55th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course

February 27 - March 01, 2020

The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019

Home Schedule Workshops Faculty Exhibitors Venue Registration & Fees

Practical Updates and Cutting Edge Topics for Pediatricians

Nicklaus Children's Health System is proud to present the 55^th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course to be held Thursday, February 27, 2020 through Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in sunny Hollywood, Florida.

Whether this is your first time attending or your 55^th, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of pediatrics. A distinguished faculty will present state-of-the-art information in the prevention, pathophysiology and the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of the most prevalent pediatric and adolescent conditions. We hope you decide to join us in Miami for the 2020 conference and are confident that we will surpass your educational goals.

History

Every year, for the past 55 years, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, has presented an annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course (PPGC) -- a course that is regarded as the most established continuing, independent medical education program in the country.

This course stems from Nicklaus Children's Health System’s tradition of quality and excellence in health care for children and is academically tailored to advance the clinical and research aspects of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Renowned faculty from all over the United States and the world are invited to participate and present the most recent advances to the practicing pediatrician that directly impacts the practice. It is here that approximately 700 participants, including pediatricians, family practitioners, residents/fellows, and ancillary staff members are exposed to the world’s foremost teachers who have proven ability to translate theoretical information to the practical level of day-to-day pediatric care.

This course, “Perspectives in Pediatrics”, serves as the centerpiece for the Continuing Medical Education Program at Nicklaus Children's Health System, which includes weekly Grand Rounds, and Radiology Conference. The PPGC provides education in all areas of pediatrics including topics such as Metabolic Diseases, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine through its General Sessions and Symposiums/Workshops.

Mission Statement

To provide a state-of-the-art forum for continuing medical education encompassing the latest developments in Pediatrics and Pediatric Subspecialties, fostering best clinical practices, up-to-date research information and child advocacy. This course is reflective of Nicklaus Children’s Health System’s commitment to advance the educational development of world-wide medical professionals serving children.

Accreditation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their relevant financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

ABP MOC Recognition Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 20 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. (PARS Course ID 201338654)

2020 PPGC schedule coming soon!

Want to know when registration opens or when more information is available?
Sign Up for Updates

Want to get a feel for the course? Here is last year's schedule:

Pre-Conference - Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Poolside Welcome Reception - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and festivities at the beautiful Diplomat Beach Resort Infinity Deck. Friends and family are welcome!

Day 1 – Thursday, February 28, 2019
MOC Part 2 Points Provided

9:00am-9:30am	Registration and Breakfast
9:30am-9:40am	Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:40am-10:20am	Moderator: Marisa Azaret, PsyD P1 - PLENARY SESSION - The Donald Altman Annual Lectureship - Congenital Malformation, Fetal Airway, and Lungs: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes Esperanza Pacheco-Jacome, MD Fuad AlKhoury, MD This session pays tribute to Dr. Donald Altman, a Pediatric Radiologist who established the Pediatric Post-Graduate Course. This session will highlight the latest in the field of Pediatric Radiology and Imaging.
10:20am- 10:25am	Q&A
Moderator: Marisa Azaret, PsyD
10:25am-10:55am	S101 - Kids and Online Gaming: Research, Health Concerns, and Talking to Parents Sierra Filucci This session highlights the emerging epidemic of addiction of children and young adults to social media and gaming. The speaker will highlight the subculture of gaming including other dangers for growing children including violence and cyberbullying.
10:55am-11:25am	S102 - Using Social Media to Safely Support Your Practice Chad Rudnick, MD This session will focus on the beneficial use of social media and technology in enhancing the pediatric practice. The speaker will highlight the pitfalls of the use of social media in patient care and how it can be done safely and without increased risk.
HEALTH SUPERVISION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Moderator: Phil Newcomm, MD
11:25am-11:40am	S103 - Trading Medical Homes: Transition Planning for the Medically Complex Young Patient Amanda Porro, MD Transitioning young adults out of a Pediatric practice, although challenging, should start in the early teen years. The transition of children with medical complexity; including young adults with congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy ,…; has its unique challenges and must be carefully done early. The speaker will address specific resources that will assist the medical home in achieving successful transition.
11:40am-12:00pm	S104 - Health Supervision for Specific Genetic Syndromes Mislen Bauer, MD This session will primarily focus on common genetic disorders (Down Syndrome, Klinefelter, Turner Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, etc.); the associated pathology, and what the medical home needs to screen for in the context of the health supervision visit.
12:00pm-12:20pm	S105 - Health Supervision of the NICU Graduate in the Medical Home Bree Andrews, MD, MPH The NICU graduate has unique needs and issues to be screened for and addressed in the context of the health supervision visit. This session will highlight what the medical home needs to do to care for the NICU graduate including diagnosing and managing common problems such as BPD and GERD.
12:20pm-12:25pm	Q&A
12:25pm-1:25pm	Lunch
1:25pm-1:30pm	Transition to Workshops
1:30pm-3:30pm	W-1A: Workshop 1 - Cases I Learned From (4 Specialties) Juan Calisto, MD (Pediatric Surgery) Bree Andrews, MD, MPH (Neonatology) Yamilet Tirado, MD (Otolaryngology) Miguel Castellan, MD (Pediatric Urology) This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 4 different specialties.
1:30pm-3:30pm	W-1B: Workshop 2 - What to do While Waiting to See the Specialist? Suzanne Hagler, MD (Migraine/Neurology) Adriana Carrillo, MD (Dislipidemia/Endocrinology) Alisa Muniz-Crim, MD (Celiac Disease/Gastroenterology) Yonit Sterba, MD (Connective Tissue Disease/Rheumatology) What to do if you suspect: Migraine (Neurology) Dyslipidemia (Endocrinology) Celiac Disease (Gastroenterology) Connective Tissue Disease (Rheumatology) This session highlights what pediatricians can do, what tests to orders, or what treatments to begin while waiting to see the specialist.
3:30pm	Adjourn

