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2 011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 

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Only one word describes the 2011 AAP National Conference & Exhibition 

(AAP experieNCE) October 15 – 18th — BIG! As the conference grows, so does 

our commitment to ENERGIZING your continuing medical education, research, 

social networking, and more. 

MEET the AAP President 

O. Marion Burton, MD, FAAP 

Welcome Reception 

Opening Plenary Sessions 

Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting 

President’s Reception 

» Annual Business Luncheon 

contents 

1–3 Program Highlights 

4 Conference Tools 

5 Accreditation/ 

CME Credit Designation 

6–43 Education/Networking 

44 Tour Schedule 

45 Registration & Travel 

46–49 Registration Form 

50 Hotel Information/Map 

51 Hotel Registration Form 

52 Commercial Support 

This year’s AAP experieNCE will be at a new convention facility — the Boston 

Convention and Exhibition Center. This streamlined edition of the conference 

Preliminary Program features a new educational track on preventing and 

treating childhood obesity and encourages everyone in the medical community 

to “Step It Up For Kids!” beginning with special pre-conference events Friday, 

October 14th. 

Register by September 2nd to receive discounted rates. For the first time 

advance registrants will be able to sync itineraries to faculty handouts using 

online or mobile technology. Read more about our conference tools on page 4. 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 

Friday, October 14................................................ pages 6–7 

11:30 am – 5:30 pm Peds 21 – Pediatrics for the 21st Century, 

Ending Childhood Obesity Within a 

Generation — Innovations in Practice NEW 

12:00 pm – 3:30 pm AAP Community Cares 

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm AAP Kids’ Camp 

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Welcome Reception 

Saturday, October 15................................... pages 8–17 

7:00 am – 8:00 am Meet-the-Expert Discussions 

8:30 am – 10:00 am Educational Sessions (Morning) 

9:30 am – 4:00 pm AAP Career Fair Sponsored by PedJobs 

10:30 am – 12:15 pm Opening Plenary Sessions 

(AAP President’s Address, 

Keynote Speaker, AAP Education Award) 

12:15 pm – 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Meet the Faculty 

2:00 pm – 5:45 pm Educational Sessions (Afternoon) 

5:00 pm Pediatric Surgical Specialists Reception NEW 

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Section on Medical Students, 

Residents, and Fellowship Trainees 

Reception/Poster Display 

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Community Pediatrics Reception/ 

Poster Display 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Boston Experience! at the Museum 

of Science 

Sunday, October 16.......................................pages 18–27 


7:00 am – 8:15 am District Breakfasts 


9:30 am – 4:00 pm AAP Career Fair Sponsored by PedJobs 

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 

10:30 am – 12:15 pm Plenary Sessions 



4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CPR Anytime in English and Spanish 

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm President’s Reception in the Exhibit Hall 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Young Physicians’ Reception 

Monday, October 17......................................pages 28–37 

6:45 am – 8:00 am Pediatric Leadership and Mentoring 

Forum NEW 


7:30 pm – 8:30 am Friends of Children Fund 5K Fun Run & Walk 

8:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 



12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Annual Business Luncheon 



Tuesday, October 18....................................pages 38–43 




12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Pediatric Bowl 

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Meet-the-Expert Discussions 


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PROGRAM Highlights 

Planning Your Trip 

How to Register 

Attendees who register between June 1st and 

September 2nd will not only save a significant amount 

off of registration fees, but will also receive badges/ 

tickets by mail and a code for online access to 

handouts from faculty. Online registration is preferred 

at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/register, however, you may 

complete and fax/mail the registration (page 46) and 

housing (page 51) forms included in this program or 

register on site at the Boston Convention and Exhibition 

Center Friday, October 14th through Tuesday, October 

18th. Please contact us at registration@aap.org with 

registration-related questions. 

Access to all educational sessions (including Friday’s 

pre-conference activities), special events, exhibits, and 

any additional programs will only be open to registered 

and badged attendees. 

Air Travel 

Call the AAP Travel Office at 888/227-1772. See additional 

information on page 45. 

Booking Your Hotel 

The convention will take place in the Waterfront area of 

Boston at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

There are three hotels in that area that will host events: 

the Westin Waterfront, the Renaissance Waterfront and 

the Seaport Hotel. 

CONFERENCE 

NEW VENUE! 

Boston Convention 

and Exhibition Center and the Waterfront Area 

415 Summer St. • Boston, MA 02210 

The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) is Boston’s newest and 

largest convention facility which is easily accessible from the airport, Boston 

hotels, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The BCEC provides an excellent 

learning environment with state-of-the-art internet, telecommunication, 

and audio/visual services, large meeting rooms, and wide opens spaces to 

encourage networking. All National Conference meetings will take place at 

the BCEC, attached Westin Hotel, and nearby Renaissance and Seaport hotels. 

Complimentary Shuttle Service will be available between all non-walking hotels 

within the AAP hotel block and the convention center. 

The other hotels are located in the Financial District and 

in Boston’s historic Back Bay. View the hotel map on 

page 50 or online at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/housing. 

To make a hotel reservation online please go to 

www.AAPexperieNCE.org/housing, email AAPHousing@cmrus.com 

or call 800/468-6322 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) 

or 415/979-2290 (international) Monday through Friday, 

9:00 am – 9:00 pm, Eastern time. 

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Traveling with Family 

& Children / Child Care 

The AAP conference is a very family-friendly environment. 

Family members may register for $10 per adult or 

child. There are many events planned that may include 

family and guests. 

Friday night’s Welcome Reception and Kid’s Camp, an 

interactive kid’s reception, will take place at the Boston 

Marriott Copley Place hotel. Saturday night’s family 

event will take place at Boston’s Museum of Science. 

Families may also participate in the Fun Run on Monday 

morning. Exhibits are also open on Saturday, Sunday 

and Monday. 

All attendees and guests over the age of 5 can choose 

to participate in philanthropy to give back to the local 

community. This is called “Community Cares” and will 

take place on Friday. 

There are no additional fees to participate in any of these 

events. Badges are required throughout the meeting. 

A Nursing Mother’s Lounge, supported by Medela, 

is available in the convention center and open daily, 

Friday through Tuesday. The complimentary lounge 

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Boston Convention 

& Exhibition Center 

will offer hospital-grade pumps and refrigerated milk 

storage. Please keep in mind that the nursing lounge is 

adjacent to all educational sessions; but is about a 30 

minute shuttle wait/ride to the child care center at the 

Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel. 

Child care services are available for a nominal fee of $25 

per day and will be located at the Boston Marriott Copley 

Place Hotel in the Back Bay. You may prefer to book your 

hotel room at this property for convenience. Advance 

registration is required. To register, contact KiddieCorp 

at 800/942-9947 or visit https://www.kiddiecorp.com/ 

aapkids.htm. KiddieCorp has been the official child 

care provider for AAP since 1991. KiddieCorp’s goal is 

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See expanded Hotel Map on page 50. 

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Renaissance Boston 

Waterfront 

4 Westin Boston Waterfront 

to provide your children from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 

years of age with a program that they want to attend, 

while providing you with that critical “peace of mind” 

feeling while you attend the conference. 

The AAP also provides a tour program. Tickets may be 

purchased for tours; see page 44 for more information. 

There’s also a children’s museum near the waterfront 

area of Boston. 

Most areas of Boston are very accessible using public 

transportation, or the “T” subway system. 

Please email us at nce@aap.org if you require help 

planning for your family’s visit. 

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EDUCATIONAL FOCUS 

AAP conference faculty represent 8 of the top-10 ranked 

children’s hospitals in the United States and nearly 200 

organizations, including universities, medical institutions, 

public health offices, and government agencies 

(www.AAPexperieNCE.org/facultyaffiliations). 

Faculty and abstract presenters offer the latest updates on 

topics relevant to pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists and 

interdisciplinary teams. Don’t miss the brand new educational 

track on preventing and treating childhood obesity! 

Learn more at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/stepitup 

» Scientific Sessions Track on 

Obesity Prevention & Treatment 

Saturday, October 15 – Tuesday, October 18 

NEW 

CONFERENCE TRACK 

Obesity: Ending Childhood Obesity within 

» Ending a Generation—Innovations Obesity Within a Generation in Practice — 

Innovations in Practice (C0018) 

Friday, October 14 • 11:30 am – 5:30 pm 

11:30 am – 1:00 pm 

Peds-21 Pre-Conference Networking Forum and Poster Review 

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, network with your colleagues and 

review posters. 

Supported by Pfizer 

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

Educational Program 

Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, in partnership 

with the American Dietetic Association, the American Heart 

Association and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will address 

aspects of preventing and treating childhood obesity, and will give 

attendees guidance in translating latest evidence into practice, 

provide realistic approaches to motivational interviewing in practice 

and practical behavior change strategies. The program will highlight 

how pediatricians and other health care providers can effectively 

work in teams, and implement forthcoming guidelines, new 

diagnostic tests and therapeutic approaches for managing obesity 

co-morbidities. 

Myles Faith, PhD; Samuel Gidding, MD, FAAP; Francine Kaufman, MD, FAAP; 

Robert Schwartz, MD, FAAP; Elsie Taveras, MD, FAAP 

Supported by Nestlé Nutrition Institute 

and Sanford Health Group 

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 

Reception and Poster Review 

» AAP Friends of Children 5K Fun Run/Walk (V3001) 

Monday, October 17 • 7:30 am – 8:30 am 

(6:30 am Shuttle Bus Pick Up) 

Commit to becoming more active and modeling the way for 

your patients, family and colleagues. Support the AAP Friends 

of Children Fund in the 5th Annual Fun Run & Walk. 

Supported by Nursery Water 

Pre-conference Event 

Friday 

Pediatrics for the 21st Century: 


Generation—Innovations in Practice 

C0018 

Saturday 

Orthopaedics Program: Day 1—Annual 

Update of Musculoskeletal Medicine 

H1029 

Making It Work: Being a Medical 

Home for Children With Common 

Chronic Conditions S1065 

Off the Couch and Back Outside: How 

the Natural Environment Can Improve 

Children’s Health F1075 

Creating a Culture of Compassion— 

A Bird’s Eye View P1083 

Bariatric Surgery: What do I tell 

my patients? P1084 

Case Lessons in Thyroid Disease 

A1115 

Sunday 

Orthopaedics Program: Day 2— 

Annual Update of Musculoskeletal 

Medicine H2016 

Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health 

Program (Obesity, Nutrition, Diets of 

Infants and Toddlers and How That 

Affects their Oral Health) H2017 

Case Lessons in Thyroid Disease 

A2053 

Help Get Them Moving! The 

Pediatrician’s Role in Promoting Active 

Commuting for Children F2062 

High Blood Pressure in the Office: 

How Much of a Workup is Needed? 

F2063 

Med-Peds Program—Office-Based 

Motivational Interviewing (Patient- 

Centered Communication) for the 

Treatment of Childhood Obesity 

H2078 

Communications and Media 

Program—Can Pediatricians Influence 

the Media? Communicating Science to 

the Public H2085 

Sunday (Continued) 

Getting the Lead Out—Introducing 

Physical Activity and Sport to Obese 

Children S2132 

Managing Time-Consuming Problems 

in Your Office—How to Do a Good Job 

and Get Paid S2136 

What You Always Wanted to 

Know About Breastfeeding (Basic 

Breastfeeding Clinical Support Skills) 

I2145 

Get Motivated!: Applying Motivational 

Interviewing to Everyday Practice 

I2146 

Monday 

The WIC Program—Updates and 

Outcomes X3012 

Breastfeeding Program H3014 

Get Motivated!: Applying Motivational 

Interviewing to Everyday Practice 

I3044 

Gastroenterology, Hepatology 

& Nutrition Program—Primer of 

Common Liver Disease for the Primary 

Care Pediatrician: Abnormal Liver 

Tests, Immunizations, and Fatty Liver 

in Children and Adolescents H3068 

Creating Healthy Communities: What 

Can We Do As Pediatricians? F3075 

What Every Pediatrician Should Know 

About Media Literacy: A Practical 

Guide I3090 

Preschool Obesity Prevention and 

Community Intervention F3110 

Tuesday 

Bariatric Surgery: Whose Body Is It? 

X4002 

The WIC Program—Updates and 

Outcomes X4009 

Definition and Management of 

Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 

Diabetes F4012 & F4091 

You, Too, Can Be A Breastfeeding 

Guru (Advanced Breastfeeding 

Clinical Skills) I4028 

Preschool Obesity Prevention and 

Community Intervention F4087 

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SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITS 

In addition to our world renowned speakers, the AAP hosts many complimentary 

signature events and networking opportunities for conference registrants and 

their families. The AAP experieNCE offers something for everyone! 


Friday, October 14 • 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm 

See page 6 for description. 

Boston Experience! 

at the Museum of Science 

Saturday, October 15 • 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 


AAP Community Cares Project 

Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory 



AAP Kids’ Camp 



page 7 

page 7 

NEW Pediatric Surgical 

Specialists Reception 

Saturday, October 15 • 5:00 pm 


page 7 

page 17 

page 17 

President’s Reception 

Sunday, October 16 • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 


page 27 

NEW Pediatric Leadership 

and Mentoring Forum 

Monday, October 17 • 6:45 am – 8:00 am 


exhibits Saturday, October 15 – Monday, October 17 

Tour the world’s largest pediatric technical exhibit hall! All events on the exhibit 

floor are complimentary to conference registrants and registered families. 

The Pediatric Office of the Future hands-on educational exhibit showcases 

all kinds of technologies — available today — that can improve care delivery, 

practice efficiencies, and provider lifestyles. Expanded this year are the three 

“offices” where you work: Outpatient, Hospital, & Mobile. 

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CONFERENCE TOOLS 

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GO GREEN & SIMPLIFY 

YOUR AAP EXPERIENCE 

Use the new FREE conference planner tool at 

www.AAPexperieNCE.org/planner 

The AAP conference session planner tool now allows 

you to prepare a pre-conference agenda and gives 

advance registrants the added capability of sync’ing 

faculty handouts in one convenient step. Both itinerary 

and faculty handouts will be accessible online and on 

your smartphone. 

View an expanded digital program 

containing sessions descriptions at 

www.AAPexperieNCE.org/program 

CONFERENCE NEWS COVERAGE 

Read the latest about our prestigous pediatric expert 

faculty, hot topics, and emerging trends. Look for emails 

from "Information@aap.org" and whitelist (approve), or 

visit the eNews site at www.AAPconvergeNCE.com. 

Conference news that fits you! 

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ACCREDITATION/CME CREDIT DESIGNATION 

Continuing Medical Education 

NCE Educational Goals 

and Objectives 

Goals 

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) continuing 

medical education (CME) program aims to 

develop, maintain, and improve the competence, 

skills, and professional performance of pediatricians 

and pediatric healthcare professionals by providing 

quality, relevant, accessible, and effective educational 

experiences that address gaps in professional practice. 

The AAP National Conference & Exhibition (NCE) 

is the forum at which all pediatric professionals meet 

for updates, review of pediatric practice, research, 

and advocacy. 

