Challenging Cases in Pediatrics | Lakeland (5/7/2026)

Lakeland, FL US
May 7, 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.

Topics and Speakers:  

  • Epilepsy: An Approach to Managing Comorbidities - Gian Rossi, DO
  • Highlights from Complex Care of Cranial Deformity and Epilepsy in Children - Greg Olavarria, MD, FAANS, FAAP
  • Endocrinology for the Non-Endocrinologist - Jennifer Osipoff, MD, FAAP

This event is FREE and will being held in-person at Eala's at Frescos Southern Kitchen in Lakeland, FL only.

Space is limited!

Target Audience

Physicians and Primary Care Providers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Define epilepsy, identify common comorbidities associated with epilepsy, and discuss evidence‑based management strategies for optimizing patient care.
  • Describe the basic indications for surgical intervention in children with cranial deformities and epilepsy, and explain recent advances in the surgical management of craniosynostosis and pediatric epilepsy.
  • Calculate a child’s mid‑parental height to determine genetic growth potential, and identify the normal ages and stages of puberty while recognizing when an endocrine consultation is appropriate.

Contact Information:

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

If you have any questions regarding registration and claiming credits for this activity, please contact the Course Coordinator, Michael Parker, CMP 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: 
03/09/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
05/07/2026 - 6:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/07/2026 - 8:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Agenda

5:30 p.m.        Registration | Meet and Greet

6:00 p.m.         Welcome & Introductions

6:10 p.m.         Dinner & Presentations

  • Epilepsy: An Approach to Managing Comorbidities - Gian Rossi, DO, Pediatric Neurologist
  • Highlights from Complex Care of Cranial Deformity and Epilepsy in Children - Greg Olavarria, MD, FAANS, FAAP, Chief Neurosurgery
  • Endocrinology for the Non-Endocrinologist - Jennifer Osipoff, MD, FAAP, Endocrinologist

7:45 p.m.        Final Remarks

Eala's at Frescos Southern Kitchen
132 S. Kentucky Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
United States
+1 (863) 683-5267
Eala's at Frescos Southern Kitchen

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Course Director(s)

Pamela Arn, MD

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

Courtney Jackson

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Greg Olavarria, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Osipoff, MD

has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Medtronic ;.

Gian Rossi, D.O.

has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Acadia Pharmaceuticals;.
Speaker(s)

Greg Olavarria, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Osipoff, MD

has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Medtronic ;.

Gian Rossi, D.O.

has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Acadia Pharmaceuticals;.
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.

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

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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