Day 2 – Friday, March 1, 2019
MOC Part 2 Points Provided

7:30am-8:20am	Registration and Breakfast
8:20am-8:30am	Welcome and Opening Remarks
Update for the Pediatric Clinician Moderator: Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
8:30am-9:00am	S201 - Decoding the Infant Metabolic Screen Parul Jayakar, MD The infant metabolic screen currently screens for a large number of disorders. This session addresses the common recommendations for the timing, interpretation, and follow-up on the metabolic screen.
9:00am-9:30am	S202 - Update on Atopic Dermatitis for the Primary Care Clinician Ana Duarte, MD Atopic dermatitis is a common problem seen in the primary care office. This session provides an update on Atopic Dermatitis including common management strategies, new treatments, and referral criteria.
9:30am-9:40am	Q&A
9:40am-10:20am	Moderator: Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH P2 - PLENARY SESSION - Are You Ready? Is Your Clinical Setting Ready for Disasters? Joseph Wright, MD, MPH This session will focus on how Pediatric clinician can get their clinical setting ready to address issues that occur in times of disasters and catastrophes. This includes the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as the link between the Medical Home and the community including schools and law enforcement.
10:20am- 10:25am	Q&A
10:25am-10:55am	Break
Moderator: TBD
10:55am-11:25am	S203 - Going on a Medical Mission Trip? What You Need to Know Brian Ho, MD Pediatricians and Pediatric Specialists often participate in medical mission trips. This session will discuss what the physician needs to know and set up before taking the plunge and embarking on the trip.
MENTAL HEALTH PRIMER FOR THE NON-PSYCHIATRIST: HOW TO?
11:25am-11:40am	S204 - The Assessment and Prevention of Self-Directed Violence Ana M. Ojeda, PsyD, ABPP This session will set the stage highlighting the risk factors and red flags for depression, and suicide in the young pediatric patient.
11:40am-11:55am	S205 - Surviving a Suicide Attempt: A Patient Perspective Virginia Torres Hear the patient perspective from someone who survived a suicide attempt. This helps the physicians understand what patients think and need.
11:55am-12:10pm	S206 - Time for Psychiatric Consult and Meds: How to Discuss with Patients and Families? Marcos Mestre, MD, MBA This session will focus on ways the clinician can follow to discuss with families the need for either obtaining a psychiatric consult and/or starting psychiatric medications.
12:10pm-12:25pm	Q&A/Panel
12:25pm-1:25pm	Lunch
1:25pm-1:30pm	Transition to Workshops
1:30pm-3:30pm	W-2C: Workshop 3 - Approach to Vascular Anomalies in Infants and Children Update on the Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma and Capillary Malformations Ana Duarte, MD Surgical Treatment of Vascular Anomalies Chad Perlyn, MD Radiologic Imaging of Vascular Anomalies Ricardo Restrepo, MD This workshop will highlight the evaluation, work-up, and treatments of patients with vascular anomalies. This also highlights patients/families perspective.
1:30pm-3:30pm	W-2D: Workshop 4 - Sports Medicine: Mastering the Musculoskeletal Examination & Approach to Sports Injuries Annie Casta, MD This workshop will highlight common sports injuries in the pediatric athlete, and the approach to the assessment, and treatment. A hands-on musculoskeletal examination of selected joints will be demonstrated.
3:30pm	Adjourn