Instructional Objectives 

The instruction (learning experience) in this activity will 

1. Provide education in pediatric health care 

including the most current information 

related to illness and preventive health care of 

neonates, infants, children, adolescents, 

and young adults. 

2. Create a forum for discussion of current issues 

and problems in pediatric health care. 

3. Instruct attendees on procedures related to 

patient health management. 

4. Inform, enable, and update attendees on practice 

management and policy. 

5. Support and train attendees in advocacy of 

issues related to child health. 

6. Address professional practice gaps of learners 

by linking needs with learning objectives 

and instruction. 

7. Match the educational content with the scope of 

practice of the learners and desirable physician 

attributes. 

Learner Objectives 

As a result of attending this activity, learners 

will be able to 

1. Practice evidence-based, informed pediatric 

medicine. 

2. Apply current techniques and procedures. 

3. Advocate effectively for issues related to children’s 

health. 

4. Demonstrate change in competence, performance, 

or patient outcomes. 

CME Credit Information 

Accreditation and CME 

Credit Designation 

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 live activity for a maximum 

of 54.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians 

should claim only the credit commensurate with the 

extent of their participation in the activity. 

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 54.5 AAP 

credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP 

CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate 

Members of the AAP. 

The American Academy of Physician Assistants 

accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from 

organizations accredited by the ACCME. 

Application for CME credit has been filed with 

the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

Determination of credit is pending. 

This program is approved for 54.5 NAPNAP CE 

contact hours of which 36 contain pharmacology 

(Rx) content per the National Association of Pediatric 

Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education 

Guidelines. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are not designated for 

social events and sessions that state (No CME Credit). 

Recording AMA PRA Category 1 

Credit on Your AAP Transcript 

AAP Members/PediaLink Subscribers 

As a member or PediaLink ® subscriber, you have 

the option of logging on to PediaLink.org to record 

your AMA PRA Category 1 Credit on your AAP 

transcript, which you will be able to do approximately 

2 days after the conference. 

Non-Members 

Non-AAP members may find instructions regarding 

claiming credit in specially marked red envelopes in 

the official NCE tote bag during the conference and 

mailed to the Division of CME. 

Claiming AMA PRA Category 1 Credit 

A certificate of participation and credit claim worksheet 

listing all education sessions offered at the NCE 

and the number of CME credits available for each 

session are provided to you in a red envelope in your 

tote bag to assist in tracking your credits. Please keep 

your completed certificate of participation for your 

records, even if you do not want to record AMA PRA 

Category 1 Credit on your AAP transcript. 

Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest 

The AAP Policy on Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest is designed to ensure quality, objective, 

balanced, and scientifically rigorous AAP CME activities. 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 have no relevant 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 resolved before an individual’s confirmation of service at an AAP CME activity. 

Beyond disclosure of financial relationships, AAP CME faculty are required to disclose to the AAP and to learners when they plan to discuss 

or demonstrate pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices and/or medical or surgical procedures that include “off-label” use of a device or 

pharmaceutical. 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. 

2011 AAP Executive Committee 

President, O. Marion Burton, MD, FAAP 

President-Elect, Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP 

Immediate Past President, Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP 

Executive Director/CEO, Errol R. Alden, MD, FAAP 

AAP Board of Directors 

District I, Carole E. Allen, MD, FAAP, Arlington, MA 

District II, Henry A. Schaeffer, MD, FAAP, Brooklyn, NY 

District III, Sandra Gibson Hassink, MD, FAAP, Wilmington, DE 

District IV, Francis E. Rushton Jr, MD, FAAP, Beaufort, SC 

District V, Marilyn J. Bull, MD, FAAP, Indianapolis, IN 

District VI, Michael V. Severson, MD, FAAP, Brainerd, MN 

District VII, Kenneth E. Matthews, MD, FAAP, College Station, TX 

District VIII, Mary P. Brown, MD, FAAP, Bend, OR 

District IX, Myles B. Abbott, MD, FAAP, Berkeley, CA 

District X, John S. Curran, MD, FAAP, Tampa, FL 

NCE Planning Group 

Chairperson 

Robert Cicco, MD, FAAP, Pittsburgh, PA *† 

Members 

Robert Arensman, MD, FAAP, Chicago, IL 

Susan Buttross, MD, FAAP, Canton, MS 

Michael Cabana, MD, FAAP, Mill Valley, CA 

John Chamberlain, MD, FAAP, Rochester, NY ‡ 

Daniel Coury, MD, FAAP, Columbus, OH ‡ 

Barbara Cromer, MD, FAAP, Cleveland, OH 

Tracy Evans-Ramsey, MD, FAAP, Orinda, CA 

Ilene Fennoy, MD, MPH, FAAP, New York, NY † 

Paul Fisher, MD, FAAP, Palo Alto, CA 

Frank Galioto, Jr, MD, FAAP, Fairfax, VA † 

Larry Givner, MD, FAAP, Winston Salem, NC 

Norman “Chip” Harbaugh Jr, MD, FAAP, Alpharetta, GA 

Ivor Hill, MD, FAAP, Winston Salem, NC *† 

Mira Irons, MD, FAAP, Boston, MA † 

John James, MD, FAAP, Fort Collins, CO 

Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, FAAP, Chestnut Hill, MA † 

Mark C. Mammel, MD, FAAP, St Paul, MN ‡ 

Kurt Metzl, MD, FAAP, Kansas City, MO * 

Mary Ellen Rimsza, MD, FAAP, Tempe, AZ 

John F. Sarwark, MD, FAAP, Chicago, IL 

Richard Schieken, MD, MSHA, FAAP, Richmond, VA 

Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, Atlanta, GA † 

Dennis Styne, MD, FAAP, Sacramento, CA 

Milton Tenenbein, MD, FAAP, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ‡ 

Robert A. Wiebe, MD, FAAP, Sandy Shores, TX † 

Paul V. Williams, MD, FAAP, Mount Vernon, WA 

Joseph A. Zenel, MD, FAAP, Sioux Falls, SD † 

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2011 NCE Planning Group Executive Committee Member 

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2012 NCE Planning Group Executive Committee Member 

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2012 NCE Planning Group 

AAP Staff 

Robert Perelman, MD, FAAP, Associate Executive Director/ 

Director, Department of Education 

Division of Continuing Medical Education 

Deborah Samuel, MBA, Director 

Theresa Woike, NCE CME Manager 

Division of Convention & Meeting Services 

Cindy Airhart, CAE, Director 

Jared Cohen, CMP, Manager 

Department of Development 

Brad Hutchins, Director 

William Fehrman, Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations 

Torstiner Woodbury, Manager, Corporate Relations 

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS 

education/networking Download the expanded program at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/program 

8:00 am – 11:30 am 

C0005 Pediatric Practice Manager 

Program: Enhancing Your Practice $$ 

Practice managers are core to a practice’s efforts 

to become high performing, quality driven, profitable 

business organizations. Creating an environment that 

addresses the learning and growth needs of practice 

managers benefits both the pediatrician member and 

the practice. The 2011 program will focus on the role 

of the practice manager, how to find a qualified practice 

manager, and training and development of the 

practice manager in finances and quality. In addition, 

this session will address team-based care models 

and the practice manager’s role in the medical home 

to ensure that the practice is managed efficiently 

and that the medical home concept is provided to all 

pediatric patients. 

Nancy Babbitt; Tricia Barrett; Christoph Diasio, MD, 

FAAP; Holly Parlavecchio, RN 

8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H0007 Section on Surgery: 

Residents Conference 

Forum and Future Career Options for 

Pediatric Surgery Residents 

As part of the Section on Surgery’s mission on educating 

residents, this conference provides perspectives 

for graduating residents in pediatric surgery on 

what makes for a good fit between a young surgeon 

and an institution and clinical practice. This is a 

venue in which employment opportunities are disseminated 

to the residents in pediatric surgery. This 

program represents a unique forum where pediatric 

surgery residents throughout the country can meet 

in one place and learn about their future options 

in their professional careers. This is also a great 

opportunity for them to meet their future colleagues 

and mentors, and find out about the most recent 

workforce trends. 

8:00 am – 5:30 pm 

H0010 Section on Urology: Pediatric 

Urology Nurse Specialists (PUNS) 

Annual Meeting 

This day-long educational program is open for all 

AAP NCE registrants with focused topics for nurses, 

nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other 

health professionals practicing in the field of pediatric 

urology. Participants will be provided opportunities 

to expand their knowledge and expertise in 

the following areas: electromyogram flow rates and 

interpretation, biofeedback, management of the 

neurogenic bladder, child sexual abuse, psychosocial 

aspects of complex pediatric urology patients, billing 

and coding, and genital malformations. The program 

will begin with a reception on Thursday evening that 

celebrates the PUNS 25th anniversary at the AAP. 

Anne Boisclair-Fahey, DNP, RN, CNP; Doris Carlson, RN; 

Angelique Champeau, RN, PNP; Earl Cheng, MD, FAAP; 

Andrew Combs; Marlo Eldridge, RN, CPNP; Pamela 

Hollatz, RN; Nancy Myers, RN; Natalie Plachter, RN, 

MSN, CPNP; Diane Price, MSW, LICSW; Alan Retik, MD, 

FAAP; Michaelene R. Ribbeck, BSN, MSN, NP-C, PhD 

PUNS Luncheon supported by The Bedwetting Store 

8:30 am – 5:00 pm 

C0009 NRP Current Issues Seminar $$ 

This 1-day course will feature engaging plenaries, 

facilitated by an audience response system, as 

well as innovative breakout sessions. The morning 

sessions include updates on new evidence-based 

guidelines, oxygen use in the delivery room, ethics of 

resuscitation, and presentation of NRP grant results. 

Afternoon workshops include small-group sessions 

on NRP courses in 2011 and beyond, recommended 

practice changes, and case-based discussions. 

Christopher Colby, MD, FAAP; Myra Wyckoff, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 11:45 am 

C0012 Academic Skills Everyone Can Use 

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Giving presentations, juggling conflicting demands, 

and getting published are core skills for building academics, 

but all pediatricians can use these careerand 

practice-building skills. Participants will be able 

to develop strategies to manage their time more 

effectively; choose the right journal to submit their 

article; and plan a didactic presentation including 

interactive components and Q&A. 

Eugenia Chan, MD, MPH, FAAP; Marilyn Escobedo, MD, 

FAAP; James Perrin, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 11:30 am 

C0013 AAP Joint Program With the 

European Academy of Pediatrics $$ 

Both the US and European societies have problems 

with drugs of abuse. Despite very different social 

norms and societal rules/tolerance, tobacco and 

alcohol, and illegal drugs, continue to cause substantial 

health problems for both adolescents and 

young adults. This program will review the effect of 

alcohol on cognitive development, how pediatricians 

can be better informed about the consequences of 

substance use, and discuss ways to ensure the safety 

of our patients. Leading scientists from the European 

Academy of Pediatrics and the AAP will compare 

research and discuss ways to combat this issue. 

Renée R Jenkins, MD, FAAP; Patricia Hamilton, MD; John 

Kulig, MD MPH FAAP; Jose Ramet, MD 

8:30 am – 6:00 pm 

H0014 Section on Cardiology and Cardiac 

Surgery Program: Day 1 

Quality Improvement Measures 

Pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are 

often faced with challenges regarding improving the 

quality of their patient care and quality improvement 

requirements. This symposium will explore facets of 

successful quality improvement programs. The program 

will review the methodology and requirements 

for developing a comprehensive quality improvement 

program, creating performance measures that work, 

and lessons learned from Quality Improvement. 

Each presentation by invited experts in cardiac quality 

improvement will be followed by a question and 

answer session with panel discussion. 

Kathy Jenkins, MD, FAAP; Carole Lannon, MD, MPH, 

FAAP; Ramesh Sachdeva, MD, PhD, JD, FAAP; Frederick 

A. Masoudi, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, FACP 

9:00 am – 7:00 pm 

H0015 Section on Emergency Medicine 

Program & Reception: Day 1 

Committee for the Future, Scientific 

Abstracts, Awards 

The morning session will include presentations 

about becoming an effective advocate and member 

of international/relief missions at home and abroad 

and practicing pediatric emergency medicine in austere 

environments. This program will provide insight 

into the skills and education needed to be an effective 

member of a relief effort, highlight opportunities 

available to prospective and current practicing pediatric 

emergency medicine physicians, and discuss 

lessons learned from specific relief efforts. The 

afternoon session will include presentation of scientific 

research abstracts, posters, and results from 

the 2009 Ken Graff research project. The 2011 Ken 

Graff Young Investigator Research Award will also be 

presented. The session will conclude with a one-hour 

reception for Section members with presentation of 

abstract awards—Willis Wingert, Overall Best Paper, 

Overall Best Poster—and a chance to meet faculty 

and network with colleagues. 

Donna Staton, MD, FAAP; Jennifer Watts, MD; 

SV Mahadevan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM 

11:30 am – 5:30 pm 

C0018 T Pediatrics for the 21st Century: 


Generation—Innovations in Practice $$ 

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Pre-Conference 

Networking Forum and Poster Review 

Supported by Pfizer 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Provided 

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Educational Program 

Experts from the AAP, in partnership with the 

American Dietetic Association, the American 

Heart Association, and the Alliance for a 

Healthier Generation, will address aspects of 

preventing and treating childhood obesity, and 

will give attendees guidance in translating the 

latest evidence into practice, provide realistic 

approaches to motivational interviewing 

in practice, and provide practical behavior 

change strategies. Learn how pediatricians 

and other health care providers can effectively 

work in teams, and implement forthcoming 

guidelines, new diagnostic tests, and therapeutic 

approaches for managing obesity comorbidities. 

Myles Faith, PhD; Samuel Gidding, MD, FAAP; 

Francine Kaufman, MD, FAAP; Robert Schwartz, MD, 

FAAP; Elsie Taveras, MD, FAAP 

Supported by Nestlé Nutrition Institute and Sanford Health Group 

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception and Poster Review 

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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 

education/networking 

» SPECIAL EVENT (No CME Credit) 

12:00 pm – 3:30 pm 

V0019 AAP Community Cares Project— 

Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory $$ 

Help supply donated goods for children 

in need 

Volunteer your time before the conference and join 

us for an opportunity to provide the essentials children 

need to feel safe, warm, and ready to learn. 

Conference attendees, families (children 5 years 

and older), and guests are welcome to participate 

with the AAP and Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit 

organization focused on helping the children of 

the Boston community. Volunteers will be asked to 

inspect and sort donated items and package them 

for distribution to children in the local community. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help make 

a difference. Your participation will be personally 

rewarding and greatly appreciated. 

There is no cost to participate. Shuttle bus 

transportation will be available from the Boston 

Convention and Exhibition Center and designated 

conference hotels. Lunch will be provided. 

1:00 pm – 4:45 pm 

H0020 Section on Surgery Program: Day 1 

Minimally Invasive Approaches in Pediatric 

Surgical Oncology: When and How To 

This session will provide information on minimally 

invasive approaches to tumor resection in children. 

Faculty will examine when it is appropriate to use 

laparoscopic or thoracoscopic approaches and provide 

information on the recommended technique. 

