Challenging Cases in Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie (4/29/26)

Port St. Lucie, FL US
April 29, 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:  

  • Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome | Adela Casas-Melley, MD, MBA
  • Why Do I Feel Dizzy? | Steffan Sernich, MD
  • New Onset Seizures | Satyanarayana Gedela, MD

This event is FREE and will being held in-person at Meating Street Steak & Seafood in Port St. Lucie only. Space is limited!

Target Audience

Physicians and Primary Care Providers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Analyze clinical findings and imaging to distinguish Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome and identify when surgical referral is appropriate
  • Identify cardiac etiologies of syncope and distinguish them from Neurally Mediated Syncope (NMS).
  • Explain the appropriate next steps in evaluating and managing a new‑onset seizure.

Contact Information:

  • If you have any questions regarding the program, venue, parking, and transportation, please contact your area Physician Liaison, Trish Talbert, at [email protected].
  • If you have any questions regarding registration and claiming credits for this activity, please contact the Course Coordinator, Emily Smith MS, 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: 
01/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
04/29/2026 - 5:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/29/2026 - 8:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Agenda

5:30 p.m.        Registration/Meet & Greet

6:10 p.m.         Welcome & Introductions 

6:15 p.m.         Dinner & Presentations

  • Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome - Adela Casas-Melley, MD, MBA

  • Why Do I Feel Dizzy? - Steffan Sernich, MD

  • New Onset Seizures - Satyanarayana Gedela, MD

7:45 p.m.        Closing Remarks

Meating Street Steak & Seafood
10553 Southwest Meeting Street
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
United States

Please allow ample time to secure parking.

Click on the Speaker's Name to see their full bio:

Course Director(s)

Pamela Arn, MD

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

Adela Casas-Melley, MD, MBA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Satyanarayana Gedela, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Steffan Sernich, Associate professor

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Patricia Talbert

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

Adela Casas-Melley, MD, MBA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Satyanarayana Gedela, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Steffan Sernich, Associate professor

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
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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 Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery's Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.5 MOC points in the American Board of Surgery’s (ABS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program (*Surgeons do not have to complete the evaluation in order to receive MOC credit). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS MOC credit.

Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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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