Day 2 - Friday, March 1, 2019

Hospital Tour - 1:00pm-6:00pm
Limited to first 50 attendees that register. Registration will take place at the Nicklaus Children's Hospital booth.

Day 3 – Saturday, March 2, 2019
MOC Part 2 Points Provided

7:30am-8:20am	Registration and Breakfast
8:20am-8:30am	Welcome and Opening Remarks
Hot topics in Primary Care Pediatrics Moderator: TBD
8:30am-9:00am	S301 - Management of Constipation and Encopresis Jesse Reeves-Garcia, MD Encopresis and constipation are common complaints seen in the primary care office. Occasionally, these symptoms can be the presenting picture for a more serious condition. This session covers common approach to constipation and encopresis and when to worry.
9:00am-9:30am	S302 - Managing Pain in the Opioid Epidemic: Pharmacologic & Non-Pharmacologic Measures Romulo Cuy, MD With the opioid epidemic, there has been a focus on alternative ways to manage pain in pediatrics including non-pharmacologic pain management strategies. This session will highlight ways to manage pain using non-opioid measures, including alternative medicine.
9:30am-9:40am	Q&A
9:40am-10:20am	Moderator: P3 - PLENARY SESSION - Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) Therapy: A Treatment Breakthrough in Oncology Michael Rytting, MD The evolution of the Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) Therapy has revolutionized the approach to the treatment of leukemias in children. This promising innovation will change the outcomes of this common oncologic disease in children.
10:20am- 10:25am	Q&A
10:25am-10:55am	Break
Moderator: TBD
10:55am-11:25am	S303 - Facts vs. Myths in Pediatrics: An Evidence-Based Weight Management Approach Leyanee Perez, RD, LDN Lately there has been conflicting information in the media about the benefits and risks of treatments, supplements, herbs, and diets. This session looks at the evidence behind a select group of remedies and diets.
EFFECTIVELY CARING FOR THE YOUNG PATIENT WITH GENDER DYSPHORIA
11:25am-11:40am	S304 - Making Your Practice Setting Ready to Care for Your Gender Dysphoria Patient Shaketha Gray, MD This session will highlight what the medical home can do in order to prepare their office for caring for the LGBTQ patient including transgender and patients with gender dysphoria. From office set up to forms and documents.
11:40am-11:55am	S305 - Gender Dysphoria Challenges - A Patient Perspective Marie M. Alencar Hear the patient perspective from someone who is dealing with the challenges of gender dysphoria, their experiences in transitioning and finding service.
11:55am-12:10pm	S306 - Multidisciplinary Care of Patients with Gender Dysphoria Alejandro Diaz, MD This session will discuss the main issues faced by patients with gender dysphoria that are transitioning. It also will highlight the treatments and resources available to these patient.
12:10pm-12:25pm	Q&A/Panel
12:25pm-1:25pm	Lunch
12:25pm-1:25pm	MOC2 Mandatory Self-Assessment Session (Only for MOC2 Registrants)
1:25pm-1:30pm	Transition to Workshops
1:30pm-3:30pm	W-3E: Workshop 5 - Multidisciplinary Approach to Healthy Weight: An Expert Panel Metee Comkornruecha, MD (Adolescent Medicine) Leyanee Perez, RD, LDN (Nutrition) Joshua Tarkoff, MD (Endocrinology) Leslie A. Garrard, PsyD (Psychology) Addressing weight problems such as obesity, anorexia, and bulimia requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Learn what studies should be ordered. Hear from an expert panel that includes: Gastroenterologist, Endocrinologist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, and a Nutritionist.
1:30pm-3:30pm	W-3F: Workshop 6 - Cases I Learned From (4 Specialties) Joseph Wright, MD, MPH (Emergency Medicine) Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD (Allergy-Immunology) Jorge Galvez Silva, MD (Hematology/Oncology) Rachel Pevsner, DO (Radiology - Innovative Techniques in US) This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 4 different specialties.
3:30pm	Adjourn

