Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days 2026

Kapolei, HI US
January 18, 2026 to January 22, 2026

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Angela Mattke, M.D. and Jason Anderson, M.D.

January 18 - 22, 2026 - Disney Aulani - Kapolei, Hawaii

Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days provides a review of current and updated information from within the field on a variety of medical and surgical conditions affecting children and adolescents. The course is designed for medical providers caring for children including general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and resident physicians.

 

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Registration Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$1200
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$1100

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, resident fellows, and allied health professionals.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a broad range of pediatric conditions across medical and surgical domains.

  • Analyze current research and best practices in clinical decision-making to improve outcomes in both ambulatory and hospital pediatric care settings.
  • Evaluate emerging trends and hot topics in pediatric healthcare, including innovations, policy changes, and public health priorities.
  • Critically appraise new evidence from the medical literature to support high-quality, data-driven pediatric care.
  • Review comprehensive treatment plans for a variety of common pediatric conditions encountered in both outpatient and inpatient healthcare settings.
  • Identify emerging public health challenges affecting children, including vaccine hesitancy, environmental health risks, and social determinants of health.


Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 29.25 ANCC
  • 29.25 Attendance
Event starts: 
01/18/2026 - 6:15am
Event ends: 
01/22/2026 - 12:30pm

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Program is in Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

 

 

Sunday, January 18, 2026

6:15 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

6:50 a.m.

 

Welcome and Course Overview
Jason Anderson, M.D.

DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

7:00 a.m.

 

SSRIs: Prescribing SSRIs in Pediatrics: Who, When, and How
Eric Pease, D.O., M.B.A.

7:30 a.m.

 

Managing Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Maja Katusic, M.D.

8:00 a.m.

 

Panel Q&A

8:15 a.m.

 

AMBERG-HELMHOLZ PROFESSORSHIP LECTURE:

From Walt Disney Cartoons to National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: Building a Movement of Child Advocacy

Daniel Broughton, M.D.

9:15 a.m.

Refreshment Break

9:45 a.m.

 

Tiny Tools, Big Impact: Mental Health Skills for Busy Pediatric Clinics
Jocelyn R. Lebow, Ph.D., L.P.

10:15 a.m. 

 

Supporting the Grieving Child and Family: Practical Tips for Pediatricians
Megan Thorvilson, M.D. and Daniel R. Hilliker, Ph.D., L.P. 

10:45 a.m.

 

“I’ve Tried Everything and Nothing Works”: Management of Treatment Failure or Medication Intolerance in Child Psychiatry
Eric Pease, D.O., M.B.A.

11:15 a.m.

When Frustration Becomes Fatal: What Every Pediatrician Should Know About Abusive Head Trauma
Katie Johnson, M.D.

11:45 a.m.

 

Panel Q&A

12:15 p.m.

Adjourn for the Day

 

Monday, January 19, 2026

6:15 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

6:55 a.m.

Announcements and Introduction
Angela Mattke, M.D.

UPDATES IN EVIDENCE BASED CARE

7:00 a.m.

 

2026 Update on Childhood and Adolescent Vaccines
Robert Jacobson, M.D.

8:00 a.m.

 

High Impact Articles of 2025: Evidence Based Review
David (DJ) Hall, M.D., and Jason (Jay) Homme M.D.

9:00 a.m.

 

Panel Q&A

9:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break

EMERGENCY AND HOSPITAL MEDICINE UPDATES

10:00 a.m.

 

Managing Pediatric Burns in the Ambulatory Care Setting 
Meghan Cain, M.D.

10:30 a.m.

 

High Risks, Tiny Patients: THC and Emerging Poisoning Threats in Kids
Anna DePompolo, M.D.

11:00 a.m.

 

Ohana Means Family: Managing Pediatric DKA Together, from Admission to Resolution
Brendan Mulhern, M.D.  

11:30 a.m.

 

Clinical Favorites: Some Diagnostic Strategies That Can Make a Difference in the Hospital Setting
Jay Homme M.D.

12:00 p.m.

 

Panel Q&A

12:30 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own

 

Interactive Session

2:00 p.m.

 

Workshop: Leveling Up your Sports Musculoskeletal Exam
David Soma, M.D., and Luke Radel, M.D.

3:30

Adjourn for the Day

 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

6:15 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

6:55 a.m.

Announcements and Introduction
Angela Mattke, M.D.

ALLERGY AND ATOPIC DISEASES

7:00 a.m.

 

The Pediatric Gut-Allergy Connection: Understanding Food Intolerances and EoE
Pua Hopson, D.O.

7:30 a.m.

 

Scratching the Surface: Therapeutic Strategies for Atopic Dermatitis 
Katelyn Anderson, M.D.