There will be a panel discussion for questions at the 

end of the session. Tumor biopsy approaches and 

renal, adrenal, ovarian, thoracic, and single-site laparoscopic 

surgery will be addressed. 

Linda Baker, MD, FAAP; Justin Gerstle, MD, FAAP; Andrea 

Hayes-Jordan, MD, FAAP; George Holcomb III, MD, FAAP; 

Timothy Kane, MD, FAAP; Oliver Muensterer, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

H0021 Section on Perinatal Pediatrics 

Program & Reception: Day 1 

Introduction to Neonatal Section Program 

(Program includes ONTPD Meeting, 

Merenstein Lecture, and Poster Reception) 

The Organization of Neonatal-Perinatal Training 

Program Directors (ONTPD) will hold their annual 

meeting, followed by the annual Gerald Merenstein 

Lecture on “Future Strategies for Neuroprotection 

and Neurotherapeutic Interventions in Newborns.” 

Following the lecture, there will be poster walk discussions 

with poster authors during the reception. 

Donna Marie Ferriero, MD 

Poster Reception supported by NEO The Conference 

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

C0024 PROS Coordinator Research Program 

The overarching purpose of this activity is to improve 

practitioners’ knowledge and skill-base in conducting 

research studies and to use the knowledge obtained 

to analyze the feasibility of new research studies for 

the network. 

Eric Slora, PhD; Richard Wasserman, MD, FAAP 

» SPECIAL EVENTS (No CME Credit) 

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

V0025/V0026 AAP Kids’ Camp $$ 

All AAP kids and families are welcome to an exciting 

evening filled with musical entertainment, 

games, crafts, inflatables, and all sorts of fun 

stuff! Food, games, and prizes are complimentary 

to all attendees and their families. 

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm 

V0027 Welcome Reception $$ 

What better way to begin your conference experience 

than by networking with colleagues and 

enjoying complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment! 

All attendees and families are welcome. 

Supported by Live Positively Coca-Cola 

“ It was the breath of fresh air I needed (in these days of busy 

schedules and poor reimbursement) to renew my commitment 

as a pediatrician. I not only received great information and 

training, but it also reminded me the true reasons why I 

became a pediatrician and my duty to do my best for our next 

generations! I came back fresh and ready to work hard again.” 

—Joanna Betancourt, MD, FAAP, Private Practice, Algonquin, Illinois 

$$ 


Obesity Track 


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011 


7:00 am – 8:00 am 

X1001 Back Pain in Children: New 

Strategies for Evaluation and Management 

This session will start with illustrative cases to 

introduce some of the serious conditions that can 

be seen in children with back pain. Emphasis will be 

placed on understanding the different conditions that 

are common to young children compared to those 

seen in the older adolescent. Strategies to enhance 

diagnosis will be emphasized. The importance of 

making a specific anatomical diagnosis will be made 

so that the provider may choose to manage the condition. 

If referral is needed, pediatric specialty referrals 

will be discussed. 

Roger F. Widmann, MD, FAAP 

X1002 Business Case for the Medical 

Home: The Brand Name for Pediatrics of 

the Future 

➤➤ 

Repeats as X2004 

This session will inform attendees of existing AAP 

medical home resources to implement the medical 

home within pediatric practices as well as provide 

direction on promoting the medical home to payers. 

Participants will learn of available resources to 

develop the medical home within their practice, 

along with strategies to engage payers to pay for 

the medical home provided by the practice. 

Peter Rappo, MD, FAAP 

X1003 Climate Change and Health: 

Separating Fact From Fiction 

Climate change may result in changes in the geographic 

range, seasonality, and incidence of climatesensitive 

health outcomes, including adverse health 

outcomes due to extreme weather events (heat waves, 

floods, droughts, and windstorms); changes in concentrations 

of ground-level ozone and aeroallergens; and 

vector-, food-, and water-borne diseases. Pediatricians 

can play critical roles in educating their patients and 

colleagues, the general public, and decision-makers 

about these risks and the actions needed to avoid, 

prepare for, and effectively respond to them. 

Katherine Shea, MD, MPH 

X1004 Community-Associated MRSA 

➤➤ 


The epidemiology, clinical manifestations and management 

of community-associated methicillin-resistant 

Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections in 

children will be discussed. Mechanisms of antibiotic 

resistance and molecular characteristics of CA-MRSA 

isolates will be briefly described. Skin and soft tissue 

infections will be highlighted, and recent trials will be 

discussed. Strategies for preventing recurrent infections 

will be reviewed. 

Sheldon Kaplan, MD, FAAP 

X1005 Developmentally Oriented 

Pediatrics: Using Books to Promote 

Development 

To maximize our limited time with patients, this 

skills session will help the learner train their eyes to 

look for developmental issues. Through the use of 

books, they will better use their anticipatory guidance 

and offer young families much needed insight and 

support. 

Marilyn Augustyn, MD, FAAP 

X1006 My Patient Is Weak…What to Do? 

Is your patient walking funny or unable to stand up 

because of neurologic disease or a neuromuscular 

disorder? Learn how to identify the child with a neurologic, 

neuromuscular, or other pathological process 

at play. Know what tests to order and who to call. 

Peter Kang, MD, FAAP 

X1007 RSV Prophylaxis: Who, Why, and 

How Effective? 

This session will include a presentation on respiratory 

syncytial virus (RSV) prophylaxis followed by 

specific case examples and discussion. 

Robert Welliver, MD 

X1008 Approach to the Child With 

Chronic Cough 

This session will guide pediatricians in the use of 

specific problem-solving skills to formulate a differential 

diagnosis, work through this differential, 

and develop a reasonable workup for patients with 

persistent coughing. 

Frank Virant, MD, FAAP 

X1009 Visual Impairments and How to 

Deal With Them 

Children with vision loss often present first to their 

pediatrician. Common causes of visual impairment will 

be presented. The workup, treatment, and criteria for 

referral will be reviewed. Appropriate accommodations 

for varying levels of impairment and mechanisms for 

referring a child for vision services will be discussed. 

Sharon S. Lehman, MD, FAAP 

X1010 Vitamin D: New Roles, New Doses— 

Do Children and Teens Need More? 

➤➤ 


This session will review the role of vitamin D in bone 

health as well as other areas, such as immunity, cancer 

prevention, and cardiovascular health. Attendees will 

better understand how to document current deficiencies 

in many pediatric and adolescent groups and discuss 

the need for increased vitamin D intake in breastfed 

babies, as well as older children and adolescents. 

Catherine Gordon, MD, FAAP 

7:15 am – 6:00 pm 

H1029 T Section on Orthopaedics 

Program: Day 1 

Annual Update of Musculoskeletal Medicine 

The objective of this program is to provide annual 

education in musculoskeletal medicine for section 

members and pediatricians. The scientific 

session has 4-minute presentations and 3-minute 

discussions of peer-reviewed abstracts of topics 

that involve the pediatric musculoskeletal system. 

Students, residents, and fellows are especially 

encouraged to present the results of their scientific 

projects, with awards earned for best presentations if 

the faculty is present for the presentation. Following 

the abstract session there will be a case-based session 

on childhood obesity that will update practitioners 

on this common and important topic. 

Todd Milbrandt, MD, FAAP; Blaise Nemeth, MD, MS, 

FAAP; Peter Waters, MD, FAAP 

7:30 am – 7:00 pm 

H1015 Section on Medical Students, 

Residents, and Fellowship Trainees Program 

Over, Around, and Through Hurdles: Leaping 

Your Way Into the AAP 

This program dedicated to the Section on Medical 

Students, Residents, and Fellowship trainees has 

an agenda that will speak to all of our members, in 

all levels of training. Our keynote speaker will give 

you the skills necessary to be an effective leader in 

pediatrics. The Anne E. Dyson Child Advocacy Awards 

will be presented to residents whose outstanding 

efforts over the last year have improved the health of 

children in their communities. We will also introduce 

the topic of our section advocacy campaign, which 

will help medical students, residents, and fellowship 

trainees become more involved on a variety of levels, 

and provide them with the opportunity to improve the 

lives of many children. The breakout sessions will 

cover informational topics on stress and balance, 

practice management, physical examination skills, 

and disaster preparedness. Residents and fellowship 

trainees will have an opportunity to meet with 

their respective AAP district colleagues to network, 

elect section district representation and develop resolutions. 

Attendees will then get together as a larger 

group and debate and vote on their resolutions. This 

is the best opportunity to get your voice heard by 

putting forth issues related to pediatric training, pediatrics, 

and AAP policy. During the district breakouts, 

medical students will have the opportunity to explore 

pediatrics through roundtable discussions and by 

learning pediatric physical examination skills. 

Mark Del Monte, JD; Lewis First, MD, FAAP; Herschel 

Lessin, MD, FAAP; Kelsey Logan, MD, FAAP; Hilary 

McClafferty, MD, FAAP; James Pawelski, MS; Theodore 

Sectish MD, FAAP; Nancy Spector MD, FAAP; Javier 

Gonzalez del Rey MD, FAAP; Megan Moreno MD, FAAP; 

W. Michael Southgate MD, FAAP; Daniel Schumacher MD 

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7:30 am – 5:00 pm 


Challenges in the Management of 

Abdominal Wall Defects: Tricks and Treats 

This program will provide scientific abstract presentations 

that have been selected by the executive 

council as excellent and novel studies. The 

distinguished overseas lecture and presentation 

of our annual award for the best pediatric surgical 

mentor, the Arnorld Salzberg award, will take place 

before lunch. Poster presentations will be available 

for viewing followed by a session on “Challenges in 

the Management of Abdominal Wall Defects: Tricks 

and Treats.” During this session management of 

gastroschisis and omphaloceles that are difficult to 

close will be discussed. Four speakers will address 

different techniques in closure of the abdominal 

fascia when primary closure is not possible. Various 

techniques will be discussed by expert plastic reconstructive 

and pediatric surgeons. We will also have 

our annual business meeting. 

Richard Andrassy, MD, FAAP; Andrea Hayes-Jordan, MD, 

FAAP; Jean-Martin Laberge, MD; Brian Labow, MD, FAAP; 

John Waldhausen, MD, FAAP 

5:00 pm New this Year! Pediatric 

Surgical Specialists Reception $$ 

Join your fellow surgical specialists for networking 

and complimentary food and drink following 

Saturday’s educational program. Table top 

exhibits are anticipated. Come discuss latest 

surgical practices and advancements. 

8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

C1020 PROS Coordinator Research Program 

The overarching purpose of this activity is to improve 

practitioners’ knowledge and skill-base in conducting 

research studies and to use the knowledge obtained 

to analyze the feasibility of new research studies for 

the network. 

Eric Slora, PhD; Richard Wasserman, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H1022 Section on Child Abuse and 

Neglect Program 

Diagnostic Imaging in Suspected Child Abuse 

Advances in imaging technology improve our ability 

to diagnose medical conditions, especially injuries 

related to inflicted trauma, but knowing when to use 

which technology and the technical limitations of 

each can be a challenge to non-radiologists. This program 

will cover bony imaging, neuroimaging, and visceral 

imaging techniques. Using cases as a starting 

point, describe the appropriate diagnostic imaging 

strategies to employ, including the advantages and 

disadvantages to using each and the limitations of 

these studies. Speakers will cover standards of care, 

when to image using which technology, and new technologies 

on the horizon. 

Cindy Christian, MD, FAAP; P. Ellen Grant, MD; 

Paul Kleinman, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 1:00 pm 



Scientific Abstract Presentations 

(Program includes Cone Lecture, Landmark 

Award, and Education Award) 

The program will begin with Scientific Abstract 

Presentations and will include the Landmark and 

Education Awards, as well as the Cone History 

Lecture on “The Evolution of BPD and Mechanical 

Ventilation.” 

Eduardo Bancalari, MD, FAAP 

Landmark and Education Award supported by Mead Johnson Nutrition 

Cone Lecture supported by Abbott Nutrition 

8:00 am – 2:15 pm 

H1025 Section on Administration & 

Practice Management Program 

Pediatric Practice and Evolution 

New and experienced pediatricians in practice are 

facing the challenges of an ever-changing health care 

environment. This year’s Section on Administration 

and Practice Management section program is not just 

for SOAPM members—it’s for any member in practice. 

Participants will hear from a variety of experts 

address the various aspects of pediatric practice. 

Speakers will provide tools, resources, and new ways 

of thinking to help members not just survive in practice, 

but thrive both today and in the future. Practice 

management trends and topics, such as quality 

improvement and the medical home, various practice 

models, alternative payment models and the effects 

of health care reform will be addressed. 

Tricia Barrett; Stuart Cohen, MD, MPH, FAAP; Christoph 

Diasio, MD, FAAP; Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP; Russell Libby, 

MD, FAAP 

Vanchiere Award supported by Physician’s Computer Company 

8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

H1026 Section on Urology Program: Day 1 

Premier National Meeting on Pediatric Urology 

This session features clinical research and basic science 

abstract presentations as well as panel discussions, 

guest lectures, and video forum. In addition 

to abstract presentations, Saturday events include 

the American Urological Association Guest Lecture 

by William F. Gee; a panel discussion titled “Complex 

Hypospadias: Continuing Challenges;” and a video 

panel titled “Surgical Options for Continence: Roads 

Less Traveled.” Abstract posters will be displayed in 

an adjoining room. 

John W Brock III, MD, FAAP; Rafal Chrzan, MD; Dominic 

Frimberger, MD; William Gee, MD; Rafael Gosalbez, MD, 

FAAP; Andrew Kirsch, MD, FAAP; Thomas Kolon, MD, 

FAAP; Warren T. Snodgrass, MD, FAAP; Elizabeth Yerkes, 

MD, FAAP 

Section on Urology Meeting Activities supported by Laborie 

8:00 am – 5:30 pm 



Business Meeting, Educational 

Presentations, Awards 

The morning session will include Emergi-Quiz presentations 

and awards, the SOEM business meeting 

with reports from the Executive Committee Chair 

and all Subcommittee Chairs, the PEMpix photo 

competition with new audience response format, and 

presentation of the Jim Seidel Distinguished Service 

Award. In addition, Saturday’s program features two 

educational sessions. The first will address quality 

performance measures with a presentation entitled, 

“Is Your Emergency Department Passing the Test? 

PEM Performance Measures.” The second, an expert 

panel, will present opposing views on the management 

of current PEM controversies and will also 

feature audience response technology. 

Evaline Alessandrini, MD, FAAP; M. Douglas Baker, MD, 

FAAP; Laura Fitzmaurice, MD, FAAP; Jeff Schunk, MD, FAAP 

8:15 am – 5:30 pm 

H1027 Section on Cardiology and Cardiac 


Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement 

Children deserve to benefit from a new and refined 

quality improvement program designed explicitly for 

treating their conditions. In this symposium we will 

review and explore pediatric cardiology QI techniques 

for all areas of pediatric cardiology: quality improvement 

in pediatric echocardiography, electrophysiology, 

adult congenital heart disease and in the cardiovascular 

intensive care unit. The program will also help 

the pediatric cardiologist and cardiac surgeon learn 

how to understand and measure pediatric populations 

undergoing diverse procedures and interventions. 

