The L. William Ferris, MD Memorial Lectureship in Pediatric Urology 2026- Hybrid

October 7, 2026

The L. William Ferris, MD, Memorial Lectureship in Pediatric Urology
Sponsored by The Hohn Family

The L. William Ferris, MD Memorial Lectureship in Pediatric Urology was established in honor of Dr. Ferris, Director of The Wilmington Medical Center’s Department of Urology, who passed away in 1982. A graduate of The University of Virginia and Tufts Medical School, Dr. Ferris entered private practice in 1960, after completing his residency at The Wilmington Medical Center. He was known by his colleagues as a skilled and compassionate physician and surgeon, instrumental in elevating The Wilmington Medical Center’s ability to treat pediatric urology patients. The Delaware Academy of Medicine and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware are co-sponsoring this lecture in order to perpetuate Dr. Ferris’ legacy of innovation in the area of pediatric urology.

Target Audience

Urologists, residents, fellows, nephrologists, primary care physicians, APNs, PAs and RNs

Registration Rates
Non-Nemours Associates - Virtual	$55
Non-Nemours Associates - In-Person	$55
Nemours Associates - Virtual	$0
Nemours Associates - In-person	$0

Cancellation Policy: A refund, less a $15 processing fee, will be given for WRITTEN cancellations to [email protected] received before September 21, 2026.. No refunds will be given after this date.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, [email protected]

Course summary

Available credit:

5.00 AAPA Category I CME
Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
5.00 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.
5.00 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 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
5.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour
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 live activity for a maximum of 5.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
5.00 Continuing Education
This activity is designated for 5.00 continuing education credits.
- 5.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
5.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing
Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

This activity is designated for 5.00 contact hours.

Course opens:

04/15/2026

Course expires:

12/31/2026

Event starts:

10/07/2026 - 8:00am EDT

Event ends:

10/07/2026 - 4:00pm EDT

Cost:

$55.00

Add to calendar:

AGENDA | Wednesday, October 7, 2026

8:00 a.m. When the Gut talks to the Bladder: Microbiome, Serotonin and the Pathophysiology of Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction - Walid Farhat, MD

9:00 a.m. Break

9:15 a.m. Case Presentations

12:15 p.m. Break

1:15 p.m. Is there Still a Role for Pediatric Urology in Renal Failure and Transplantation? - Walid Farhat, MD

2:15 p.m. Virtual Portion Ends

Agenda

Hybrid

The 2025 L. William Ferris, MD Memorial Lectureship in Pediatric Urology will be a hybrid event.

The in-person event will be held in the third floor lecture hall of the Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, Delaware.

If you choose to attend virtually, a link to join the meeting will be emailed to you a few days before the event.

All relevant Financial Relationships have been mitigated. To view additional information on the Nemours Children's disclosure policy, right click on the link at the bottom of the page to open in a new tab.

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