Day 4 – Sunday, March 3, 2019

7:30am-8:20am	Registration and Breakfast
8:20am-8:30am	Welcome and Opening Remarks
	Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update Moderator: Marcelo Laufer, MD
8:30am-9:00am	S401 - Dealing with Vaccine Hesitancy Yvonne (Bonnie) A. Maldonado, MD This session will discuss ways a pediatrician can use to address vaccine hesitancy they face from parents and care givers.
9:00am-9:30am	S402 - Pre-Travel Counseling for Children, Adolescents, and Adults Angela Myers, MD, MPH Is your patient and their family taking a trip internationally? What should they consider in terms of infectious disease prevention? This case-based talk provides the pediatrician with the various considerations they have to take into account during a pre-travel visit.
9:30am-9:40am	Q&A
9:40am-10:20am	Moderator: S. Anthony Wolfe, MD, FACS, FAAP P4 - PLENARY SESSION - The Millard Lecture - Lessons From Four Decades of Pediatric Tissue Expansion Bruce S. Bauer, MD, FACS, FAAP This plenary session pays tribute to Dr. Millard, a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon. This annual lectureship will feature a national expert in the field.
10:20am- 10:25am	Q&A
10:25am-10:55am	Break
	Moderator: Marcelo Laufer, MD
10:55am-11:25am	S403 - Emergency Approach to Stings and Bites Barbara Pena, MD, MPH Patients are often seen in the office, the emergency department, and or the hospital with stings and bites. From snakes to rodents, to marine life; the pediatrician needs to be versed with the management particularly first aid for these condition.
11:25am-11:55am	S404 - URI, LRI, Oh My... Update on Managing Sinusitis Angela Myers, MD, MPH This session will provide the general pediatrician with an update on the management of Acute and Chronic sinusitis in children.
11:55am-12:25pm	S405 - Emerging Infections Yvonne (Bonnie) A. Maldonado, MD In the past few years, new emerging infections are seen. From a virulent flu strains, to Zika, to multidrug resistant infections. This session goes over the epidemiology of these emerging infections.
12:25pm-12:30pm	Q&A
12:30pm	Closing Remarks & Adjourn

Learning Objectives

This course presents new, pediatric state-of-the-art knowledge on topics relevant to the practice of pediatrics. It will synthesize for the practicing pediatrician knowledge of Adolescent Medicine, Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Preventive Medicine/Community Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Radiology, Rheumatology and other childhood conditions. It will improve skills in patient management in the outpatient and hospitalized setting. Upon completion of the program, the participant should be able to:

Recognize new state-of-the-art knowledge in pediatric care;
Enhance and advance knowledge in different pediatric subspecialties;
Apply these newly acquired skills to the management of various childhood diseases.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians and other health care professionals who wish to learn more about new, pediatric state-of-the-art knowledge and topics relevant to the practice of pediatrics.

2020 PPGC workshops coming soon!

Want to know when registration opens or when more information is available?
Sign Up for Updates

Want to get a feel for the course? Here are last year's workshops:

Day 1 - February 28, 2019

1:30pm-3:30pm

W-1A: Workshop 1 - Cases I Learned From (4 Specialties)
Juan Calisto, MD (Pediatric Surgery)
Bree Andrews, MD, MPH (Neonatology)
Yamilet Tirado, MD (Otolaryngology)
Miguel Castellan, MD (Pediatric Urology)

This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 4 different specialties.