Each presentation by invited experts in cardiac 

quality improvement will be followed by a question 

and answer session with panel discussion. 

Lisa Bergersen, MD; Benjamin Eidem, MD; Michelle 

Gurvitz, MD; John Kugler, MD, FAAP; Geoffrey Rosenthal, 

MD, PhD, FAAP 

Cardiology Research Award supported by The Helen and Will Webster 

Foundation 

$$ 


Obesity Track 




8:30 am – 1:30 pm 

H1023 Section on Seniors Program 

Pediatricians in Transition: The Challenges 

of Change 

This program will address 2 very significant changes 

in the lives of senior pediatricians that may well 

require them to reexamine their future plans for 

practice or retirement: (1) health care reform for their 

patients as well as themselves and (2) new requirements 

for maintenance of certification. Advances 

(and retreats) in health care coverage for children will 

be reviewed in detail and the additions (and subtractions) 

in Medicare that directly affect many senior 

members will be surveyed. Next, the troublesome 

changes now required for Board certification of “permanent” 

certification pediatricians will be sorted out 

and debated. Discussion should be lively. The last 

session of the program will be an exercise in visual 

diagnosis in which attendees will be asked to identify 

classic pediatric conditions, their etiologies, and/or 

their treatments both in the past and the present. 

H. James Brown, MD, FAAP; Mark Del Monte, JD; 

William J. Hall, MD; James Shira, MD, FAAP 

Child Advocacy Award supported by Mead Johnson Nutrition 

8:30 am – 9:15 am 

F1035 Does Breastfeeding Prevent 

Atopic Disease? 

The session will provide an evidence-based review 

of the literature that correlates the method of infant 

feeding and subsequent development of atopy. In 

addition, recommendations on maternal diet will be 

discussed. Opportunity will be available for case discussion 

with the audience. 

Jatinder J.S. Bhatia, MD, FAAP 

F1036 Endocrine Associations With 

Skin Disease 

This session will provide illustrations of cutaneous 

manifestations of common and rare endocrine 

disorders. Genotype/phenotype correlations will 

be emphasized. The attendees should derive a 

better understanding of the skin findings in these 

conditions. 

Anne Lucky, MD, FAAP 

F1037 More Than the Blues: Parental 

Depression and Child Development 

This session will review the impact of parental 

depression on child development and behavior and 

the parents’ interpretation of the behavior. Screening 

and assessment tools that can be used in primary 

care will be reviewed. This will be followed by a discussion 

of how to help parents get assistance. 

Carol Weitzman, MD, FAAP 

F1038 Pediatric Follow-up of Abnormal 

Fetal Imaging Findings 

➤➤ 

Repeats as F1122 

Many babies are born with obstetric and prenatal 

imaging reports that indicate a need for follow-up of 

findings identified in utero. This session aims to help 

pediatricians understand what the pathologies in 

question might be, what the indications for follow-up 

are, and which tests to order if indicated. 

Dorothy Bulas, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 10:00 am 

A1040 Chest Pain and Syncope: 

Functional or Fatal 

This session provides a guide to the pediatrician 

for the diagnosis and treatment of chest pain and 

syncope. Both symptoms occur frequently in children 

and are often misdiagnosed. Additionally, the session 

provides treatment paradigms for children with 

these conditions. 

Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD 

A1041 You Call That a Migraine? 

➤➤ 

Repeats as A3094 

Headache is common in children, but when is it 

migraine? Identify how to make the diagnosis and 

execute a sound treatment plan. And learn to differentiate 

and assess “curveballs” that actually are 

migraine variants. 

Thomas Koch, MD, FAAN, FAAP; Donald Lewis, MD, 

FAAN, FAAP 

A1042 Coding 101: Teaching New Dogs 

Old Tricks 

This session will be geared toward pediatricians who 

have not yet had exposure to coding and billing or 

pediatricians who are new to practice. Participants 

will gain an understanding of basic coding conventions, 

such as the use of modifiers in Current 

Procedural Terminology, the use of time as the key 

factor in selecting a code, establishing useful encounter 

forms, coding for inpatient versus outpatient services, 

and the use of International Classification of 

Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD- 

9-CM) codes for diagnosis reporting. Faculty will also 

present new coding information for the coming year 

and begin to help practitioners make the transition to 

ICD-10-CM. Basic documentation skills will also be 

emphasized. The session will incorporate case studies 

to further demonstrate how to use the concepts 

covered in everyday practice situations. 

Margie Andreae, MD, FAAP; Julia Pillsbury, DO, FACOP, FAAP 

I1043 Program to Enhance Relationship 

and Communication Skills (PERCS) 

➤➤ 

Repeats as I1143 

This session will demonstrate the powerful effect 

that training in communication skills has on the 

ability to deal with the difficult conversations and 

emotional situations. This session will provide an 

overview of how highly interactive communication 

training helps pediatricians/pediatric health care professionals 

develop not only clinical, but also “emotional” 

standards of care. 

Elaine Meyer; Norma Sandrock, MD 

I1044 Bilingualism for Pediatricians: How 

Kids Learn Two Languages 

Twenty percent of US families speak a language 

other than English at home, and many families have 

questions about how to raise their children in a bilingual 

and multicultural world. This session will discuss 

neurolinguistic and cultural research, and guide 

physicians to answer these questions. 

Naomi Steiner, MD, FAAP 

I1045 Car Seats and Boosters and 

LATCH...Oh MY! What You Still Don’t 

Know About Car Safety Seats and Motor 

Vehicle Safety 

This session will discuss appropriate selection of 

car safety seats, common misuses, airbags and children, 

seat belts and universal child restraint attachment 

systems, and when to transition to booster 

seats and seat belts. Particular attention will be paid 

to the different kinds of seats and the transition 

from one to another. Attendees will participate in 

small group hands-on work with different kinds of car 

safety seats under the guidance of nationally certified 

child passenger safety technicians. Participants 

will leave the session with an improved base of 

knowledge from which they can provide the best 

possible anticipatory guidance to families as well 

as resources in their own community to whom they 

can look for assistance and partnership in protecting 

child passengers. 

Benjamin Hoffman, MD, FAAP 

W1050 Eye Examination Skills Using the 

Ophthalmoscope $$ 

➤➤ 

Repeats as W1149 

Develop confidence in your ability to use the ophthalmoscope 

to evaluate the cornea, retina, and optic 

nerve. Following a short didactic introduction, one-onone 

instructor guidance is provided in techniques for 

examining infants and children. Case studies will be 

used to illustrate key findings. We guarantee you will 

see the optic disk by the end of this workshop and 

have fun in the process. 

Robert Gross, MD, MBA, FAAP; Steven Lichtenstein, MD, 

FAAO, FAAP 

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8:30 am – 10:00 am (continued) 

W1051 Otoscopy Workshop: Important 

Observations and Diagnosis Using the 

Otoscope $$ 

➤➤ 


This workshop provides both didactic education and 

hands-on training in otoscopy. This teaching session 

enables physicians to improve their diagnostic skills. 

There are 4 teaching stations: one for video demonstration 

of pneumatic otoscopy, one each for training 

in pneumatic otoscopy and audiologic and tympanometric 

techniques, and one for self-assessment by 

video testing. 

Kristina Rosbe, MD, FAAP; Mark S. Volk, MD, DMD, FACS, 

FAAP 

S1060 Culturally Effective Care—What It 

Is and How to Implement It in Practice 

This seminar will introduce participants to available 

resources and tools available in culturally effective 

care and how to practically implement culturally 

effective care in their practices as part of establishing 

a medical home. Participants will gain an understanding 

of how providing culturally effective care 

benefits their practices, as well as providing the best 

care to patients and families served. 

Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA, FAAP 

S1061 Dermatology of Newborns and Infants 

➤➤ 

Repeats as S1104 

Neonatal dermatologic diagnoses such as nevus 

sebaceous, aplasia cutis congenita, hemangiomas, 

vascular malformations, congenital melanocytic nevi, 

nevus depigmentosus, nevus of Ota, café-au-lait 

spots, diaper dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic 

dermatitis, and psoriasis will be reviewed, along 

with their diagnostic and treatment strategies. 

Patricia Treadwell, MD, FAAP 

S1062 From Prenatal to Neonatal Palliative 

Care: Planning for Uncertainty 

This seminar will focus on challenges that families 

and providers face after a lethal or life-limiting prenatal 

diagnosis. Topics include neonatal conditions 

appropriate for palliative care, barriers to palliative 

care, and how to best support families during the 

transition from inpatient to outpatient home or palliative 

care/hospice care. 

Renee Boss, MD; Suzanne Toce, MD, FAAP 

S1063 Heavy Petal A to Z: An Update 

on Herbs and Supplements From Arnica 

to Zingiber 

➤➤ 


One in 5 individuals take herbs or high-dose vitamin 

supplements with their prescription drugs. Discussion 

will cover herbal medicine use in the pediatric and 

adolescent population, commonly used herbal medicines; 

and less well-known herbs, such as Arnica, 

Astralagus, Camellia, and Butterbur. Participants are 

encouraged to discuss their own cases. 

Cora Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP 

S1064 The Limping Child From Orthopedic 

and Rheumatologic Perspectives 

This seminar is designed to teach the participant 

how to recognize abnormal gait patterns, appropriately 

assess the limping child, generate a differential 

diagnosis, and determine when referral to a subspecialist 

is necessary, including which subspecialist is 

appropriate. 

Matthew J. Bueche, MD, FAAP; Howard Epps, MD, FAAP 

S1065 T Making It Work: Being a 

Medical Home for Children With Common 

Chronic Conditions 

The medical home provides an opportunity to provide 

continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care to 

children and families. Although previously focused on 

children with special health care needs, the reality is 

that the medical home model applies to a significant 

number of children in a pediatric practice with what 

are considered common pediatric issues. This session 

will discuss the components of a medical home 

and use of a medical home model in common case 

scenarios (eg, asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity 

disorder, foster care, obesity, chronic otitis media, 

behavioral issues) to demonstrate the implementation 

and improved outcomes that can be achieved. 

Christopher Stille, MD, MPH, FAAP; Moira Szilagyi, MD, 

PhD, FAAP 

S1066 OMG, I Have a Teenager! Helping 

Parents Understand and Prevent Risky 

Teen Behavior 

➤➤ 


This seminar will prepare pediatricians to deliver 

anticipatory guidance to parents of adolescents, and 

to adolescents, using a strengths-based approach, 

including how to talk with teens about substance 

abuse. This approach helps adolescents identify 

what they do well as a means to motivate them to 

avoid risky behaviors like substance abuse. 

Paula Duncan, MD, FAAP 

S1067 Screening for Autism Spectrum 

Disorders in Your Office: What, Why, 

and How 

This session will review AAP recommendations on 

autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-specific surveillance 

and screening with a specific focus on how to implement 

screening successfully in a range of practice 

settings. It will include a discussion of available 

screening tools and of the key elements in establishing 

a practice-level system for screening tool administration, 

scoring, referral, post-screening follow–up, 

and billing. Case-based discussions will further illustrate 

all stages of an ASD-specific screening program. 

Kathryn Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP 

S1068 Somatic Complaints in 

Adolescents—Tell Me Where It Hurts 

➤➤ 


This session will review methods for approaching the 

adolescent with multiple somatic complaints, how to 

work up the adolescent with somatic complaints, and 

how to work with patients and families to resolve 

the pain. 

Robert Brown, MD, FAAP; John Sargent, MD 

9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H1070 Section on Complementary & 

Integrative Medicine Program 

Successfully Incorporating Integrative 

Medicine Into Your Practice 

This program will consist of experienced practitioners 

presenting information about their integrative 

medicine practices followed by a panel question and 

answer format. The goal of the session is to provide 

examples of successful integrative medicine practices 

and to give participants an opportunity to ask 

questions and explore ways to successfully incorporate 

integrative medicine into their practice. 

Ali Carine, DO; Timothy Culbert, MD, FAAP; Gregg Lund, 

DO, FAAP 

9:00 am – 5:00 pm 

H1071 Section on International Child 

Health Annual Program 

Malnutrition, Vaccines, and Research—The 

Intersection of Pediatrics, Prevention, and 

Global Health 

Academicians, economists, leaders, and artists will 

inspire members regarding malnutrition, vaccines, 

developing leaders and research in resource-limited 

settings, the state of the world’s children, and the intersection 

of pediatrics, prevention, and global health. 

Celia Christie, MD; Esther Duflo, PhD; Janina Galler; 

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, FAAP; Adnan Hyder; Vibha 

Krishnamurthy, MD, FAAP; Paul Offit, MD, FAAP 

9:30 am – 4:00 pm 

AAP Career Fair 

Sponsored by 

Network and interview with pediatric recruiters 

from all over the United States. All job seekers 

are welcome. 

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Obesity Track 




9:30 am – 10:15 am 

F1075 T Off the Couch and Back 

Outside: How the Natural Environment Can 

Improve Children’s Health 

Sedentary lifestyle in today’s children can lead to pulmonary, 

cardiovascular, and mental health problems 

in adulthood. Outdoor activity helps reduce obesity, 

mitigate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 

symptoms, improve mood, decrease blood pressure, 

relieve anxiety, improve asthma, decrease pain, and 

improve learning. This session will enable pediatricians 

to enhance patient exposure to nature. 

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F1076 Respiratory Noises in Infants: 

Wheeze, Rattle, and Cough 

➤➤ 


This session will guide pediatricians in an organized 

approach to evaluate infants and children with 

noisy breathing. Case presentations will be used to 

illustrate the proper terminology and descriptive language 

for various respiratory noises. 

Miles Weinberger, MD, FAAP 

F1077 Tick-borne Infections in Children 

The session will begin with a short review of the 

types of ticks and the range of illnesses related 

to ticks. Techniques to avoid ticks and proper tick 

removal will be stressed. Attendees will be able to 

better differentiate Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain 

spotted fever, tick paralysis, ehrlichiosis, and more. 

Margaret Fisher, MD, FAAP 

F1078 Type 1 Diabetes for the General 

Pediatrician 

The basis for modern type 1 diabetes (T1DM) treatment 

of children and adolescents is the landmark 

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial. Treatment 

must be individualized, usually using insulin analogs 

via multidose insulin algorithms and carbohydrate 

counting or insulin pumps. This session will 

review the use of continuous glucose monitoring 

systems (CGMS). Comorbidities of T1DM also are 

important to screen, follow, and treat and include 

vitamin D and bone mineralization issues, thyroid 

diseases, celiac disease, lipid abnormalities, and 

blood pressure and kidney complications. A1c targets, 

individualized and focused, should remain a 

hallmark of modern T1DM care. 

Stuart Brink, MD, FAAP 

10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

H1080 Council on School Health 

Children and Teens Using Social and Other 

Technological Media—The Latest Research 

(1:00 pm Joint Program with Council on 

Communications and Media) 

This session will begin with an interactive poster 

symposium that will update pediatricians on current 

research and promising programs in school health. 