8:00 a.m.

 

Updates in Food Allergies
Anupama Ravi, M.D.

8:30 a.m.

My Child Has a Food Allergy! Perspectives, Learnings & Navigation Strategies from Pediatrician Moms
Marcie Billings, M.D., and Candace Granberg, M.D.

9:00 a.m.

 

Panel Q&A

9:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break

SPECIALTY CARE UPDATES

10:00 a.m.

Asthma Updates
Manuel Arteta, M.D.

10:30 a.m.

 

Diagnosing and Managing Hypertension
David Sas, D.O.

11:00 a.m.

 

The Honest Hairy Truth About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Asma Chattha, M.B.B.S.

11:30 a.m.

 

Mucosal Diseases in Children
Molly Youssef, M.D.

12:00 p.m.

 

Panel Q&A

12:30 p.m.

Adjourn for the Day

 

 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

6:15 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

6:55 a.m.

Announcements and Introduction
Angela Mattke, M.D.

THE BIG DEBATE

7:00 a.m.

 

Is Universal Lipid Screening in Children a Smart Move?
Seema Kumar, M.D., and Brian Lynch, M.D.

7:50 a.m.

 

Should Pediatricians Be More Aggressive in Diagnosing and Treating Viral Infections Like RSV or COVID-19?
Emily Levy, M.D., and Robert Jacobson, M.D.

8:40 a.m.

 

Teaching Without the Title: How Everyday Clinicians Shape Learning
Stephanie Mavis, M.D. (faculty lead)
Chandler Kessel, M.D. (Chief Resident), Michaela Mills-Rudy, M.D. (Fellow)

9:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break

HOT TOPICS IN PEDIATRICS

10:00 a.m.

 

How Will AI Help Me? Lessons from the Heart and Beyond…
Talha Niaz, M.B.B.S.

10:30 a.m.

 

Vitamin K and Beyond
Ahmed Al-Huntii, M.D.

11:00 a.m.

 

Fluoride Facts & Fiction: What Every Pediatrician Should Know
Elise Sarvas, D.D.S., M.S.

11:30 a.m.

 

Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
James Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.

12:00 p.m.

 

Panel Q&A

12:30 p.m.

Lunch on your own

Interactive Session

2:00 p.m.

 

 

Comprehensive Obesity Care, Medication Management, and Bariatric Surgery
Seema Kumar, M.D., Brian Lynch, M.D., Katie Ehman, M.D., and Malia Eustice APRN, C.N.P, M.S.N.

5:00 p.m.

Adjourn for the Day

 

Thursday, January 22, 2025

6:15 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

6:55 a.m.

Announcements and Introduction
Angela Mattke, M.D.

SURGICAL CARE UPDATES

7:00 a.m.

 

Vesicoureteral Reflux: Backward Flow, Forward Progress 
Candice Granberg, M.D.

7:30 a.m.

 

Lower Extremity Congenital Deformities
Emmanouil Grigoriou, M.D.

8:00 a.m.

 

Pediatric Sports Injuries: When to Treat, When to Refer to Orthopedics
Luke Radel, M.D.

8:30 a.m.

 

Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries: 2500 Years in 25 Minutes
Nicholas Pulos, M.D.

9:00 a.m.

 

Panel Q&A

9:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break

SPECIALTY CARE UPDATES

10:00 a.m.

 

Pediatrician’s Guide to Headache-Free Migraine Management
Paul Youssef, D.O.

10:30 a.m.

 

My Child Can’t Sleep
Robin Lloyd, M.D.

11:00 a.m.

 

Beyond the Usual Suspects: Recognizing Rheumatic Diseases in Children
Matthew L. Basiaga, D.O.

11:30 a.m.

 

Do No Harm. A Discussion on Risks of Medical Imaging
TBD

12:00 p.m.

 

Panel Q&A

12:30 p.m.

Course Adjourns

 

Disney Aulani
92-1185 Aliinui Dr.
Kapolei, HI 96707
United States

Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at Aulani Disney Resort & Spa - Kapolei, Hawaii.

In order to receive the special rate(s) of either $409 or $479 per night, plus taxes and fees, reservations must be made before the room block fills or before the cutoff date of December 16, 2025, whichever comes first. Reservations are taken based on space and rate availability.

You can make reservations online here or by calling Disney Group Reservations at (407) 939-4686 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm EST and Saturday and Sunday 8:30am to 5:00pm EST. 

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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.



Credit Statement(s):

AMA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 29.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
DayCredit(s)
Sunday4.75
Monday6.50
Tuesday5.00
Wednesday8.00
Thursday5.00

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Available Credit

  • 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 29.25 ANCC
  • 29.25 Attendance

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