1:30pm-3:30pm

W-1B: Workshop 2 - What to do While Waiting to See the Specialist?
Suzanne Hagler, MD (Migraine/Neurology)
Adriana Carrillo, MD (Dyslipidemia/Endocrinology)
Alisa Muniz-Crim, MD (Celiac Disease/Gastroenterology)
Yonit Sterba, MD (Connective Tissue Disease/Rheumatology)

What to do if you suspect:

Migraine (Neurology)
Dyslipidemia (Endocrinology)
Celiac Disease (Gastroenterology)
Connective Tissue Disease (Rheumatology)

This session highlights what pediatricians can do, what tests to orders, or what treatments to begin while waiting to see the specialist.

Day 2 - March 1, 2019

1:30pm-3:30pm

W-2C: Workshop 3 - Approach to Vascular Anomalies in Infants and Children

Update on the Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma and Capillary Malformations
Ana Duarte, MD
Surgical Treatment of Vascular Anomalies
Chad Perlyn, MD
Radiologic Imaging of Vascular Anomalies
Ricardo Restrepo, MD

This workshop will highlight the evaluation, work-up, and treatments of patients with vascular anomalies. This also highlights patients/families perspective.

1:30pm-3:30pm

W-2D: Workshop 4 - Sports Medicine: Mastering the Musculoskeletal Examination & Approach to Sports Injuries
Annie Casta, MD

This workshop will highlight common sports injuries in the pediatric athlete, and the approach to the assessment, and treatment. A hands-on musculoskeletal examination of selected joints will be demonstrated.

Day 3 - March 2, 2019

1:30pm-3:30pm

W-3E: Workshop 5 - Multidisciplinary Approach to Healthy Weight: An Expert Panel
Metee Comkornruecha, MD (Adolescent Medicine)
Leyanee Perez, RD, LDN (Nutrition)
Joshua Tarkoff, MD (Endocrinology)
Leslie A. Garrard, PsyD (Psychology)

Addressing weight problems such as obesity, anorexia, and bulimia requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Learn what studies should be ordered. Hear from an expert panel that includes: Gastroenterologist, Endocrinologist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, and a Nutritionist.

1:30pm-3:30pm

W-3F: Workshop 6 - Cases I Learned From (4 Specialties)
Joseph Wright, MD, MPH (Emergency Medicine)
Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD (Allergy-Immunology)
Jorge Galvez Silva, MD (Hematology/Oncology)
Rachel Pevsner, DO (Radiology - Innovative Techniques in US)

This workshop is a case-based discussion of interesting cases presented by 4 different specialties.

2020 PPGC faculty list coming soon!

Want to know when registration opens or when more information is available?
Sign Up for Updates

Scientific Planning Committee

Marisa Azaret, PsyD
Chief, Division of Clinical Psychology

Carolina Bautista, MD
Pediatric Chief Resident

Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
FIU Chair of Pediatrics

Mercy Coiras
Parent Representative, Family Advisory Council

Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD
Pediatric Residency Program Director

Alejandro Diaz, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology

Riccardo Firmino, MA
Meeting Planner, PPGC

Cindy Garlesky, ARNP
Pediatric Pain Management

Rani Gereige, MD, MPH
PPGC Course Chair
CME Committee Chair, Director of Medical Education

Marcelo Laufer, MD
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Elizabeth Menocal, CPMSM, CPCS
Senior Director; Medical Staff Resources

Marcos Mestre, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Alisa Muniz-Crim, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology

Amanda Porro, MD
General Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Care Center

Claudia Puerto, MD
Pediatric Chief Resident

Clara Reyes-Miranda, ARNP
Allied Health, Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Jennifer Rizel, PA
Allied Health, Pediatric Surgery

Jose Rosa-Olivares, MD
General Pediatrics, Director of Urgent Care Centers

Jose Vargas-Loayza, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Continuing Medical Education Staff

Ariel Llizo-Bautista
CME Specialist, Department of Medical Education, Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Exhibitors

Exhibit Opportunities at Miami Children's Health System's 55^th Annual PPGC

There is still an opportunity for your company to engage with more than 700 physicians in the field of pediatrics at the largest and longest-running, independent pediatric CME event in the United States.

