Children's Surgery in the Desert 2026

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Social Hall/College of Medicine-Tucson, 1501 N Campbell Ave., Second Floor, Room 2500, Tucson, AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.50 hours), ABS CC (3.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.50 hours)

Please join us for our second annual Children's Surgery in the Desert. This 3.5-hour CME event is designed to engage pediatric providers in the Desert Southwest. Attendees will learn about the latest evidenced-based practices in pediatric surgery. Join us for an educational event for providers across the pediatric spectrum.

Registration Options: Student $15; RN, Other HCP $30; Resident/Fellow $30; APN, PA, Other APP $60; Physician $60

1. Communicate with families using practical guidance, including setting expectations and discussing prognosis.
2. Screen for referral and surgical intervention in conditions such as spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, infection, and tumors.
3. Counsel on best practices for surgical or procedural decision making, anesthetic design, and communication with parents and caregivers of patients.
4. Identify the key steps to managing chronic constipation in the pediatric population, early intervention, behavioral interventions, and when emergency intervention is needed.
5. Screen for the spectrum and incidence of complications associated with the Nuss procedure, distinguishing between early, late, and rare but life-threatening events.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Banner Healthcare. 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 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit 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.

 In order to report MOC/CC points to specialty boards, the attendee must complete the MOC/CC section of their CloudCME profile prior to claiming credit and by the end of the calendar year.

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.

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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.