2027 Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Name: 2027 Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Start: 2/25/2027 12:00:00 AM
End: 2/27/2027 12:00:00 AM
Location: Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, FL

Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, FL

02/25/2027-02/27/2027

Format

Highlights

2027 Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine CME Course
Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key
Clearwater Beach, FL
02/25/2027-02/27/2027

02/25/2027 – Interventional Bronchoscopy Course (limited registration available)

Format: Live In-person

Save with Early Bird Rates when you register by January 27, 2027

Register early and don’t miss out!

Course Schedule
Registration Fees
Course Brochure

Register early, as the course may fill, registration may close, and hotel room blocks may sell out, even before the early bird deadline.

Please note: The AAP cannot be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the course. Costs incurred, such as airline and hotel penalties, are the responsibility of the individual.

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Important Health and Safety Information

All registrants should review this important health and safety information prior to participating in this course.
The AAP supports the use of masking, and it will be optional in all meeting spaces.

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Description and Learning Objectives

Why Attend?

The Celebration provides a unique opportunity physicians and other healthcare professionals with an interest in pediatric lung disease to attend a clinical meeting focused entirely on the care of pulmonary and sleep medicine disorders in children.
Comprehensive general sessions and concurrent seminars covering a broad spectrum of pulmonary and sleep disorders, including current advances in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
Outstanding review and refresher course for established physicians and healthcare professionals, led by nationally recognized leaders in pulmonary and sleep medicine.
In-depth educational programming designed for physicians and providers at all stages of training and clinical practice.
Foundational learning opportunities for healthcare professionals who are new to the field and preparing for professional practice.
This weekend course blends high-quality continuing professional education with opportunities for relaxation and recreation in beautiful Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Connect and network with colleagues from across the pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine community in a dynamic and engaging setting.
Learn from expert faculty delivering current practical insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.
Participate in interactive, small-group, case-based sessions designed to provide expert guidance on real-world clinical scenarios.
Celebrate Drs. Leland, Fan and Bruce Rubin, recipients of the Edwin L. Kendig, Jr. Award for their outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric pulmonology.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By attending the Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine course, you will:

Be able to discuss the causes of non-CF bronchiectasis, develop a diagnostic approach, and implement a treatment plan based on current guidelines.
Be able to discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of chest wall differences including pectus abnormalities, thoracic dystrophies, and scoliosis.
Be able to discuss an evidence-based approach to common sleep disorders including narcolepsy, insomnias/parasomnias, and restless limb syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder.
Be able to discuss current guidelines for the diagnosis and management of community acquired and atypical pneumonias.
Be able to discuss new Cystic Fibrosis Foundation consensus recommendations for newborn screening for cystic fibrosis.

By participating in the course, you will be able to:

Attend 8 general session lectures and 8 concurrent seminars.
Ask the faculty members questions about challenges that you encounter in practice, either during the scheduled question and answer sessions or during session breaks.
Access and download syllabus material/presentation slides provided by the faculty.
Participate in all scheduled meals and breaks, as listed in the course schedule.
Visit the exhibitors onsite.

Save when you register by January 27, 2027

Activity Code: CP27

Hotel & Travel Information

Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key
1160 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Hotel Phone: 808/727-0439
Hotel Website

Hotel direct booking link
Hotel direct number for reservations: (727)595-1611
Email

Special group rates beginning at $299 per night, plus tax, for single or double standard guest room, have been negotiated at the Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key. These rates represent substantial savings from published rates. Find your oasis on this tropical paradise with 13 acres of private white beach sand or enjoy a stunning sunset. Enjoy the newly refurbished guest rooms with most rooms having a balcony, and onsite activies including outdoor pool, children’s pool, beach volleyball, or visit the onsite fitness center. The resort is steps away from Sand Key Park nature trails and surf ready beaches. Or visit the famous Pier 60, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, or a dolphin watching tour or sunset cruise.

The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is Wednesday, January 27, 2027. Some or all dates in our discounted room block may become sold-out prior to the deadline. Either book online or call the hotel directly to make your reservations.

Please be aware that the room block may be filled prior to January 27, 2027; in such a case, neither the group rate nor guest room availability can be guaranteed. The AAP, therefore, recommends that you make your reservations as early as possible.

Ground Transportation: Ride share, taxis and rental cars are available from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Parking: Discounted self-parking is available for $10 per car per night.

Electronic Course Syllabus

The syllabus will be available online to all attendees for download in advance of and after the course. Printed copies of the syllabus are available for purchase during registration and can be picked up on site.

Your registration will be confirmed. Please contact the AAP Registration Area if you do not receive a confirmation within 7 days. The AAP cannot be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at this course. The AAP reserves the right to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or to limit enrollments, should attendance exceed capacity. Course educational sessions are open only to registered attendees.

If you have not received email instructions from the AAP one week prior to the course, please check your spam folder; if it's not there, please contact the AAP at [email protected].

Cancellations

Requests for registration cancellations for this course must be emailed to [email protected] no later than February 11, 2027. A $75 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued after February 12, 2027. Refunds will not be issued if course materials have been accessed by the registrant at any time.

The AAP is not responsible for any fees incurred due to travel cancellations, disruptions, or other unforeseen incidents. All attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase personal travel insurance.

Sessions

S01 - Interventional Bronchscopy Course (Separate Registration Required)

Date:

02/25/2027

Time:

5:00PM - 8:00PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Credit Information

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Live Activity

21.00
AAP Credit Only
AAP Credit

21.00
NAPNAP
NAPNAP Contact Hours

21.00
MOC
MOC Part 2

21.00
AAPA
AAPA Credit Hours

21.00

Credit Statements

Physician - 2027 Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Clearwater, FL - February 25-27, 2027

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 21.00 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the AAP.

This activity is approved for 21.00 points of MOC Part 2 credit by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program. All approved activities must be completed by the MOC Credit Approval End Date. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician’s ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio at www.abp.org for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact [email protected].

Allied Health Professional - 2027 Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Clearwater, FL - February 25-27, 2027

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

PAs may claim a maximum of 21.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

This program is accredited for 21.00 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0.00 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0.00 related to psychopharmacology) (0.00 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. The AAP is designated as Agency #A17. Upon completion of the program, each participant desiring NAPNAP contact hours must send a completed certificate of attendance to [email protected]. Payment of $15 for NAPNAP members and nonmembers is required via credit card for all NAPNAP contact hour requests. Keep this certificate for your records for six (6) years. Requests for duplicate certificates should be made to the AAP.

Questions?

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