The 55^th Annual Pediatric Postgraduate Course “Perspectives in Pediatrics” will take place February 27, 2020 - March 1, 2020 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Attendees visit the exhibit hall to see the latest updates on products and services from industry and we provide tools and incentives to increase traffic flow to your booth:

dedicated exhibit hall hours
pediatric village
cyber café/medical library
coffee breaks, refreshments and lunches for attendees

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

View/Print Exhibitor Prospectus

For additional information, contact:

Riccardo Firmino, MA
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155
(305) 666-6511 ext 5576
(305) 965-4327 Cell
riccardo.firmino@mch.com

Elizabeth Menocal, CPMSM, CPCS
Senior Director, Medical Staff Resources
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 662-8357
(305) 669-6406 fax
elizabeth.menocal@mch.com

We would like to acknowledge our 2019 Exhibitors for their generous support:

Alexion
Atizana Inspired
Chadis
Desert Sage
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Gelato Gourmet
Gideons International
Masimo
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Nestlé
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Global Health
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Ambulatory Care Centers
Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Telehealth
Origami Owl
Otsuka
Pediatric Specialists of America
Signius Communications
SolMed
South Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition
State of Florida Department of Children & Families
Teva
The Purse Lady
Therapies4kids
Tru Med Systems / Accuvax
Village South / West Care
Wolters Kluwer / Ovid
YV International Realty

Hotel Reservations

The Diplomat Beach Resort
3555 S Ocean Dr
Hollywood, FL 33019

$315/night

(13% Room Tax not included; Nightly resort fee waived)
Check-In Time: 4:00pm, Check-Out Time: 11:00am

Internet • Beach/Pool Access • Fitness Center • Local and Toll-Free Calls • In-Room Coffee and Water

Welcome to the Diplomat Beach Resort

The Diplomat Beach Resort brings iconic hospitality back in a grand re-imagining of a legendary Florida resort. This vibrant Hollywood destination extends its stylish flair from coast to Intracoastal – a Florida playground rendered to contemporary perfection. Slip out to the shore, into the lagoon pool, or away to a private cabana and enjoy your chaise in the sun. Creative culinary and entertainment star in multiple dimensions, and matchless ways, restating The Diplomat’s status as a glamorous Gold Coast host with an exuberant social side.

Family Fun, Attractions, and Spa

Immerse yourself into the refreshing waters of our award winning beachfront pools. Marvel at panoramic views of the ocean from the edge of the infinity pool, which features a porthole bottom, and two waterfalls that cascade into the 240-foot lagoon pool below. Cool off in the lagoon pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and sweeping views of the ocean. Should you decide to climb out, enjoy a poolside spa service and refreshing Splash cuisine delivered to your chaise lounge. Pool amenities include complimentary towel service, cabana and casita rentals, full-service poolside lunch and spa services. Kids will love making a splash at the oceanfront Dip+Slide perched above the sparkling Lagoon Pool. Cooling off has never been more fun with two water slides, an enormous dump bucket and water cannons. Surrounded by splish-splash fountains and comfortable seating for parents, Dip+Slide is the perfect setting for seaside family-fun.

Dining

Boldly led by celebrity chefs alongside local Hollywood chefs and spirited by world-class mixologists, a wide range of remarkable culinary offerings make The Diplomat a true foodie’s paradise. Choose from The Diplomat’s signature steakhouse Diplomat Prime or enjoy Coastal American cuisine at Point Royal from celebrity chef, restauranteur, and television star Geoffrey Zakarian. The Hotel Bar transports you to famous hotels around the world with its menu inspired by iconic cocktails. Grab-and-go from casual market The Canteen, or head across the way to Diplomat Landing and take in beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway at Bristol’s Burgers or Portico Beer & Wine Garden. Exciting new options including modern Japanese izakaya Monkitail from celebrity chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson, the festive Nuevo Latino Playa from chefs Sue Torres and Darren Carbone, and family-friendly sweets shop Candy & Cones.

Registration & Fees

Please select an option above to proceed with registration.

Full Live Course

Up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Do you prefer to enjoy what Miami has to offer? Would you like to connect with friends and colleagues, visit the exhibits, and network with peers?

✔ This option offers access to the full course, including morning sessions and afternoon workshops.

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only)

Virtual Course

Up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Can’t take the time off? Not able to travel? Only interested in viewing selected tracks? Our e-PPGC option allows you to view the morning sessions--including the Plenary Sessions--live and on-demand from all of your devices on our CME-Compliant Virtual Platform, iLearn. e-PPGC also allows you to ask questions and earn CME credit for your participation.

