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29th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics Conference

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Add to Calendar 29th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics Conference 12/4/2026 7:15:00 AM 12/6/2026 11:00:00 AM America/New_York For More Details: https://musc.cloud-cme.com/2026FIP Description: The Division of General Pediatrics, MUSC - Department of Pediatrics, is pleased to present a three-day Continuing Medical Education Coursedesigned to meet the needs of pediatric primary care practitioners, including Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners. Thecourse is organized to allow extensive discussion with presenters by limiting pure lecture presentations. Hyatt Historic Charleston false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:15 AM - Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11:00 AM, Hyatt Historic Charleston, Charleston, SC

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (16.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (16.00 hours)

Overview

The Division of General Pediatrics, MUSC - Department of Pediatrics, is pleased to present a three-day Continuing Medical Education Course designed to meet the needs of pediatric primary care practitioners, including Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners. The course is organized to allow extensive discussion with presenters by limiting pure lecture presentations.


Registration

Early Bird - on or before 9/30

Full Rate - on or after 10/1

In Person Attendance

$550

$600

Virtual Attendance

$600

$650

Access to Recorded Video's

$150

$150


The fee for in-person attendance includes tuition, breaks, online syllabus and certificates of attendance. The fee for virtual attendance includes tuition, online syllabus, and certificates of attendance. Please note: for virtual registrations, a minimum number of participants must register to be able to offer the virtual meeting. If this minimum is not met, you will be notified by November 20, 2026 and will be given the option to change to in-person registration or receive a full refund. If the virtual registration option is canceled, the video access option would also be canceled and a refund will be issued to anyone that purchased access to the videos.

Pre-registrations will be accepted until November 30, 2026 or until conference capacity is reached. After November 30, 2026 you must call the MUSC Office of CME at 843-876-1925 to see if space is still available.


Accreditation
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be made upon written request prior to one month prior to the start of the conference less a $100 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be made. we reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

Accessibility Statement
 
Medical University of South Carolina is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.




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Hyatt Historic Charleston
560 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Historic Charleston, 560 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The conference rate is $219++ and the room block for conference registrants will be held until Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The room block may fill prior to November 3, 2026 and availability cannot be guaranteed. We suggest you make your reservation as soon as possible. To make your reservation, please call the hotel at 1-877-803-7534 and reference the group code G-FIPE. You can also make your reservations by going to the following link:

Link for online reservations: Group Booking | Hyatt Events

Online Booking Code: G-FIPE

Parking

Self-Parking Lot Rates: The Garage is a public garage owned and operated by the City of Charleston, not the Hyatt Hotels. Rates are $3.00 per hour per day (until Midnight). Max Payment is $24.00 At Midnight the clock starts again at $3.00 per hour (a 1-night stay can cost $48.00) Guests must pay for garage directly, the hotel does NOT take payments If leaving and returning the clock starts over at $3.00 per hour.

Valet Parking Rates: Valet Parking is $49.00 per overnight with unlimited in and out privileges Valet does not park in the garage, an off-site parking lot is utilized. Street Parking: Traffic enforcement monitors parking meters regularly, towing can occur for unpaid parking and for street closures that take place on the weekends on King Street. Parking meters are free on Sundays.

Make your hotel Reservation before November 3rd!.



Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Erin K Balog, MD, FAAP
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Co-Director, Faculty
Nothing to disclose
James R Roberts, MD, MPH, FAAP
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Course Director, Faculty
Nothing to disclose
William (Bill) Basco, MD
Faculty
Other: Periodic Medical writing contributor-WebMD
Emily Campbell, MD
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Paid consultant-Pharming (Relationship has ended)
Christopher Daly, MD
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Kathleen C Head, MD, MS, MPH, FAAP, DipABLM
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Other: Funding & Support-The Boeing Company, BCBS Foundation of SC
Ian Kane, MD
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Michelle M Macias, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Andrew J Picca, DO
MUSC
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Ingrid Polcari, MD
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Margaret Rinaldi, MD
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Christine SanGiovanni, MD
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Alan Schroeder, MD
1- Physician
Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
Faculty
Honoraria-Wolters Kluwer
Christopher Stem, MD
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Nancy Swiader, DO
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Elizabeth M Wallis, MD, MSHP, FAAP
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Wayne Weart, PharMD, BCPS, FASHP, FAPhA
5 - Other
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Timothy E Wilens, MD
Faculty
Other: Principal Investigator; Site PI-NIH NIDA, FDA|Other: Co-editor-Elsevier Psychiatric Clinics of North America|Other: Intellectual Property-Guilford Press, Cambridge University Press|Paid consultant-Gavin Foundation, Bay Cove Human Services|Paid consultant-US Minor-Major League Baseball|Other: Shared IP, pilot research funding, NIH grant applications-White Rhino-3D Therapeutics |Employment-Massachusetts General Hospital
Tracy W Halasz, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
2. Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty, Other Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose

