Challenging Cases in Pediatrics | Jacksonville (4/16/2026)

Jacksonville, FL US
April 16, 2026

Challenging Cases in Pediatrics features pediatric specialty experts discussing recent advances using case-based learning and interactive discussions. This activity will feature the topics and speakers below.

  • Urine The Know- When to Order and What to do With Urinalysis Testing - Katherine Twombley, MD, Division of Nephrology 
  • What’s New in Asthma: Guideline‑Driven SMART Therapy and Biologics for Today’s Pediatric Practice - Gerardo Vazquez Garcia, MD, Division of Pulmonology
  • Overview of ECG Screenings for High School Athletes - Khushboo Parikh, MD, Division of Cardiology


This event is FREE and will being held in-person at Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville only. Space is limited!

Target Audience

Physicians and Primary Care Providers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Recognize when to order a urinalysis and interpret the results. 
  • Review the latest evidence and guideline recommendations for Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART) and discuss practical strategies for implementing SMART in pediatric clinical practice.

  • Identify abnormal ECGs that would warrant a cardiology referral. 

    Contact Information: 

If you have any questions regarding the program, venue, parking, and transportation, please contact your area Physician Liaison, Cheryl McGraw at [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding registration and claiming credits for this activity, please contact the Course Coordinator, Ashley Hawkins at [email protected].

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.50 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
03/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
04/16/2026 - 6:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/16/2026 - 8:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Agenda

6:00 p.m.        Registration/Meet & Greet

6:30 p.m.         Welcome & Introductions 

6:30 p.m.         Dinner & Presentations

6:30 p.m.         Katherine Twombley, MD, FAAP, FAST | Urine The Know- When to Order and What to do With Urinalysis Testing 

6:55 p.m.         Gerardo Vazquez Garcia, MD | What’s New in Asthma: Guideline‑Driven SMART Therapy and Biologics for Today’s Pediatric Practice 

7:20 p.m.         Khushboo Parikh, MD | Overview of ECG Screenings for High School Athletes 

7:45 p.m.        Q&A

 

Maggiano's Little Italy
10367 Midtown Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32246
United States

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Moderator(s)

Amanda Lochrie, PhD, MBA, ABPP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Cheryl McGraw, Physician Liaison

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Khushboo Parikh, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Katherine Twombley, M.D.

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Kaneka;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Alexion;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Acadia;.

Gerardo Vazquez Garcia

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Khushboo Parikh, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Katherine Twombley, M.D.

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Kaneka;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Alexion;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Acadia;.

Gerardo Vazquez Garcia

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

 

Physicians
Nemours Children's designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.50 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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