✔ This option offers:

Full virtual access to morning sessions via iLearnPeds.com
Up to 4 hours of CME credit per day (Thursday: 3 hours, Friday: 3.5 hours, Saturday: 3.5 hours, Sunday: 4 hours)
Flexibility to view only selected days of the course
Ability to participate in the course from work or home
Savings on travel costs

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only) or afternoon workshops.

NOTE: Registrants are required to register for a free iLearn account and purchase the e-PPGC option at iLearnPeds.com prior to the start of the event.

Learn More Login Instructions System Requirements

Why book the conference hotel?

Nicklaus Children's Hospital works with the conference hotel to make sure that the conference rate is competitive, and monitors hotel rates to ensure our attendees receive the best deal. Your stay allows us to meet our obligation to the hotel, allowing us to keep registration rates low. Without your hotel stay, we may be assessed a financial penalty, which would not allow us to provide quality conferences. Although you are not required to reserve your hotel room at the time of registration, a reservation at the conference hotel is encouraged.

Reserve hotel rooms

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 9, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Full Live Course

Up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Do you prefer to enjoy what Miami has to offer? Would you like to connect with friends and colleagues, visit the exhibits, and network with peers?

✔ This option offers access to the full course, including morning sessions and afternoon workshops.

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only)

* Residents and medical students must also submit a letter from Program Director/Dean of Students to cme@nicklaushealth.org.

Virtual Course

Up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

✔ This option offers:

Full virtual access to morning sessions via iLearnPeds.com
Up to 4 hours of CME credit per day (Thursday: 3 hours, Friday: 3.5 hours, Saturday: 3.5 hours, Sunday: 4 hours)
Flexibility to view only selected days of the course
Ability to participate in the course from work or home
Savings on travel costs

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only)

NOTE: Registrants are required to register for a free iLearn account and purchase the e-PPGC option at iLearnPeds.com prior to the start of the event.

Learn More Login Instructions System Requirements

Why book the conference hotel?

Reserve hotel room

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 9, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Full Live Course (+ Optional MOC Package)

Up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Optional)

Would you like to connect with friends and colleagues, visit the exhibits, and network with peers?

✔ This option offers:

Full live course (Up to 20 hours of CME credit)
Morning sessions
Afternoon workshops
Optional $50 MOC Part 2 Package (10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points)

Virtual Course

Up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

✔ This option offers:

Full virtual access to morning sessions via iLearnPeds.com
Up to 4 hours of CME credit per day (Thursday: 3 hours, Friday: 3.5 hours, Saturday: 3.5 hours, Sunday: 4 hours)
Flexibility to view only selected days of the course
Ability to participate in the course from work or home
Savings on travel costs

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only) or afternoon workshops.

NOTE: Registrants are required to register for a free iLearn account and purchase the e-PPGC option at iLearnPeds.com prior to the start of the event.

Learn More Login Instructions System Requirements

Why book the conference hotel?

Reserve hotel room

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 9, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Full Live Course

Up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Would you like to connect with friends and colleagues, visit the exhibits, and network with peers?

✔ This option offers access to the full course, including morning sessions and afternoon workshops.

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only)

Virtual Course

Up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

✔ This option offers:

Full virtual access to morning sessions via iLearnPeds.com
Up to 4 hours of CME credit per day (Thursday: 3 hours, Friday: 3.5 hours, Saturday: 3.5 hours, Sunday: 4 hours)
Flexibility to view only selected days of the course
Ability to participate in the course from work or home
Savings on travel costs

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only) or afternoon workshops.

NOTE: Registrants are required to register for a free iLearn account and purchase the e-PPGC option at iLearnPeds.com prior to the start of the event.

Learn More Login Instructions System Requirements

Why book the conference hotel?

Reserve hotel room

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 9, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Full Live Course (+ Optional MOC Package)

Up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Optional)

Would you like to connect with friends and colleagues, visit the exhibits, and network with peers?

✔ This option offers:

Full live course (Up to 20 hours of CME credit)
Morning sessions
Afternoon workshops
Optional $50 MOC Part 2 Package (10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points)

Three-Day MOC Part 2 Course

Up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Included in fee)

Join us for the same comprehensive review of innovations in pediatrics in a new, abbreviated format.