Friday, December 4, 2026
 
Friday - 29th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics Conference

Registration & Breakfast with exhibitors
7:15AM - 7:55AM

Welcome/Login Virtual Attendees
7:55AM - 8:00AM

Food and Drug Allergies in Pediatric Practice: A Practical Guide
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Emily Campbell, MD


Objectives:
Distinguish IgE-mediated food allergies from non-IgE-mediated reactions and food intolerances using clinical history and diagnostic criteria; Apply a practical framework for counseling families on allergen avoidance, emergency action plans, and when to refer to a pediatric allergist; Identify the key features of IgE-mediated drug reactions and recognize which patients warrant further evaluation; Evaluate common misconceptions about food and drug allergy “labels” and their impact on patient care and quality of life. 
ADHD 101: From Diagnosis to Treatment
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Timothy E Wilens, MD


Objectives:
List the diagnostic criteria for ADHD; Describe the role of pharmacotherapy; Compare stimulants and nonstimulants in terms of effectiveness.
Break with exhibitors
10:00AM - 10:30AM

Managing Complex ADHD
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Timothy E Wilens, MD


Objectives:
Discuss common strategies for treating comorbid ADHD; List treatment strategies for ADHD in context to substance use disorders; List strategies to manage common side effects.
New Drug and Therapeutics Update 2026
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Wayne Weart, PharMD, BCPS, FASHP, FAPhA


Objectives:
Discuss the FDA Warnings and label changes that relate to medication safety and how this information should be applied in the selection and monitoring of evidence-based pharmacotherapy to achieve better patient related outcomes; Describe the current information concerning newly FDA approved medications (pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety data, drug interactions, dosing, monitoring and cost) in the selection of evidence-based pharmacotherapy; Compare and contrast these selected newer agents to the existing therapies and be able to recommend an appropriate medication regimen for a specific patient.
Lunch on your own
12:30PM - 1:45PM

They are eating what?? Iron Deficiency Anemia 101 for the Pediatric Primary Care Provider
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Andrew J Picca, DO


Objectives:
Correctly recite the three (3) physiologic mechanisms leading to iron deficiency anemia in children; Correctly state two (2) red flag symptoms of iron deficiency anemia prompting referral to the emergency Department; List two (2) appropriate treatment strategies for oral iron replacement therapy for the child/adolescent with iron deficiency anemia.
Acne Master Class: Strategies for Treatment
2:45PM - 3:45PM
Ingrid Polcari, MD


Objectives:
Summarize what is known about the epidemiology and pathogenesis of acne; Characterize the type and severity of acne for a given patient. Devise an effective treatment plan for a patient with acne and explain when referral to a specialist is warranted.
Break with exhibitors
3:45PM - 4:15PM

"Stuck? A Practical Guide to Pediatric Constipation"
4:15PM - 5:15PM
Nancy Swiader, DO


Objectives:
Recognize the clinical features and diagnostic criteria of functional constipation and identify red flag symptoms suggestive of an underlying organic disorder; Implement effective treatment plans utilizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions; Address common barriers to successful constipation management and counsel families on realistic expectations for treatment duration and outcomes; Identify patients who would benefit from referral to pediatric gastroenterology and recognize indications for further subspecialty evaluation. 
Saturday, December 5, 2026
 
Saturday - 29th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics Conference

Registration & Breakfast with exhibitors
7:30AM - 7:55AM
Welcome/Login Virtual Attendees
7:55AM - 8:00AM
Facts vs Fads? Navigating Teen Skin Care Trends
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Ingrid Polcari, MD


Objectives:
Identify the role of social media trends in skin care practices among adolescents, including those that are potentially dangerous; Answer questions about specific popular skin care ingredients; Advise patients on age-appropriate skin care routines. 
Practical Pediatric Psychopharmacology: A Developmental Behavioral Approach
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Michelle M Macias, MD


Objectives:
Identify indications for psychotropic medications across common developmental behavioral conditions in children; Appraise the evidence supporting key psychotropic medication classes used in pediatrics; Apply a developmental behavioral framework to guide psychotropic treatment management in primary care.
Break with exhibitors
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Moving the Needle: Evidence-Based Obesity Management and Medication Use in Pediatric Primary Care
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Christine SanGiovanni, MD


