Phoenix Children's Craniosynostosis Provider and Community Education Day 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Phoenix Children’s Conference Center 2632 N. 20th Street, Phoenix, AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.25 hours)

This educational program will feature presentations from Phoenix Children’s experts and community partners, focusing on current clinical approaches, multidisciplinary care, and resources that support children with craniofacial differences and their families. Attendees will gain insight into medical management, care coordination, and psychosocial considerations, and strategies for navigating educational and community support. Our goal is for participants to leave with: • A deeper understanding of craniosynostosis conditions and their multidisciplinary management • Increased awareness of available clinical, educational, and community resources • Practical tools to support advocacy, care coordination, and family-centered care The Craniosynostosis Provider and Community Education Day highlight the importance of collaboration among patients, families, healthcare providers, educators, and community partners. This event reflects Phoenix Children’s ongoing commitment to providing the best healthcare, healing, and hope for children and the families we serve.

1. Differentiate craniosynostosis from other cranial shape abnormalities and identify appropriate indications for referral to specialty care.
2. Describe current evidence-based approaches to the multidisciplinary evaluation and management of children with craniosynostosis, including surgical interventions, genetic considerations, and developmental monitoring.
3. Apply family-centered care strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration principles to improve care coordination and long-term outcomes for patients with craniosynostosis and their families.

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 Phoenix Children's. 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 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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 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.