2026 Pediatric Update (On-Demand)-2026 Pediatric Update Brochure

2026 Pediatric Update Brochure

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This document is an agenda and program brochure for the <strong>2026 Pediatric Update for the Primary Care Physician</strong>, a <strong>live online</strong> continuing medical education event scheduled for <strong>Saturday, February 7, 2026</strong>, hosted by the <strong>Center for Teaching Support and Professional Development</strong> at PCOM. The program chair is <strong>Erik Langenau, DO, MS, MAPP</strong>, and the event offers <strong>8 hours of AOA Category 1-A credit</strong> and <strong>8 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 credit</strong>.

The day begins with an introduction, followed by lectures covering a wide range of pediatric topics, including <strong>pediatric ethics and media influence</strong>, <strong>care for youth with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual/developmental disabilities across the lifespan</strong>, <strong>adolescent mental health</strong>, and <strong>posture and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM)</strong>. Afternoon sessions address <strong>childhood obesity</strong>, <strong>seizure diagnosis and treatment</strong>, <strong>ankyloglossia</strong>, <strong>atopic dermatitis (eczema)</strong>, <strong>opioid prescribing and outpatient pain management</strong>, and <strong>assessment and treatment of depressive disorders in children and adolescents</strong>.

The learning objectives emphasize the ability to analyze ethical issues in pediatric care, support transitions for youth with ASD/IDD, apply evidence-based approaches to adolescent mental health, obesity, and seizures, use basic OMM techniques, and integrate current guidelines for common pediatric conditions.

The brochure also includes accreditation and conflict-of-interest statements, registration details, and fees. Registration is required in advance, with pricing varying by attendee type, including reduced rates for residents and current students.

Keywords

Pediatric Update

Primary Care Physician

Continuing Medical Education

Live Online Event

Pediatric Ethics

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Adolescent Mental Health

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Childhood Obesity

Seizure Diagnosis