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2024 Practical Pediatrics CME Course - Puerto Rico

Rio Grande, PR

02/02/2024-02/04/2024

Format: Live In-Person & Internet Enduring

Live In-Person activity content is available 2/2/2022-2/4/2022, and Enduring Material content is available (to live attendees only) 2/5/2024-8/5/2024.

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Course Schedule
Registration Fees

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In accordance with AAP health and safety protocols, space at this course is limited. 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.
 
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
As this course approaches, the AAP will seek guidance from local and national public health experts on implementing the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of all attendees, staff, and local community members.

  • All registrants should review this important health and safety information prior to participating in this course.
  • Masking is optional. The AAP supports the use of masking and will be optional in all meeting spaces.   Please refer to the health and safety information for more details.
  • Individuals are required to attest as part of the registration process that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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MAXIMUM AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™ FOR COURSE: 21.5

Designed for pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants caring for children, Practical Pediatrics CME Courses feature nationally prominent faculty presenting topics that highlight current issues in pediatrics. Each course combines lectures, interactive seminars, and question-and-answer sessions to allow you the opportunity to interact directly with faculty in solving the problems you encounter in everyday clinical settings.

This Course Will Feature:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Allergy/Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By attending a Practical Pediatrics CME Course, you will:

  • Update your knowledge of clinical issues by reviewing hot topics and recent practical advances for your clinical practice.
  • Increase your ability to diagnose and manage patients by analyzing and discussing cases with the faculty and your peers.
  • Click here for a complete list of individual session titles and learning objectives.

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

  • Attend 18 general session lectures, 6 question and answer sessions, and 3 in-person 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, including the ShopAAP booth to see the latest AAP publications and resources, and receive a discount on ShopAAP purchases.
  • After the course, access recordings from all six concurrent seminars, allowing you to see the three seminars you cannot attend live during the course. 

Why You Should Attend the Live/All-Access Practical Pediatrics CME Course:

  • Weekend courses with half-day sessions combine continuing professional development with relaxation and recreation at great destinations.
  • Top-quality education and an opportunity to talk directly with expert faculty provide current and practical pediatric information to take back to your office and use right away.
  • Interactive, case-based sessions offer expert guidance about situations you encounter in the clinical setting.
  • Hot-topic discussions cover the latest in pediatric medicine.

EARN 17 MOC PART 2 POINTS!
The Self-Assessment portion of this course is approved through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program for 17 points by the American Board of Pediatrics for MOC Part 2. To earn MOC points participants must attend the activity (in person) and successfully complete a post-test.
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 question about how to access this activity, contact MOCPortfolio@aap.org.

Concurrent Seminar Selection
You can attend one concurrent seminar each day in the subspecialty of your choice. To allow more informal interaction with the faculty, attendance in each seminar is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmation of your concurrent seminar registrations will be included in your on-site registration packet. Recordings of all concurrent seminars will be available online to all registrants after the live course.

Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Mitigation of Conflicts of Interest
The AAP Policy on Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Mitigation of Conflicts of Interest is designed to ensure AAP CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, scientifically rigorous and support safe, effective patient care. All individuals in a position to influence and/or control the content of AAP CME activities are required to disclose to the AAP and subsequently to learners that they either have no financial relationships or any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in CME activities. All potential conflicts of interest are identified and mitigated prior to an individual’s confirmation of service at an AAP CME activity. The AAP is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased CME activities.

The content of this CME activity does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the AAP.

Activity Code: PP2401

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 00745
Hotel Phone:  787/888-6000
Hotel Reservations: 800/474-6627
https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/

Special group rates beginning at $309 per night, plus tax, for single or double occupancy, have been negotiated at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar. These rates represent substantial savings from published rates. The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is January 4, 2024. Contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.

A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved, and they are assigned based on availability (first-come, first-served). Please be aware that the room block may be filled prior to January 4, 2024; 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.

Hotel Reservations
Please call the on-site reservations department at 800-474-6627 Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 8:00pm ET to make your reservations and be sure to mention the 2024 AAP Practical Pediatrics Course (PPC) to receive the discounted rate. Please click here to make reservations online.

Ground Transportation
Several options for ground transportation are available between Wyndham Grand Rio Mar and the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Round-trip shuttle service is provided to Wyndham Grand Rio Mar guests through GSI here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/gsipuertorico-online/items/

Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are also available.

Parking
Valet and self-parking are available at the hotel for a fee.

Child Care
The hotel does not provide childcare services nor a kids club. The hotel offers daily activities, including children’s activities that are included in your group rate. Schedule can be found on the hotel’s website. Please note, this is not a drop-off service and children must be supervised.

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 will not be available.

Registration Confirmation 
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 aapcme@aap.org.

Worry-free Registration/Cancellations

We understand that due to COVID-19, you may be hesitant to register for an in-person event, so we have updated our cancellation policy. You may cancel your course registration at any time until one week prior to the start of the course, for a full refund of your registration fee. All registration changes/cancellations must be sent in writing to registration@aap.org by 12:00pm CT on January 25, 2024. 

Refunds will not be issued if any pre-course, on-demand sessions or materials have been accessed by the registrant at any time.

Fri. A. Adolescent Health

Date:

02/02/2024

Time:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Fri. B. Allergy/Immunology

Date:

02/02/2024

Time:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Fri. C. Dermatology

Date:

02/02/2024

Time:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Fri. D. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Date:

02/02/2024

Time:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Fri. E. Gastroenterology

Date:

02/02/2024

Time:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Fri. F. Infectious Diseases

Date:

02/02/2024

Time:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sat. A. Adolescent Health

Date:

02/03/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sat. B. Allergy/Immunology

Date:

02/03/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sat. C. Dermatology

Date:

02/03/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sat. D. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Date:

02/03/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sat. E. Gastroenterology

Date:

02/03/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sat. F. Infectious Diseases

Date:

02/03/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sun. A. Adolescent Health

Date:

02/04/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sun. B. Allergy/Immunology

Date:

02/04/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sun. C. Dermatology

Date:

02/04/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sun. D. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Date:

02/04/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sun. E. Gastroenterology

Date:

02/04/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Sun. F. Infectious Diseases

Date:

02/04/2024

Time:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Type:

Concurrent Session
  • AAP Credit Only

  • AAP Credit

    21.50
  • NAPNAP

  • NAPNAP Credit Contact Hours

    21.50
  • MOC

  • MOC Part 2

    17.00
  • AAPA

  • AAPA Credit Hours

    21.50
  • Other

  • Other Activity with Short

    21.50

Physician - 2024 Practical Pediatrics CME Course - Puerto Rico

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 Other activity (Live In-Person & Internet Enduring) for a maximum of 21.50 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 21.50 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 17.00 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 MOCPortfolio@aap.org.


Allied Health Professional - 2024 Practical Pediatrics CME Course - Puerto Rico

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

This program is accredited for 21.50 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 ce@napnap.org. 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.

PAs may claim a maximum of 21.50 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.

Contact AAP Registration
800-433-9016, option 3  Toll Free US & Canada
630-626-6000, option 3  Outside US & Canada
Email: registration@aap.org
Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM CT Monday thru Friday

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