Pediatrics in the Desert 2025

This one-day conference will host multiple didactic sessions provided by experts in different areas of pediatrics. Speakers will present current and up to date information and allow for question-and-answer sessions following their lectures. This year's topics will include Updates on Food Allergies, Common Pediatric Rheumatologic Conditions, Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pediatric Mental Health, and Adolescent Medicine.

Registration Options: Physicians (MD/DO)-$95.00; Residents/Fellows-Free; PhDs-$95; RN, LPN, NP, PA, Techs, Other-$70; Students-Free

Parking: Use the University of Arizona Sixth Street Garage at 1119 E 6th St, Tucson, AZ 85719

1. Implement evidence-based guidelines for rheumatologic diseases, including pediatric arthritis.
2. Assess current practices and apply new techniques to improve the quality of care of adolescent patients.
3. Confidently and accurately diagnose gastrointestinal disorders.
4. Counsel patients and refer to specialists regarding new updates in orthopedic surgery.
5. Identify evidence-based techniques for discussing vaccines with hesitant parents and families.
6. Identify and treat pediatric depression according to evidence-based guidelines.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be issued for requests received up to 7 days prior to the conference.
No refund will be provided once the conference begins.

The organization holding the activity reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.