 - 1:10 PMBreak 
1:10 - 2:10 PMFrom Symptoms to Solutions: A Primary Care Guide to Pediatric POTSLINDSEY MALLOY WALTON, MD
2:10 - 2:20 PMBreak 
2:20 - 3:20 PMBeyond Growing Pains: Early Recognition of Juvenile Arthritis in Primary CareKATIE STEWART, MD
3:20 - 3:30 PMBreak 
3:30 - 4:30 PMFood Allergy Facts and Fiction: Evidence-Based Care for Today's Pediatric PracticeRAY RODRIGUEZ, MD

 

Live Virtual Webinar
Temple, TX 76508
United States

Course Directors:

Chris Hovland, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor – Baylor College of Medicine - Temple
Pediatric Residency Program Director – Baylor Scott & White-Texas A&M School of Medicine
Senior Faculty Member
McLane Children's Baylor Scott & White Health

Murali Jatla MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics - Baylor College of Medicine-Temple
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Vice-Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Subspecialty Pediatrics
McLane Children’s Baylor Scott & White Health

Krishnaswamy Rao, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology
McLane Children’s Baylor Scott & White Health

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABP MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 4.0 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.

 

 

 

Available Credit

  • 4.00 American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) MOC

    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 4.00 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.

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    • 4.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 1.00 Ethics

Price

Cost:
$100.00
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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds (less $50 administrative fee) will be provided to registrants who cancel their registration two weeks prior to the course if cancellation by registrant becomes necessary. Refunds will be processed in the same form of payment as registration was received.

Right to Cancel or Postpone

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that BSWH must cancel or postpone this course, the registration fee will be fully refunded.  BSWH is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline, travel or lodging agencies.