This will be followed by the annual council business 

meeting and award presentations. In the afternoon 

the Council on School Health will join the Council on 

Communications and Media to bring attendees up 

to speed on the latest social and other technological 

media that children and teens are using in school. 

Children and teens are increasingly using technology 

in their daily lives. It is important for pediatricians 

and parents to be familiar with this technology, how 

to keep children safe when they are using it, and how 

children and teens can use it to support learning. 

Megan Moreno, MD, FAAP; Victor Strasburger, MD, FAAP; 

Constance Yowell, PhD 

» OPENING PLENARY SESSIONS 

10:30 am – 12:15 pm 

P1081 President’s Address 

O. Marion Burton, MD, FAAP 

P1082 Education Award 

P1083 T Keynote Address: 

Creating a Culture of 

Compassion—A Bird’s- 

Eye View 

Caroll Spinney 

Sesame Street has always been 

about social values as much as it 

has been about learning the alphabet, 

and it has been recognized as 

a very positive part of American culture. 

Big Bird, as portrayed by Caroll 

Spinney, teaches many life lessons 

through this humble but larger than 

life character recognizable the world 

over. The same attitudes required, 

and often modeled, by health care 

professionals must be instilled in 

children in order to develop the 

attitudes necessary to live happy 

and productive lives: compassion, 

self-confidence, persistence, imagination, 

tolerance, curiosity, openness, 

respect, and humor, to name a few. 

P1084 T Bariatric Surgery: 

What Do I Tell My Patients? 

Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, FAAP 

This session will provide descriptions 

of bariatric procedures and concepts 

in adolescent development important 

to consider in selection, preparation, 

and follow-up of bariatric surgery. 

Comorbidities that lead to bariatric 

surgery will be reviewed. Individual 

psychological and families issues will 

be reviewed. Special issues in nutrition 

and exercise will be addressed. 

P1085 Hot Topic 

Plenary session reserved for a latebreaking 

hot topic. 

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Exhibits Open 

Tour the world’s largest pediatric technical exhibits! 

All events on the exhibit floor are complimentary 

to conference registrants and families. 

Meet with more than 300 companies, including 

those specializing in the fields of pharmaceutical, 

health care, infant feeding, nutrition, publications, 

computer technology, and recruiting to learn about 

their products and services. View a detailed floor 

plan at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/exhibits. 

Visit the AAP Resource Center to learn why pediatricians 

and allied health professionals choose 

AAP Education for Continuing Medical Education, 

Online Resources for Professional Growth, 

Scholarly Journals & Professional Periodicals, 

Live Activities, and Employment Resources. While 

you’re there, don’t forget to pick up your free 

Maintenance of Certification Guide! 

ABOUT Keynote Speaker, Caroll Spinney 

Caroll Spinney has performed as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame 

Street since the show's inception in 1969. Prior to that, he performed as 

many characters on Bozo's Big Top in Boston for ten years, had a career 

in art and animation, and served in the Air Force. He has traveled the word 

as Big Bird and won four Emmys and two Grammys. For his body of work, 

Spinney has received both a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994 

and the Library of Congress's Living Legend award in 2000. As Oscar the 

Grouch, Spinney has written How to Be a Grouch, a Whitman Tell-A-Tale 

picture book. With J. Milligan, he wrote the 2003 book The Wisdom of Big Bird 

(and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers. 

He lives in New England with his wife, Debra. They have three children and 

three grandchildren. 

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12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

H1088 Council on Children With 

Disabilities Program 

You Are What You Eat! Nutritional Issues in 

the Care of Children With Disabilities 

Nutrition is becoming increasingly important in pediatric 

interventions to optimize health for all children, 

but especially for those who have special health 

needs. This program will review nutritional issues in 

the care of children with disabilities. Topics covered 

include an overview of nutrition and feeding designed 

for the primary care pediatrician; taste, smell, and 

eating behaviors in children on the autism spectrum; 

new information on the gluten-free, casein-free diet; 

and other dietary interventions in the care of children 

with autism. In addition, the Arnold J. Capute Award 

will be presented and a council business meeting 

will be held. 

Loisa Bennetto, PhD; Susan Hyman, MD, FAAP; Gregory 

Liptak, MD, MPH, FAAP; Nancy Murphy, MD, FAAP 

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm 

Meet the Faculty (No CME Credit) 

Meet one-on-one with the leading experts in pediatrics 

in a variety of topic areas. Ask NCE faculty 

questions not addressed in scientific sessions 

and continue your dialogue on best practices. 

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 

Lunchtime Learning Series Session 

(No CME Credit) 

V1086 PediaLink 101 

This session will provide a guided walkthrough 

of the newly revised and updated PediaLink.org, 

the AAP online center for lifelong learning. Staff 

from the AAP Division of E-Learning will be on 

hand to answer questions; demonstrate tools 

and features like CME Finder, My Transcript, and 

the Learning Plan; and preview a variety of online 

courses and modules. 

Scott Bradbury, MS 

Sponsored by the PediaLink Editorial Board 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

H1090 Section on Allergy and 

Immunology Program 

Respiratory and Food/Drug Allergies and 

Immunological and Skin Disorders—A 

Review of the Literature 

This session will review selected recent articles to 

advance the knowledge and practice of pediatricians, 

both generalists and specialists. Four areas will be 

covered: (1) respiratory allergies, (2) food and drug 

allergies, (3) immunologic disorders, and (4) skin 

disorders. 

Thomas Fleisher, MD, FAAP; Jennifer Kim, MD, FAAP; 

Elizabeth Matsui, MD, FAAP; Lynda Schneider, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

H1091 Section on Hospice and Palliative 

Medicine Program 

Creating and Sustaining a High-Quality 

System of Pediatric Palliative Care 

A challenge for the field of hospice and palliative 

medicine is sustaining a high-quality system of 

pediatric palliative care, from creating and maintaining 

interdisciplinary teams to building partnership 

networks from the home to the hospital, through 

to billing and funding. Participants will discuss and 

develop plans of how to surmount these challenges. 

Scott M. Klein, MD, FAAP; Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 5:45 pm 

H1092 Joint Program: Section on 

Perinatal Pediatrics and Section on 

Pediatric Pulmonology 

(Program includes the Young Investigator 

Awards and the Apgar Award) 

Prevention and Treatment—An Overview of 

Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease 

Prevention and treatment of lung disease remains 

one of the most frequent sequelae of premature 

birth. Very low birth weight infants, as well as other 

high-risk newborns, with or without history of bronchopulmonary 

dysplasia, continue to have symptomatic 

pulmonary disease during the first years of 

life. Effective means to prevent chronic lung disease 

could result in significantly reduced long-term morbidity 

and improved growth and development, as well as 

producing important economic savings. In this series 

of state-of-the-art lectures, experts review evidence 

supporting preventive strategies for chronic lung 

disease and address difficult management decisions 

in the care of infants who have developed severe, 

protracted chronic lung disabilities. 

Steven Abman, MD; Eduardo Bancalari, MD, FAAP; 

Robert Castile, MD, FAAP; Richard Martin, MD, FAAP; 

Howard Panitch, MD; Roger Soll, MD, FAAP 

Young Investigator Awards supported by Mead Johnson Nutritional 

Apgar Award supported by Abbott Nutrition 

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm 


2:00 pm – 2:45 pm 

F1095 AAP Online Tools and Resources 

Participants will be provided an update on the 

increasing array of online resources and computerized 

decision-support tools developed and maintained 

by the AAP. These resources will be presented 

by simulating a primary care physician’s typical 

workday. 

Michael Leu, MD, MS, MHS, FAAP 

F1096 Evaluating and Managing the Child 

With Recurring Infections 

This session will begin with discussion on the 

expected number of infections during childhood. 

Cases will be presented and discussed to review 

some of the more common reasons for recurrent 

infections. Attendees are encouraged to interact 

during the case presentations. The importance of 

a good history and complete examination will be 

stressed, and diagnostic evaluation for each case 


Margaret Fisher, MD, FAAP 

F1097 First and Second Seizure…Now 

What Do I Do? 

➤➤ 


When a child presents with a first or second seizure, 

with or without fever, anxiety can be high for both 

parents and pediatricians. Do you know how to 

evaluate and manage the child with a first or second 

seizure and when to consider medicines or referral 

to a neurologist? Come review AAP practices and 

understand the most current approach for a child 

presenting with seizures. 

Eric Kossoff, MD 

F1098 Kawasaki Disease: An Update 

➤➤ 


This session will update attendees on diagnostic 

and treatment aspects of Kawasaki disease, the 

most common cause of acquired heart disease in 

children in developed countries, including incomplete 

Kawasaki disease. Additionally, there will be 

brief updates related to advances in understanding 

the etiology and genetic basis of susceptibility to 

this illness. 

Stanford Shulman, MD, FAAP 

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Obesity Track 




2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 

S1100 Implementing Oral Health Risk 

Assessments in Pediatric Care 

Expert group members of the Brightening Oral 

Health: Implementing Oral Health Risk Assessments 

in Pediatric Care will present data on a recent 

national modified learning designed to implement 

oral health risk assessments into pediatric primary 

care. The session will provide the practicing pediatrician 

with key tools, resources, and strategies to 

implement the oral health risk assessment and provide 

an opportunity for participants to ask questions 

and discuss their questions about implementing oral 

health recommendations. 

Suzanne Boulter, MD, FAAP; Yasmi Crystal, DMD 

S1101 Antibiotic Update for the Pediatrician 

➤➤ 


This session will cover a broad range of more common 

pediatric infectious diseases, focusing on current 

antimicrobial therapy and prophylaxis with both 

older and newer agents for community-associated 

bacterial and viral infections that are seen in outpatient 

or inpatient settings. 

John Bradley, MD, FAAP 

S1102 Beat the Toilet Training Blues 

➤➤ 


This session will include an overview of toilet training 

readiness, discuss red flags for difficult toilet training 

and stool withholding, and use cases to discuss 

management of toilet training challenges. 

Laura Weissman, MD, FAAP 

S1103 Coordinating Care for the Medically 

Complex Child—Easy Steps to Success 

This session will present the concept of the medical 

home and how that relates to the pediatric subspecialist/surgical 

specialist. Then models of medical 

home projects involving subspecialists will be compared, 

and also models for sharing care coordination 

payments in children with complicated chronic health 

conditions. 

Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD, MB, BS; Renee Turchi, 

MD, MPH, FAAP 

S1104 Dermatology of Newborns and Infants 

CC 

Repeats from S1061 

Neonatal dermatologic diagnoses such as nevus 

sebaceous, aplasia cutis congenita, hemangiomas, 

vascular malformations, congenital melanocytic nevi, 

nevus depigmentosus, nevus of Ota, café-au-lait 

spots, diaper dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic 

dermatitis, and psoriasis will be reviewed, along 



S1105 Down Syndrome Update 

Down syndrome remains the most common cause 

of intellectual disability. Are you prepared to manage 

a child with Down syndrome? Come hear the latest 

research advances, and understand the developmental, 

medical, and neurologic issues central to managing 

a child with Down syndrome. 

Mary Pipan, MD, FAAP 

S1106 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: 

Is that the problem? And what do we do 

about it? 

Prenatal alcohol exposure contributes to long-term 

medical, developmental and behavioral challenges 

for children. After reviewing the epidemiology and definition 

of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), 

the range of alcohol’s impact on developing brains; 

the importance of diagnosis; and protective factors, 

frequent co-existing challenges and intervention 

strategies will be discussed. 

Lisa Albers Prock, MD, MPH, FAAP 

S1107 Heads Up: What’s a Doc to Know 

About Pediatric Sports Concussions? 

This session will include a mixture of a didactic 

presentation on concussion, correlation with clinical 

cases and a question and answer session. It will 

include an overview on concussion epidemiology, 

diagnosis, and treatment. We will review the appropriate 

on-field and in-office history and physical exam 

for patients with concussion. Learn the complications 

of concussion and better understand which 

patients may need emergent referral/transport and 

which patients may need referral to a specialist for 

further long-term management. 

Andrew J.M. Gregory, MD, FACSM, FAAP; Kevin Walter, 

MD, FAAP 

S1108 Menses as a Vital Sign 

➤➤ 


This session will cover the physiology of menstruation 

in adolescent girls and include the approach to 

the adolescent girl with irregular menses (secondary 

amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia). In addition, 

the management of these selected menstrual 

disorders will be discussed. 

Cynthia Holland-Hall, MD, MPH, FAAP; Sara Lee, MD, 

FAAP 

S1109 Pediatric Urology Update for the 

Pediatrician—What’s New? 

This session will review and discuss common urological 

conditions, emergent conditions, and enuresis 

and voiding dysfunction. 

Mark Cain, MD, FAAP; Anthony J. Casale, MD, FAAP 

I1111 Developmental Milestones: 

Risk Factors for Child Abuse and 

Unintentional Injury 

It has been shown that improved knowledge of 

development can help to improve parental selfefficacy 

and supervision skills. Faculty will highlight 

key points using a developmental approach to assist 

pediatricians in identifying injury mechanisms to 

focus on when discussing anticipatory guidance and 

interventions. Attendees will emerge with improved 

skills for communicating about development with parents 

and targeted advice for high-risk developmental 

phases. 

Phyllis Agran, MD, MPH, FAAP; Sandra Murray, MD, FAAP 

A1115 T Case Lessons in Thyroid Disease 

➤➤ 


Various case scenarios related to thyroid disease 

will be presented and responses will be solicited 

from the audience. Explanations will be given by the 

presenter following each case discussion. Each case 

will be carefully chosen to illustrate a point. 

Scott Rivkees, MD, FAAP 

A1116 Don’t Believe Everything You Read: 

Getting the Most Out of Journal Articles 

Participants will review multiple examples of common 

errors from pediatric journal articles. The examples 

will teach participants how to be more discriminating 

readers of research conclusions and statistics in 

journal articles. 

Andrea Marmor, MD, FAAP; Thomas B. Newman, MD, 

MPH, FAAP 

A1117 The Eyes Have It! 

➤➤ 


Many pediatric systemic diseases have specific 

ocular findings. This session will present eye findings 

that, when recognized, will direct pediatricians toward 

the correct diagnosis. It will also discuss systemic 

diseases that have associated ocular problems. 

Daniel Karr, MD, FAAP; Gregg T. Lueder, MD, FAAP 

“ As a rural pediatrician, I need to keep up with new modes of 

treatment, diagnosis, etc, and the AAP National Conference 

& Exhibition is the most reliable way to do this. ” 

—Patricia Nobel, MD, FAAP, General Pediatrician, Nobel Clinic, 

Lincoln, Maine 

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2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (continued) 

W1119 Otoscopy Workshop: Important 

Observations and Diagnosis Using the 

Otoscope $$ 

CC 

Repeats from W1051 

This workshop provides both didactic education and 

hands-on training in otoscopy. This teaching session 

enables physicians to improve their diagnostic skills. 

There are 4 teaching stations: one for video demonstration 

of pneumatic otoscopy, one each for training 

in pneumatic otoscopy and audiologic and tympanometric 

techniques, and one for self-assessment by 

video testing. 

