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Promoting Health Equity in Pediatrics: An Upstream Perspective

Name: Promoting Health Equity in Pediatrics: An Upstream Perspective
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: EB9D0A3F-5D8A-4BB0-B4FD-03D5CD23226D
Availability: InStock

MOC

Available: 02/05/2026-02/04/2029

Format

Price: $80.00

Member Price: $40.00

Description and Learning Objectives

Description

The primary objective of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge and tools to identify and address systemic and personal factors that contribute to health disparities, and to promote equitable pediatric health outcomes through upstream, clinical, and systemic interventions.

Learners will be able to:

Define the “upstream” approach and its role in promoting pediatric health equity.
Recognize systemic racism as a fundamental force shaping social determinants of health and a key driver of disparities in pediatric outcomes
Examine personal practice patterns and influences that may contribute to inequitable outcomes for children
Identify strategies to advance clinical and systemic equity in pediatric health care for communities served

Course Details

Start Date: February 5, 2026
Online Access Expires: February 4, 2029
Credit Expires: February 4, 2029
Course ID: 62326

Faculty

Subject Matter Expert:

Ingrid Walker-Descartes, MD, MPH, MBA

Reviewers:

Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP
Madre Guinn-Jones, MPH

Registration Fees

AAP Member Registration Fee: $40

Non-AAP Member Registration Fee: $80

Credit Information

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Enduring Materials

1.00
MOC
MOC Part 2

1.00
AAPA
AAPA Credit Hours

1.00

Credit Statements

Physician - Promoting Health Equity in Pediatrics: An Upstream Perspective

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 enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 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 approved for 1.00 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 - Promoting Health Equity in Pediatrics: An Upstream Perspective

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 1.00 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 0.00 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.

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