Objectives:
Identify current clinical guidelines for the evaluation and management of pediatric obesity and its comorbidities in the primary care setting; Implement evidence-based lifestyle and behavioral interventions appropriate for children and adolescents; Compare available anti-obesity medications for pediatric patients, including indications, mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety profiles; Determine appropriate candidates for pharmacotherapy and initiate anti-obesity medications using best-practice prescribing and monitoring strategies; Address common barriers to treatment, including insurance coverage, medication access, and caregiver/patient hesitancy.
Updates and Controversies in UTI
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Alan Schroeder, MD


Objectives:
Review new AAP UTI guidelines (if published); Examine current definitions of UTI and the pros/cons of requiring pyuria; Review treatment options surrounding route and duration of antibiotics; Examine imaging strategies, particularly the need for routine VCUGs.
Lunch on your own
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Workshop A: When the PCP becomes the ED: Managing in office emergencies (2 hours in-person only)
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Christopher Daly, MD
Ian Kane, MD
Margaret Rinaldi, MD
Christopher Stem, MD


Objectives:
Discuss the indications for and use of emergent medications such as epinephrine, glucose, albuterol, naloxone, and benzodiazepines; Recognize and manage emergent tracheostomy complications; Manage unexpected respiratory distress and failure; Operate a defibrillator/AED for pediatric arrhythmias.
Workshop B: Prescribing Healthy Habits Through Lifestyle Medicine and Food is Medicine (2 hour in-person & virtual)
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Kathleen C Head, MD, MS, MPH, FAAP, DipABLM


Objectives:
Discuss the relationship between the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and prevention and treatment of obesity; Explain how Food is Medicine is applied in the family and pediatric space to improve metabolic health; Evaluate a patient or family’s readiness to set goals and their confidence in reaching goals; Apply an evidence-based goal setting framework; Prescribe lifestyle and food is medicine interventions for metabolic health.
Adjoun
4:00PM - 4:00PM
Sunday, December 6, 2026
 
Sunday - 29th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics Conference

Registration & Breakfast with exhibitors
7:30AM - 7:55AM
Welcome/Login Virtual Attendees
7:55AM - 8:00AM
Eating Disorders in Primary Care: How to Approach, Assess and Access Treatment
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Elizabeth M Wallis, MD, MSHP, FAAP


Objectives:
Formulate an approach for assessing disordered eating in primary care; Interpret the psychological framework underlying eating disorders and its impact on assessment, diagnosis and treatment; Discuss evidence-based treatments for adolescents with eating disorders. 
Trends in Pediatrics 2026: Articles and Guidelines Affecting Daily Practice
9:00AM - 10:00AM
William (Bill) Basco, MD


Objectives:
Evaluate recent data on preventive treatment of gastroenteritis after emergent visits; Analyze recent data on the risk of bacterial infection among infants children with viral illnesses; Evaluate data on post-concussion return to activity and incorporate those findings into their practice. 
Safely Doing Less: Finding the Sweet Spot to Ensure the Right Amount of Healthcare for Children
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Alan Schroeder, MD


Objectives:
Define healthcare value; Define and provide examples of overdiagnosis; Provide concrete steps (clinical/teaching) to facilitate ‘safely doing less’
Adjourn until December 3-5, 2027 @ the Francis Marion Hotel
11:00AM - 11:00AM

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Contact Us:
Heidi Callahan
MUSC Office of CME
96 Johnathan Lucas Street
HE601, MSC 754
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 8438761925
Email: [email protected]


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Exhibitor Packages

Exhibitor Package - Gold - Early Bird Price: $4000.00
Includes:
  • Recognition as a Early Bird Gold Level Exhibitor
  • (2) 6ft. Tabletop display, chairs, and linen
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 4
  • Complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments (available with Exhibitor Badge)

Deadline for order commitment is 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM.

Exhibitor Package - Silver - Early Bird Price: $2000.00
Includes:
  • Recognition as a Early Bird Silver Level Exhibitor
  • (1) 6ft. Tabletop display, chairs
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 2
  • Complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments (available with Exhibitor Badge)

Deadline for order commitment is 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM.

Exhibitor Package - Gold Price: $4800.00
Includes:
  • Recognition as a Gold Level Exhibitor
  • (2) 6ft. Tabletop display, chairs, and linen
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 4
  • Complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments (available with Exhibitor Badge)

Deadline for order commitment is 11/22/2026 12:00:00 AM.

Exhibitor Package - Silver Price: $2400.00
Includes:
  • Recognition as a Silver Level Exhibitor
  • (1) 6ft. Tabletop display, chairs
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 2
  • Complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments (available with Exhibitor Badge)

Deadline for order commitment is 11/22/2026 12:00:00 AM.

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