Mark S. Volk, MD, DMD, FACS, FAAP 

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm 

F1121 Hirsutism 

The session will review pathophysiology and morphology 

of hirsutism and differentiate it from hypertrichosis. 

The attendees should become more competent 

in the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism. 

Anne Lucky, MD, FAAP 

F1122 Pediatric Follow-up of Abnormal 

Fetal Imaging Findings 

CC 

Repeats from F1038 

Many babies are born with obstetric and prenatal 

imaging reports that indicate a need for follow-up of 

findings identified in utero. This session aims to help 

pediatricians understand what the pathologies in 

question might be, what the indications for follow-up 

are, and which tests to order if indicated. 

Dorothy Bulas, MD, FAAP 

F1123 Respiratory Noises in Infants: 

Wheeze, Rattle, and Cough 

CC 


This session will guide pediatricians in an organized 

approach to evaluate infants and children with 

noisy breathing. Case presentations will be used to 

illustrate the proper terminology and descriptive language 

for various respiratory noises. 

Miles Weinberger, MD, FAAP 

F1124 FISH and Chips: How to Order and 

Interpret a Wide Variety of Genetic Tests 

This session will address the information the pediatrician 

needs to know to understand the various 

forms of genetic testing (karyotype, FISH [fluorescent 

in situ hybridization], DNA sequencing, chromosome 

microarray) with emphasis on the indications and 

limitations of each test as well as how to interpret 

the test results. 

David Miller, MD, FAAP 

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm 

F1125 How to Recognize Oral 

Manifestation of Systemic Disease 

Diseases with oral manifestations are very wide 

ranging. Clinical cases will be used to demonstrate 

diagnostics and clinical pearls for oral mucosal 

changes that can be a sign of a systemic disease. 

This session will highlight certain systemic diseases 

such as leukemia, diabetes mellitus, anemia, Crohn 

disease, and Langerhans cell histiocytosis. 

Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD 

F1126 Kawasaki Disease: An Update 

CC 


This session will update attendees on diagnostic 

and treatment aspects of Kawasaki disease, the 

most common cause of acquired heart disease in 

children in developed countries, including incomplete 

Kawasaki disease. Additionally, there will be brief 

updates related to advances in understanding the 

etiology and genetic basis of susceptibility to this 

illness. 

Stanford Shulman, MD, FAAP 

F1127 Metabolic and Genetic Mimics of 

Child Abuse 

Metabolic and genetic disorders can mimic child 

abuse and create diagnostic dilemmas for physicians. 

Using a case-based approach, this session 

will review the appropriate workup strategies that can 

be used to distinguish between these disorders and 

abuse in children with fractures, failure to thrive, and 

other conditions. 

Cindy Christian, MD, FAAP 

F1128 State of Pre- and Postmortem 

Genetic Testing for Cardiomyopathies, 

Channelopathies, and Sudden Infant 

Death Syndrome 

This session will provide specific cases of cardiomyopathy 

and describe the associated genetic defect 

and the family of defects that the case illustrates. 

Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD 

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

S1131 American Board of Pediatrics’ 

Maintenance of Certification: How 

Approved Part 4 Activities Can Help You 

Improve Care for Your Patients 

This session will include an overview of American 

Board of Pediatrics Part 4 Maintenance of 

Certification quality improvement programs followed 

by a series of case studies on programs that have 

been implemented in private practices. Faculty will 

also review how programs can be implemented in 

your practice. 

H. James Brown, MD; Paul Miles, MD, FAAP 

S1132 Complementary Medicine in Children 

and Adolescents: A Scientific Evaluation 

of Herbs, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, 

Massage, and Chiropractic Therapies 

Adolescents use complementary therapies such as 

acupuncture, homeopathy, massage and chiropractic 

to soothe body and mind despite lack of evidence. 

Attendees will learn about alternative therapies and 

their use by adolescents. Scientific trials that support 

or dispute these therapies will be discussed. 

Participants are encouraged to present their own 

cases. 


S1133 Doctor, Is It Autism? Diagnostic 

Dilemmas in the School-Aged Child 

➤➤ 


This didactic session will begin with a description 

of symptoms seen in a variety of disorders that are 

part of the differential diagnosis for autism spectrum 

disorder in the school-aged child, including intellectual 

disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 

nonverbal learning disability, tic disorders, and mood 

disorders. Cases and short video vignettes will illustrate 

an approach to differential diagnosis. Tools that 

may be helpful to the pediatrician will be reviewed, 

and potential referral resources for both etiologic 

and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual categorical 

diagnosis will be covered. Finally, several model projects 

that may improve the coordination between the 

medical home, necessary subspecialists, and the 

educational system will be presented. 

Kathryn Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP; Catherine Smith, PhD 

S1134 OMG, I Have a Teenager! Helping 

Parents Understand and Prevent Risky 

Teen Behavior 

CC 


This session will prepare pediatricians to deliver 

anticipatory guidance to parents of adolescents, and 

to adolescents using a strengths-based approach, 

including how to talk with teens about substance 

abuse. This approach helps adolescents identify 

what they do well as a means to motivate them to 

avoid risky behaviors like substance abuse. 

Paula Duncan, MD, FAAP 

S1135 Pearls and Pitfalls of Fractures 

➤➤ 


This is a case-based discussion with multiple cases 

to illustrate common fractures seen in children of 

various ages. The faculty will alternate presenting 

cases to the audience with question and answer 

interaction for each case presented. Short didactic 

teaching points will be included in the summary of 

each case. Pearls and pitfalls to remember will be 

emphasized. Some of the common complications of 

fractures will be presented in case format, including 

compartment syndrome, nerve injury, growth plate 

injury, and vascular compromise. 

John Flynn, MD, FAAP 

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Obesity Track 





S1136 Toxic Weekend Update 

This session will cover several topics, including 

decontamination strategies, new drugs of abuse, 

information about select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, 

drug interactions, and environmental toxins 

(lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, and others currently 

in the news). 

Suzan Mazor, MD; Alan Woolf, MD, FAAP 

S1137 Practice Efficiency: Using 

Nonphysician Providers and Ancillary Staff 

to Improve the Bottom Line 

The session will cover the most common billing 

mistakes and how to avoid them, maximizing practice 

revenues through proper billing for medical and 

surgical services provided by nonphysician providers 

(NPPs), the conditions under which “incident-to” billing 

should be used, words to avoid when discussing 

“incident to” with payers, when to use a physician’s 

provider number versus when to use the NPP provider 

number, coverage of NPP services, and minimizing 

risk of noncompliance. 

Margie Andreae, MD, FAAP; Herschel Lessin, MD, FAAP 

S1138 Use It or Lose It: Bone Health 

Advising for the Adolescent 

Bone health in children and adolescents is multifactorial, 

and few interventions impart greater benefits 

to the attainment of skeletal resilience than physical 

activity—as with muscle, you “use it or lose it.” 

This session will describe the numerous influences 

on bone development, including physical activity, 

calcium, vitamin D, and normal pubertal hormonal 

increases, as well as how these synergistically interact. 

The latest theories on the pathophysiology of 

the female athlete triad will be explored as a model 

of how imbalances in exercise and diet have deleterious 

effects on the skeleton. Research findings will 

be shared that suggest that stress fracture, a bone 

injury sustained by young athletes, may provide 

insights into the genetics of osteoporosis. 

Catherine Gordon, MD, FAAP; Keith Loud, MD, FAAP 

S1139 What’s New in Pediatric 

Gastroenterology—Bleeders, Spitters 

and Poopers 

➤➤ 


Participants will be exposed to recent updates in 

diagnostic tools for gastroesophageal reflux/gastroesophageal 

reflux disease (GERD) (including pH probe 

use, new types of pH probes, use of impedance monitoring, 

endoscopy with biopsy [in particular to differentiate 

GERD from eosinophilic esophagitis], and appropriate 

use of radiographic and scintigraphic studies). 

Outpatient management of chronic constipation with/ 

without encopresis will be discussed, including red 

flags for further evaluation for underlying anatomical 

or neurologic problems, including Hirschsprung disease 

and other neurogenic causes of constipation. A 

final case will be presented to discuss evaluation and 

management of the young infant presenting with rectal 

bleeding, including use of dietary changes involving 

breast milk and hypoallergenic formulas. 

Alan Leichtner, MD, FAAP 

I1141 Decisions, Decisions…and How to 

Involve the Pediatric Patient 

Both general pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists 

encounter difficult decision-making situations 

with patients and families. This didactic and casebased 

session will introduce consent/permission/ 

assent/dissent, assessment of decision-making 

capacity, and strategies for disclosure of diagnosis 

and prognosis. Through selected cases, attendees 

will explore how to involve the patient and family in 

difficult decision-making. 

Jennifer Linebarger, MD; Suzanne Toce, MD, FAAP 

I1142 Self-Hypnosis as an Effective Treatment 

of Children With Chronic Symptoms 

This session will provide an overview of hypnotherapy. 

Participants will be instructed in a self-hypnosis 

relaxation technique. Videotaped examples of 

patients will be used and participants will practice 

hypnosis techniques with each other. 

Ran Anbar, MD, FAAP 

I1143 Program to Enhance Relationship 

and Communication Skills (PERCS) 

CC 

Repeats from I1043 

This session will demonstrate the powerful effect 

that training in communication skills has on the 

ability to deal with the difficult conversations and 

emotional situations. This session will provide an 

overview of how highly interactive communication 

training helps pediatricians/pediatric health care professionals 

develop not only clinical, but also “emotional” 

standards of care. 

Elaine Meyer; Norma Sandrock, MD 

A1145 Endocrine Pearls 

Multiple cases and/or pictures will be presented to 

illustrate various aspects of endocrinology essential 

to the practice of pediatrics 

Lynne Levitsky, MD, FAAP 

A1146 Fits, Faints, and Funny Spells: 

You Make the Diagnosis! 

What was that spell? Was it a seizure, migraine, tic, 

or something else? Come learn to diagnose and 

manage the spells that most commonly present in 

your office and learn what is neurologic, cardiac, or 

even benign. 

Eric Kossoff, MD; Donald Lewis, MD, FAAN, FAAP 

A1147 Genetic and Metabolic Unknowns 

This interactive session will focus on the cardinal 

findings and medical history of a wide variety of 

genetic and metabolic conditions with an emphasis 

on those conditions that are now known to be relatively 

common and treatable. 

Mark Korson, MD, FABMG; Jonathan Picker, MD 

W1149 Eye Examination Skills Using the 

Ophthalmoscope $$ 

CC 


Develop confidence in your ability to use the ophthalmoscope 

to evaluate the cornea, retina, and optic 

nerve. Following a short didactic introduction, one-onone 

instructor guidance is provided in techniques for 

examining infants and children. Case studies will be 

used to illustrate key findings. We guarantee you will 

see the optic disk by the end of this course and have 

fun in the process. 

Robert Gross, MD, MBA, FAAP; Steven Lichtenstein, MD, 

FAAO, FAAP 

W1150 Debriefing the Newborn 

Resuscitation $$ 

➤➤ 


This hands-on workshop will allow participants to 

learn how to use a simulated resuscitation in the 

most effective way possible. An emphasis will be 

placed on developing team-building skills that allow 

resuscitators to gain confidence by having the handson 

session followed by a debriefing that encourages 

point-of-care learning experiences. 

Jesse Bender, MD; Louis Halamek, MD, FAAP 

“I deem the AAP conference an eye-opening and practice-changing event. I thoroughly 

enjoyed all the presentations and subsequent discussions with rebuttals. The density of 

the material presented was vast and quite applicable for my practice! The networking 

events are unparalleled.” 

—Coleen W. Rosen, APNP, Pediatric Urology at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin 

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5:00 pm – 5:45 pm 

F1151 Milk Intolerance: Is It the Lactose, 

Milk Protein, IBS, or Superstition? 

➤➤ 


The faculty will review the clinical presentation of both 

milk protein intolerance and of lactose intolerance, 

using case examples for discussion purposes. The 

pathophysiology of each will be reviewed, including 

new information of intestinal reactions to milk protein 

and genetic markers of lactase deficiency. Treatments 

including new formulas and pre- and probiotics for 

infants and children and of low-lactose and lactose-free 

diets will be discussed. The recent AAP recommendations 

and review by the National Institutes of Health– 

sponsored Lactose Intolerance and Health Working 

Group will be incorporated into this discussion. 

Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F1152 Managing Dental Trauma in the 

Pediatrician’s Office 

➤➤ 


This session will use case-based learning to demonstrate 

how to manage primary and permanent tooth 

trauma. Examples of discoloration, subluxations, 

displacements, and avulsions of both primary and 

permanent teeth will be shown. Management of soft 

tissue injury in the oral cavity will also be discussed. 

Cases involving child abuse dental trauma and 

sports-related injuries will be reviewed. 


F1153 Sexually Transmissible Infections 

in Adolescents 

➤➤ 


Advances in diagnostics have put sexually transmitted 

infection screening and management well within 

the reach of all pediatricians. This update will review 

current screening recommendations, including less 

invasive modalities—no speculum required! Available 

point-of-care tests will also be discussed. Changes 

in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention STD Treatment Guidelines, including routine 

HIV testing, will be highlighted. 

Cynthia Holland-Hall, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F1154 Understanding and Diagnosing 

Gifted Children 

The link between giftedness and behavior and health 

is frequently missed. Problems may arise in gifted 

children when intellectual ability is not recognized 

and nurtured in a supportive environment. This session 

will review identification of gifted children and 

provide clinicians important information needed for 

anticipatory guidance for these families. 

Ludwig von Hahn, MD, FAAP 


5:00 pm 

New this Year! Pediatric Surgical 

Specialists Reception $$ 

Join your fellow surgical specialists for networking 

and complimentary food and drink following 

Saturday’s educational program. Table top exhibits 

are anticipated. Come discuss latest surgical 

practices and advancements. 

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

Section on Medical Students, Residents, 

and Fellowship Trainees Reception and 

Poster Display 

Enjoy fabulous food and beverages while viewing 

the poster presentations on clinical cases and 

international electives. 

Supported by Abbott Nutrition 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 

V1160 Boston Experience! at the 

Museum of Science $$ 

Experience the natural world, technology and 

engineering, earth, life, space, math and physical 

sciences, and even nanotech and nanomedicine 

at the Boston Museum of Science! The museum 

tells an extraordinary story through its interactive 

exhibits, leadership in technological literacy, and 

attention to pioneering discoveries in biomedical 

and life sciences. The AAP welcomes all attendees 

and families to join us for another extraordinary 

evening celebrating science at one of the region’s 

truly most unique settings. Event is complimentary 

to all registered meeting attendees and registered 

family members. 

“Like I said to my friends in 

Columbia, ‘It is the best 

pediatric meeting in the world.’ 

‘Es el mejor congreso de 

pediatria del mundo.’” 

—Jorge Prieto, MD, Bogota, Columbia 

$$ 


Obesity Track 


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 



7:00 am – 8:15 am 

V2000 District Breakfasts $$ 

Join your colleagues in an informal setting and 

learn more about what is happening in your chapter 

and district by attending your district breakfast. 