✔ This option offers:

Three-day live course (Thursday, Friday and Saturday sessions only)
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Attendance and participation to every session is required.)
Morning sessions
Afternoon workshops

✖ This option does NOT offer CME Credit for Sunday events.

Virtual Course

Up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

✔ This option offers:

Full virtual access to morning sessions via iLearnPeds.com
Up to 4 hours of CME credit per day (Thursday: 3 hours, Friday: 3.5 hours, Saturday: 3.5 hours, Sunday: 4 hours)
Flexibility to view only selected days of the course
Ability to participate in the course from work or home
Savings on travel costs

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only) or afternoon workshops.

NOTE: Registrants are required to register for a free iLearn account and purchase the e-PPGC option at iLearnPeds.com prior to the start of the event.

Learn More Login Instructions System Requirements

Why book the conference hotel?

Reserve hotel room

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 9, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Full Live Course (+ Optional MOC Package)

Up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Optional)

Would you like to connect with friends and colleagues, visit the exhibits, and network with peers?

✔ This option offers:

Full live course (Up to 20 hours of CME credit)
Morning sessions
Afternoon workshops
Optional $50 MOC Part 2 Package (10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points)

Three-Day MOC Part 2 Course

Up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Included in fee)

Join us for the same comprehensive review of innovations in pediatrics in a new, abbreviated format.

✔ This option offers:

Three-day live course (Thursday, Friday and Saturday sessions only)
10 ABP MOC Part 2 Points (Attendance and participation to every session is required.)
Morning sessions
Afternoon workshops

✖ This option does NOT offer CME Credit for Sunday events.

Virtual Course

Up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

✔ This option offers:

Full virtual access to morning sessions via iLearnPeds.com
Up to 4 hours of CME credit per day (Thursday: 3 hours, Friday: 3.5 hours, Saturday: 3.5 hours, Sunday: 4 hours)
Flexibility to view only selected days of the course
Ability to participate in the course from work or home
Savings on travel costs

✖ This option does NOT offer ABP MOC Part 2 Points (US physicians only) or afternoon workshops.

NOTE: Registrants are required to register for a free iLearn account and purchase the e-PPGC option at iLearnPeds.com prior to the start of the event.

Learn More Login Instructions System Requirements

Why book the conference hotel?

Reserve hotel room

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to February 9, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Practical Updates and Cutting Edge Topics for Pediatricians

History

Mission Statement

2020 PPGC schedule coming soon!

Want to get a feel for the course? Here is last year's schedule:

Day 1 – Thursday, February 28, 2019 MOC Part 2 Points Provided

Day 2 – Friday, March 1, 2019 MOC Part 2 Points Provided

Day 3 – Saturday, March 2, 2019 MOC Part 2 Points Provided

Day 4 – Sunday, March 3, 2019

Learning Objectives

Target Audience

2020 PPGC workshops coming soon!

Want to get a feel for the course? Here are last year's workshops:

Day 1 - February 28, 2019

Day 2 - March 1, 2019

Day 3 - March 2, 2019

2020 PPGC faculty list coming soon!

Scientific Planning Committee

Continuing Medical Education Staff

Exhibitors

Exhibit Opportunities at Miami Children's Health System's 55th Annual PPGC

For additional information, contact:

We would like to acknowledge our 2019 Exhibitors for their generous support:

Hotel Reservations

Registration & Fees

Full Live Course

Group Registrations/Travel Agencies

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Full Live Course

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Full Live Course

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Full Live Course (+ Optional MOC Package)

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Full Live Course

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Full Live Course (+ Optional MOC Package)

Three-Day MOC Part 2 Course

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Full Live Course (+ Optional MOC Package)

Three-Day MOC Part 2 Course

Virtual Course

Why book the conference hotel?

Refund Policy

Day 1 – Thursday, February 28, 2019
MOC Part 2 Points Provided

Day 2 – Friday, March 1, 2019
MOC Part 2 Points Provided

Day 3 – Saturday, March 2, 2019
MOC Part 2 Points Provided

Exhibit Opportunities at Miami Children's Health System's 55^th Annual PPGC