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Hot Topics in Pediatrics 2026
Target Audience
This conference is intended for pediatric primary care physicians and all primary care providers.
Registration Rates
Attendee Type | Early Bird Discount Before April 3 | Standard Rate After April 3 |
| Physician | $600 | $650 |
| Nurse and Allied Health | $500 | $550 |
| Student, Resident and Fellow* | $350 | $400 |
*In order to qualify for the Student, Resident and Fellow rate, a letter from your accredited academic institution is required. The letter must be submitted from your program director or admissions office and state that you are currently enrolled as a student. The letter must be on official letterhead and submitted to [email protected].
Refunds
A refund, less a $100 processing fee, will be given for WRITTEN cancellations to [email protected] received before June 15, 2026. No refunds will be given after this date. Nemours Children's is not responsible for any cancellation or change fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.
Learning Objectives
The Hot Topics in Pediatrics program will feature national leaders in the field of pediatrics for discussions and review on some of the most current and useful topics for pediatric providers in primary care. Hot Topics in Pediatrics will help you stay current with today’s important pediatric issues and implement strategies for practice change immediately.
Questions
If you have general questions regarding this conference, please contact us at [email protected].
The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the official hotel of Hot Topics in Pediatrics. Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at this lavish Disney Resort hotel. After attending the conference, unwind outdoors, indulge in a luxurious massage, and watch evening fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle. Just one stop to Magic Kingdom Park on the complimentary Resort Monorail, this timeless Victorian-style marvel evokes Palm Beach’s golden era.
Important Hotel Booking Information
Hotel accommodations are not included in your conference registration. To ensure rooms are available for registered attendees, access to the conference hotel room block will only be provided after registration is complete. Each registered attendee is eligible for up to 2 rooms at the conference rate. If you require an exception, please contact Michael Parker, CMP at [email protected].
The Hot Topics in Pediatrics conference rate at Disney’s Grand Floridian is $299 per night, but space is limited.
The hotel reservations block will open February 2, 2026, to registered attendees.
Hotel reservation information will be included in your registration confirmation email. If rooms at the Grand Floridian sell out, a waitlist will be created. Historically, most waitlisted attendees have successfully received a room.
Shiva Kalidindi, MD MS FAAP FACEP CPE
Jessica Tomaszewski, MD FAAP
Robert Walter, MD, FAAP
Hannah Arn, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Pamela Arn, MD
Melanie Bradley, DO, FAAP
Rhonda Elton, MD
Shiva Kalidindi, MD MS FAAP FACEP CPE
Katherine McDaniel, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Jessica Tomaszewski, MD FAAP
Robert Walter, MD, FAAP
Karen Westberry, MD
Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD
Lonna Gordon, MD, PharmD, FAAP, FABOM, CCMS
Shiva Kalidindi, MD MS FAAP FACEP CPE
Katherine McDaniel, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
David Stukus, MD
Salwa Sulieman, DO
Jessica Tomaszewski, MD FAAP
Robert Walter, MD, FAAP
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 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Nemours Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education: Provider #50-1428. This course is an approved activity for 13.0 contact hours.
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.
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn up to credits toward the CME requirement(s) 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.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.
Available Credit
- 13.00 MOC ABP - PediatricsSuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 13.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
- 13.00 MOC ABS – SurgerySuccessful 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.
- 13.00 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 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 13.00 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 13.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 13.00 Continuing EducationThis activity is designated for 13.00 continuing education credits.
- 13.00 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 13.00 contact hours.
The Hot Topics in Pediatrics program will feature national leaders in the field of pediatrics for discussions and review on some of the most current and useful topics for pediatric providers in primary care. Do not miss the opportunity to exhibit at this exciting event and interact with primary care providers from across the United States!
Please review the Exhibitor and Supporter Prospectus below. For more information, contact Michael Parker, CMP at [email protected].
Click here to download a copy of the Exhibitor and Supporter Prospectus.
Price
Refunds
A refund, less a $100 processing fee, will be given for WRITTEN cancellations to [email protected] received before June 15, 2026. No refunds will be given after this date. Nemours Children's is not responsible for any cancellation or change fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.
Attendee Type | Early Bird Discount Before April 3 | Standard Rate After April 3 |
| Physician | $600 | $650 |
| Nurse and Allied Health | $500 | $550 |
| Student, Resident and Fellow* | $350 | $400 |
Are you a healthcare professional licensed in Florida? To ensure accurate reporting to CE Broker, please follow these additional instructions.
- The first, middle and last name on your account must match the name on your license.
- The CE Broker profession on your account must match the profession on your license.
- Your Florida license number must include your license prefix with no spaces and no leading zeroes.
- INCORRECT: ME_123456, ME00123456, or 123456
- CORRECT: ME123456