District leaders will provide an update on national 

initiatives as well as regional hot topics. 

7:00 am – 8:00 am 

X2001 The ABCs of IEPs: Helping Students 

Access Services in School Settings 

This session will present an overview of 3 laws that 

govern or affect the education of students with disabilities. 

Faculty will also address which types of students 

qualify for services, which kinds of services are available, 

and the role of parents and the pediatric health 

care provider. Discussion will occur regarding collaborative 

models that work successfully with schools. 


X2002 All in the Family: Helping Families 

Solve Their Child’s Behavior Problems 

➤➤ 


Behavioral-mental health problems continue to 

increase. Working within the family context allows 

pediatricians to construct solutions with the family’s 

participation. In this session participants will learn 

when and how to shift to family and specific interviewing 

techniques to enhance family functioning 

and communication. 

William Coleman, MD, FAAP 

X2003 Are Food Allergies Causing My 

Child’s Abdominal Symptoms? 

This session will help the pediatrician gain a better 

understanding of when to consider the role of food 

allergy in specific gastrointestinal conditions and how 

to formulate an appropriate management plan. 

Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD, FAAP 

X2004 Business Case for the Medical 

Home: The Brand Name for Pediatrics of 

the Future 

CC 

Repeats from X1002 

This session will inform attendees of existing AAP 

medical home resources to implement the medical 

home within pediatric practices as well as provide 

direction on promoting the medical home to payers. 

Participants will learn of available resources to 

develop the medical home within their practice along 

with strategies to engage payers to pay for the medical 

home provided by the practice. 

Peter Rappo, MD, FAAP 

X2005 Community-Associated MRSA 

CC 


The epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and management 

of community-associated methicillin-resistant 

Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections in 

children will be discussed. Mechanisms of antibiotic 

resistance and molecular characteristics of CA-MRSA 

isolates will be briefly described. Skin and soft tissue 

infections will be highlighted, and recent trials will be 

discussed. Strategies for preventing recurrent infections 

will be reviewed. 

Sheldon Kaplan, MD, FAAP 

X2006 Don’t Miss This! Diagnoses the 

Pediatrician Never Wants to Miss! 

➤➤ 


This session will focus on providing basic information 

about some of the life-threatening conditions that can 

likely present to primary care pediatricians. Clinical 

cases will be presented illustrating how to identify 

theses conditions. Participants will learn how to provide 

initial resuscitative efforts and how to direct the 

patient to the appropriate center for definitive care. 

Tom Jaksic, MD, PhD, FAAP 

X2007 Everyday Neurology Questions in 

Your Office 

➤➤ 


Faculty will discuss how to diagnose and initially 

manage the child with a neurologic complaint in your 

clinic. Does she have hydrocephalus or just a large 

head? Does he have a brain tumor or just a Bell 

palsy? You make the call. Come bring your cases 

and questions. 

Donald Gilbert, MD, FAAP 

X2008 Lumps, Bumps, and Pits: Pediatric 

Head and Neck Masses 

➤➤ 


This course will review the clinical presentation of 

common and uncommon head and neck masses, 

including congenital, benign, and malignant masses. 

Development of a differential diagnosis and appropriate 

diagnostic testing will be reviewed. The role of 

medical and surgical management of most of the 

common head and neck masses will be reviewed. 

Mark S. Volk, MD, DMD, FACS, FAAP 

X2009 Preventing PTSD in Primary Care 

This session will present data demonstrating 

that early stress affects health throughout life. 

Revolutionary findings from animal and human studies 

demonstrate that these stressors change gene 

expression and will be presented, along with evidence 

that early intervention can reverse these changes. 

Strategies to minimize this impact will be reviewed. 

Steven Berkowitz, MD 

X2010 Sinusitis for the Pediatrician 

This will be a practical approach to the diagnosis and 

treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis and its common 

complications. Clinical presentations, microbiology, 

and management controversies will be reviewed. 

Discussion will be based on clinical cases. 

Ellen Wald, MD, FAAP 

X2011 Vitamin D: New Roles, New Doses— 

Do Children and Teens Need More? 

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This session will review the role of vitamin D in 

bone health as well as other areas, such as immunity, 

cancer prevention, and cardiovascular health. 

Attendees will better understand how to document 

current deficiencies in many pediatric and adolescent 

groups and discuss the need for increased 

vitamin D intake in breastfed babies, as well as 

older children and adolescents. 

Catherine Gordon, MD, FAAP 

7:30 am – 12:00 pm 

H2014 Section on Allergy & Immunology 


New and Emerging Therapies in Food 

Allergy, Asthma, and Allergic Rhinitis 

This session will include the section breakfast and 

business meeting, case presentations by pediatric 

residents and allergy/immunology fellows, presentation 

of the Jerome Glaser Award, and presentations 

by experts in the field on new and emerging therapies 

in food allergy, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. This 

session will be of great interest to specialists and 

primary care providers. 

Michael Blaiss, MD; Bradley Chipps, MD, FAAP; Scott 

Sicherer, MD, FAAP 

Fellows in Training Program and Jerome Glaser Award supported by 

Merck & Company, Inc. 

7:30 am – 1:30 pm 


Abstract Presentations and Case 

Presentations—Diagnosing and Managing 

Your Most Challenging Cases 

This program includes 2 scientific sessions with 

novel abstract and oral presentations that have 

been selected by the executive council as excellent 

and novel studies. The day concludes with lunch 

and problem-solving session where participants will 

present cases they have encountered in the past 

year that have been challenging to diagnose and/or 

manage. Audience participation is encouraged. 

Michael Caty, MD, FAAP; Sigmund Ein, MD, FAAP 

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8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H2016 T Section on Orthopaedics 


Annual Update of Musculoskeletal Medicine 

The program is the annual academic educational 

activity of the AAP Section of Orthopaedics. All attendees 

of the NCE are invited to attend. The objective 

of the program is to provide annual education in 

musculoskeletal medicine for section members and 

pediatricians. The scientific session has 4-minute 

presentations and 3-minute discussions of peerreviewed 

abstracts of topics that involve the pediatric 

musculoskeletal system. Students, residents, and 

fellows are especially encouraged to present the 

results of their scientific projects, with awards earned 

for best presentations if the faculty is present for the 

presentation. Any AAP member may submit a paper 

for consideration. The Saturday afternoon case-based 

session on childhood obesity will update practitioners 

to this common and important topic. The Sunday 

morning 10 top sports papers will provide an update 

on recent important sports-related literature. 

Cynthia LaBella, MD, FAAP; Lawrence Wells, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 1:00 pm 

H2017 T Section on Pediatric Dentistry 

and Oral Health Program 

Oral Health Services and the Medical 

Home: Progress in the US, Payment, 

Prevention, Modalities, Links to Obesity, 

and Recommendations 

Join the Section on Pediatric Dentistry and Oral 

Health at its first section program! Attend to hear the 

Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Dental Officer of 

the US Public Health Services discuss progress since 

the 2000 Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health. 

Other presentations will cover what you need to know 

about providing oral health services in the pediatric 

practice including payment for oral health services, 

oral health risk assessment and prevention, and 

fluoride modalities and recommendations. The day will 

conclude with a section luncheon, award presentation, 

and Chapter Oral Health Advocate presentations. 

Wendy Mouradian, MD, FAAP; William Bailey, DDS, MPH; 

Amos Deinard, MD, MPH, FAAP; Martha Ann Keels, DDS, 

PhD; Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH; Rebecca 

Slayton, DDS, PhD 

8:00 am – 4:30 pm 



Understanding Transitional Neonatal 

Physiology: Providing Care Appropriately 

for the Newborn in the First Moments 

of Life (Meet the COFN, Fellows Session, 

and Workshops on Coding, Pulmonary 

Functioning, and Debriefing) 

Recent recommendations for neonatal resuscitation, 

based on rigorous review of the science of 

neonatal transitional physiology, have been more 

restrictive of oxygen and pressure use in delivery 

room settings because of concerns of short- and 

long-term morbidities, previously unrecognized. 

The latest evidence-based recommendations are 

presented by experts, addressing controversial 

issues in oxygen delivery and monitoring, use of 

new devices for provision of immediate ventilatory 

support, approach to shock, and temperature management 

in the delivery setting. 

Marilyn Escobedo, MD, FAAP; Louis Halamek, MD, FAAP; Noah 

Hillman, MD; John Kattwinkel, MD, FAAP; Gilbert I. Martin, 

MD, FAAP; Jane E. McGowan, MD, FAAP; Shahab Noori, MD, 

FAAP; Stephen Pearlman, MD, FAAP; Myra Wyckoff, MD, FAAP; 

George Jesse Bender, III, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 5:15 pm 



This session features clinical research and basic 

science abstract presentations as well as panel 

discussions, guest lectures, and video forum. In 

addition to abstract presentations, Sunday events 

include AAP Lattimer Lecturer Robert E. Moffit, PhD; 

a panel debate on health care reform; a panel discussion 

on “Transitional Care: From Pediatric Patient 

to The Rest of Your Life”; and a panel discussion on 

“Outcomes Analysis: What It Is and What It Means.” 

The abstract research prizes will be presented, and 

the Urology Medal will be bestowed on Stuart B. 

Bauer, MD, FAAP. The AAP business meeting will be 

held prior to the lunch break. Abstract posters will be 

displayed in an adjoining room. 

Earl Cheng, MD; Hillary Copp, MD; William Gee, MD; 

Jim Hu, MD, MPH, FAAP; Melissa Kaufman, MD; Rosalia 

Misseri, MD, FAAP; Robert Moffit, PhD; Caleb Nelson, MD; 

Hal Scherz, MD, FAAP; Mark Schuster, MD, PhD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 6:00 pm 

H2020 Section on Critical Care Program & 

Reception: Day 1 

Scientific Abstract Presentations and Technological 

Advances in Pediatric Critical Care 

This session will review and discuss accepted 

abstracts and address new research ideas and concepts. 

The afternoon session will discuss the use of 

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and ventricular 

assist devices in the pediatric intensive care unit 

(PICU). The second session will explore the uses of 

renal replacement therapies in a variety of clinical 

situations. Finally, the last session will look at the 

use and limitation of bedside ultrasound technologies 

in the PICU. 

Timothy Bunchman, MD; Francis Fynn-Thompson, MD; 

William Tsai, MD 

8:15 am – 1:15 pm 

H2021 Section on Cardiology & Cardiac 


Quality Improvement 

The day begins with section award presentations 

and results of the 2010–2011 Research Fellowship 

Award. The Founders Award presentation will also 

take place, followed by a didactic symposium. This 

symposium will provide an overview of successful 

quality improvement programs in pediatric cardiology 

and cardiovascular surgery: The JCCHD National 

Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPC-QIC) and the 

Nomenclature/Database of Surgical Treatment in 

Congenital Heart Disease. The symposium will also 

explain techniques on linking databases to evaluate 

outcomes and quality, planning for surgery and 

assessment of technical competency in pediatric 

cardiac surgery. Each presentation by invited experts 

in cardiac quality improvement will be followed by a 

question and answer session with panel discussion. 

Hugh D. Allen, MD FAAP; Emile Bacha, MD; Michael 

Mitchell, MD; Robert Beekman, MD, FAAP; Jeffrey 

Jacobs, MD; Sara Pasquali, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 12:30 pm 

H2022 Section on Otolaryngology-Head 

and Neck Surgery Program 

How to Appropriately Order and Interpret 

Diagnostic Tests for Pediatric Rhinosinusitis 

Pediatric rhinosinusitis is one of the most common 

problems seen in general practice. This lecture will 

review the clinic presentation of pediatric rhinosinusitis 

and help the clinician develop a comprehensive 

differential diagnosis and to appropriately order 

and interpret needed diagnostic tests. Protocols for 

optimal treatment and expected outcomes will be 

reviewed. The role of medical and surgical management 


Michael Cunningham, MD, FAAP; Diego Preciado, MD, 

PhD, FAAP; Jordan Scott, MD; Ellen Wald, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 12:00 pm 



Educational Presentations and Joint Session 

with Bioethics 

This program will start with the popular review of 

the top 10 pediatric emergency medicine articles 

for the past year. This will be followed by an update 

about the latest developments and resources available 

on PEMNetwork.org. Next will be the beginning 

of a Joint Session with the Section on Bioethics. 

The panel discussion entitled, “Cocaine, Consent, 

Confidentiality, and the Clap: Ethical Controversies in 

PEM” will address difficult PEM topics such as drug 

testing, consent, and confidentiality and will utilize 

audience response technology. PEM specific ethics 

presentations will continue through the afternoon 

during the bioethics session to include suspected 

child abuse, difficult parents and difficult patients, Do 

Not Resuscitate orders, and a panel discussion of 

ethical issues in the emergency department. 

Angela Lumba, MD; Lalit Bajaj, MD, FAAP; Jill Baren, MD, 

FAAP; Douglas Diekema, MD, MPH, FAAP; Lainie Friedman 

Ross, MD, PhD, FAAP; Manish Shah, MD, FAAP; Erin Talati, 

MD, JD, FAAP; Meredith Van der Velden, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 3:00 pm 

H2024 Section on Hospital Medicine Program 

Essential Tools for the Pediatric Hospitalist 

As pediatric hospital medicine continues to grow 

it is critical for hospitalists to have access to the 

latest tools necessary to deliver safe, effective, 

efficient, timely, and equitable patient-centered care. 

Recognizing these challenges, this year’s program 

offers participants an opportunity to update their 

personal toolbox and help improve their ability to 

care for the hospitalized patient. Topics covered at 

this program include creation of a culture of patient 

safety, introduction to lean-Six Sigma tools, information 

technology tools, and an infectious disease 

update for the pediatric hospitalist. 

Kevin Johnson, MD, FAAP; Matt Morrissette; Shannon 

Phillips, MD, MPH, FAAP; Russell Steele, MD, FAAP 

Hospital Medicine Abstract Research Lecture supported by 

Abbott Nutrition 

$$ 


Obesity Track 




8:30 am – 3:00 pm 

H2025 Section on Developmental and 

Behavioral Pediatrics Program 

Behavioral and Educational Approaches to 

the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder 

This program will focus on behavioral and educational 

approaches to the treatment of autism 

spectrum disorder (ASD). Topics to be discussed 

include established treatments, such as discrete trial 

training and naturalistic treatment, along with the 

evidence for each intervention and issues related to 

dose of intervention. In addition, the management 

of disruptive and maladaptive behaviors in children 

with ASD and other developmental disabilities will 

be highlighted to focus on the understanding of the 

function of a behavior and how interventions are 

designed to match this function. 

Robin Hansen, MD, FAAP; Nancy Sullivan, PhD 

8:30 am – 9:15 am 

F2027 Anemia in Children: Iron Deficiency 

and Beyond 

➤➤ 


Despite iron supplementation, anemia still remains 

a finding in childhood that must be addressed. The 

pediatrician is called on to correctly diagnose and 

treat iron deficiency, as well as recognize the potential 

causes and interventions for this nutritional deficiency. 

In addition, the pediatrician should recognize when 

anemia is due to other causes, such as immune 

hemolysis, hemoglobinopathy, chronic disease, and 

others. The speaker will give an overview of the diagnosis 

and management of anemia in children. 

George Buchanan, MD, FAAP 

F2028 First and Second Seizure…Now 

What Do I Do? 

CC 


When a child presents with a first or second seizure, 

with or without fever, anxiety can be high for both 

parents and pediatricians. Do you know how to 

evaluate and manage the child with a first or second 

seizure and when to consider medicines or referral 

to a neurologist? Come review AAP practices and 

understand the most current approach for a child 

presenting with seizures. 

Eric Kossoff, MD 

F2029 Milk Intolerance: Is It the Lactose, 

Milk Protein, IBS, or Superstition? 

CC 


The faculty will review the clinical presentation of 

both milk protein intolerance and of lactose intolerance, 

using case examples for discussion purposes. 

The pathophysiology of each will be reviewed, including 

new information of intestinal reactions to milk 

protein and genetic markers of lactase deficiency. 

Treatments including new formulas and pre- and 

probiotics for infants and children and of low-lactose 

and lactose-free diets will be discussed. The recent 

AAP recommendations and review by the National 

Institutes of Health–sponsored Lactose Intolerance 

and Health Working Group will be incorporated into 

this discussion. 

Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F2030 Moving Quality Forward: The AAP 

Chapter Quality Network Asthma Pilot 

This session will describe how pediatric practices, 

through working with their AAP state chapter, can collaboratively 

improve pediatric asthma care. Faculty 

will share how to build state-level learning communities 

comprised of voluntary regional networks of 

pediatric practices. Attendees will better understand 

how educational resources, expert clinical recommendations, 

and data collection tools can be used 

to support the delivery of optimal pediatric care. 

The session will focus on asthma care, but the techniques 

easily implementable to many other aspects 

of pediatric care. 

Amy Belisle, MD, FAAP 

F2031 Parents of Teen Drivers—Keeping 

them Safe 

This session will provide attendees with a definition 

of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) and review the 

literature about the efficacy of various GDL components 

and delaying licensure. The role of the pediatrician 

in counseling and the role of the parent, especially 

with regard to limiting night driving and carrying 

teen passengers, will be discussed. Resources for 

parents about teaching and supervising driving skills 

and information about the impact of medical conditions, 

including epilepsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity 

disorder, and prescription medications, on driving 

will also be covered and discussed. 

Jeffrey Weiss, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 10:00 am 

S2039 Beat the Toilet Training Blues 

CC 


This session will include an overview of toilet training 

readiness, discuss red flags for difficult toilet training 

and stool withholding, and use cases to discuss 

management of toilet training challenges. 

Laura Weissman, MD, FAAP 

S2040 Heavy Petal A to Z: An Update on 

Herbs and Supplements From Arnica to 

Zingiber 

CC 


One in 5 individuals take herbs or high-dose vitamin 

supplements with their prescription drugs. Discussion 

will cover herbal medicine use in the pediatric and 

adolescent population; commonly used herbal medicines; 

and less well-known herbs, such as Arnica, 

Astralagus, Camellia, and Butterbur. Participants are 

encouraged to discuss their own cases. 


S2041 Doctor, Is It Autism? Diagnostic 

Dilemmas in the School-Aged Child 

CC 


This didactic session will begin with a description 

of symptoms seen in a variety of disorders that 

are part of the differential diagnosis for autism 

spectrum disorder (ASD) in the school-aged child, 

including intellectual disability, attention-deficit/ 

hyperactivity disorder, nonverbal learning disability, 

tic disorders, and mood disorders. Cases and 

short video vignettes will illustrate an approach to 

differential diagnosis. Tools that may be helpful 

to the pediatrician will be reviewed, and potential 

referral resources for both etiologic and Diagnostic 

and Statistical Manual categorical diagnosis will 

be covered. Finally, several model projects that 

may improve the coordination between the medical 

home, necessary subspecialists, and the educational 

system will be presented. 

Kathryn Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP; Catherine Smith, PhD 

S2042 Making Complex Disorders Simpler: 

A Functional Approach to Developmental 

Disorders 

This session will begin with a discussion of what 

a functional approach to developmental disorders 

entails. It will then summarize existing classification 

systems and tools. Finally, case presentations will be 

used to demonstrate the utility of this approach for 

the pediatrician. 

Nancy Murphy, MD, FAAP 

S2043 Menses as a Vital Sign 

CC 


This session will cover the physiology of menstruation 

in adolescent girls and include the approach to 

the adolescent girl with irregular menses (secondary 

amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia). In addition, 

the management of these selected menstrual 

disorders will be discussed. 

Cynthia Holland-Hall, MD, MPH, FAAP; Sara Lee, MD, FAAP 

S2044 Pearls and Pitfalls of Fractures 

CC 


This is a case-based seminar with multiple cases to 

illustrate common fractures seen in children of various 

ages. The faculty will alternate presenting cases 

to the audience with question and answer interaction 

for each case presented. Short didactic teaching 

points will be included in the summary of each case. 

Pearls and pitfalls to remember will be emphasized. 

Some of the common complications of fractures will 

be presented in case format, including compartment 

syndrome, nerve injury, growth plate injury, and vascular 

compromise. There will be time at the end of the 

session for general questions about fracture care. 

John Flynn, MD, FAAP 

S2045 Practice Management Issues of 

Subspecialty Pediatrics 

This session will highlight processes a subspecialty 

practice used to reduce the time to the next new 

patient appointment from over 3 months to less than 

3 days while doubling outpatient volume. Expected 

and unexpected outcomes of improved access will be 

identified. Ample time for an interactive discussion will 

be provided. 

Robert Squires, MD, FAAP 

S2046 Starting in Practice (I of II) 

This interactive session is designed for the pediatrician 

entering practice, the pediatrician early in 

practice, or the pediatrician contemplating changing 

practices. Finding and evaluating a practice, work/ 

life balance, practice finances, and relationships with 

insurers will be explored. 

Betsy Peterson, MD, FAAP; Mark Reuben, MD, FAAP 

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S2047 Somatic Complaints in 

Adolescents—Tell Me Where It Hurts 

CC 


This session will review methods for approaching the 

adolescent with multiple somatic complaints, how to 

work up the adolescent with somatic complaints, and 

how to work with patients and families to resolve 

the pain. 

Robert Brown, MD, FAAP; John Sargent, MD 

S2048 Treatable Genetic Disorders That 

Every Pediatrician Should Recognize 

➤➤ 


The session will use case examples to review the 

clues in the medical history and physical features 

that should lead to the evaluation of a genetic or 

metabolic condition, with emphasis on treatable 

conditions and the subtle findings that will help with 

early diagnosis. 

Laurie Demmer, MD 

I2051 Handoff or Handshake— 

Transitioning Youth to Adult Providers With 

the New Health Care Transitions Algorithm 

With reasonable biological and psychological certainty, 

most adolescents eventually transition to 

adulthood. There is much less certainty about the 

manner in which pediatricians support this transition, 

particularly for children and youth with special health 

care needs (CYSHCN). This interactive session will 

review the new clinical report that provides explicit, 

implementable guidance to the medical home using 

an algorithmic format addressing activities during 

office visits between 12 and 18 years of age. The 

clinical report addresses transition planning for all 

adolescents, but also provides a generic but detailed 

pathway for CYSHCN. 

William (Carl) Cooley, MD, FAAP; Jimmy Stewart, MD, FAAP 

A2053 T Case Lessons in Thyroid Disease 

CC 

Repeats from A1115 

Various case scenarios related to thyroid disease 

will be presented and responses will be solicited 

from the audience. Explanations will be given by the 

presenter following each case discussion. Each case 

will be carefully chosen to illustrate a point. 

Scott Rivkees, MD, FAAP 

A2054 Critical Cardiac Cases: What the 

Pediatrician Must Recognize 

This session will provide cases for discussion and 

interesting audiovisuals. Cases will be oriented 

to the competencies required for certification and 

recertification. 

David Brown, MD, FAAP 

A2055 The Eyes Have It! 

CC 


Many pediatric systemic diseases have specific 

ocular findings. This session will present eye findings 

that, when recognized, will direct pediatricians toward 

the correct diagnosis. It will also discuss systemic 

diseases that have associated ocular problems. 

Daniel Karr, MD, FAAP; Gregg T Lueder, MD, FAAP 

W2057 Debriefing the Newborn 

Resuscitation $$ 

CC 


This hands-on workshop will allow participants to 

learn how to use a simulated resuscitation in the 

most effective way possible. An emphasis will be 

placed on developing team-building skills that allow 

resuscitators to gain confidence by having the handson 

session followed by a debriefing that encourages 

point-of-care learning experiences. 

Jesse Bender, MD; Louis Halamek, MD, FAAP 

W2058 Hands-on Exam of the Back 

and Hip $$ 

➤➤ 


This session will provide a brief presentation on the 

anatomy and exam of the back and hip. The faculty 

will then demonstrate each component of the exam. 

Participants will practice examining each other’s back 

and hips while the faculty evaluate. Attendees should 

wear loose-fitting clothes for ease of participation. 

Rebecca Carl, MD, FAAP; Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP 

9:00 am – 1:00 pm 

H2034 Section on Osteopathic 

Pediatricians Program 

Review of Pediatric Osteopathic 

Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Recent 

Advances in Osteopathic Research 

Whether you are a DO reacquainting yourself with 

OMT, a DO refreshing your OMT skills, or an MD 

hoping to learn more about osteopathic medicine, 

this is the section program for you! First, through 

case-based presentations, participants will learn how 

osteopathic principles and OMT can be incorporated 

into pediatric practice. Then, participants will learn 

how OMT and exercise can help to treat injuries 

related to poor posture. Through oral scientific 

abstract presentations, participants will then learn 

about current advances in osteopathic research. 

The educational program will then be followed by the 

section’s business meeting with section updates, 

scientific abstract award presentations, and opportunities 

to share ideas and collaborate. Participants 

will leave the session with a clearer understanding 

of osteopathic medicine, OMT in pediatrics, current 

osteopathic research, and opportunities to participate 

with the Section on Osteopathic Pediatricians. 

Scott S. Cyrus, DO; Katherine Worden, DO 

Luncheon supported by Mead Johnson Nutrition 

9:00 am – 1:30 pm 

H2035 Section on Adolescent Health Program 

How to Evaluate and Manage Insomnia and 

Other Sleep-Related Disorders 

There is a growing demand for pediatricians to recognize 

and treat sleep disorders in adolescents. Early 

diagnosis and prompt intervention are considered 

essential to reducing significant morbidity that may 

be associated with these conditions. The purpose of 

this session is to give pediatricians the latest information 

on how to evaluate and manage adolescents 

with insomnia and other sleep-related disorders. The 

session will include an overview of sleep disorders, 

non-pharmacologic management of sleep disorders, 

and pharmacologic management of sleep disorders 

in adolescents. 

Ran Anbar, MD, FAAP; Anna Ivanenko, MD, PhD; Zafer 

Najeh Soultan, MD 

9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

H2036 Section on Plastic Surgery Program 

Multidisciplinary Management of the Pierre 

Robin Patient 

Because of the complexity of Pierre Robin Sequence 

and clefts of the palate, PRS should be diagnosed 

and treated by an experienced team of experts. 

Panelists from the fields of plastic surgery, genetics, 

radiology, otolaryngology, anesthesiology, speech 

therapy, pulmonology, orthodontics, and surgery will 

discuss the total treatment of these patients. Topics 

include: initial assessment and diagnosis of the 

Pierre Robin Sequence; genetics; advances in imaging; 

airway management, positioning NP tubes, and 

the place for tracheostomy; distraction osteogenesis; 

tongue-lip adhesion; anesthetic considerations for 

airway management; techniques and timing of cleft 

palate repair; management of GERD; speech assessment 

and outcomes; maxillary growth patterns and 

dental occlusions; and obstructive sleep apnea. 

Arabinda Choudhary, MD; Robert Cilley, MD, FAAP; 

Franklyn Cladis, MD; Arlen D. Denny, MD, FAAP; Matthew 

Ford, MS, CCC-SLP; Lorelei J Grunwaldt, MD; Robert Havlik, 

MD, FAAP; Marilyn Jones, MD, FAAP; Richard Kirschner, 

MD, FAAP; Ross Long, DMD, MS, PhD; Donald Mackay, MD, 

FAAP; Kathleen Sie, MD; Sally Ward, MD, FAAP 

9:00 am – 5:30 pm 

H2037 Council on Clinical Information 

Technology Program 

IT Innovations to Improve Pediatric Care in 

Multiple Settings 

This session will provide the attendee with information 

and updates on different aspects of health 

information technology and informatics as they apply 

to child health. The morning scientific abstracts 

presented by researchers will showcase information 

technology (IT) innovations to improve pediatric care 

in many settings. This and the all-day poster session 

will be judged for best presentation and best poster. 

The noontime brown bag forum will allow attendees 

to interact with council and AAP health IT leadership 

(including the director of the Child Health Informatics 

Center) on political, advocacy, and quality issues in 

pediatric informatics. The afternoon expert panel, in 

alignment with the 2011 NCE/Pediatrics for the 21st 

Century theme of obesity detection, management, 

and prevention, will address the development and 

use of clinical decision support in ambulatory, inpatient, 

and home settings. 

David Milov, MD, FAAP; Sanjay Udoshi, MD; Philip Wu, MD 

9:30 am – 4:00 pm 

AAP Career Fair 

Sponsored by 

$$ 


Obesity Track 




9:30 am – 10:15 am 

F2061 Ankyloglossia—Does It Matter and 

Can You Fix It? 

➤➤ 


The session will include instructional video, discussion 

of risks and benefits, and practice of the frenotomy 

procedure using clay-based models. 

Diana Mayer, MD, FAAP 

F2062 T Help Get Them Moving! The 

Pediatrician’s Role in Promoting Active 

Commuting for Children 

This session will provide practical information to help 

pediatricians understand the link between physical 

activity, obesity, and injury. Specifically, pediatricians 

will learn that the highest-risk mode of transport to 

and from school is the teen driver, especially teens 

driving teens. Attendees will recognize relationships 

between promoting safe routes to school (increased 

biking, walking) and increased physical activity and 

safety. Other issues to be discussed include environmental 

impact of different transport modes and their 

role in child health, including air quality and asthma. 

Phyllis Agran, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F2063 T High Blood Pressure in the 

Office: How Much of a Workup Is Needed? 

➤➤ 


The presentation will begin with definitions of normal 

blood pressure, prehypertension, and hypertension. 

The use of the blood pressure look-up tables will be 

illustrated and case vignettes will be used to illustrate 

the varied scenarios that might be encountered 

by the pediatrician. The use of an ambulatory blood 

pressure monitor will be reviewed and demonstrated. 

John Foreman, MD, FAAP 

F2064 Parents and Schools: How the 

Pediatrician Can Work With Both, Without 

Angering Either 

Various scenarios that cause animosity between parents 

and schools that pediatricians may be involved 

with will be presented and discussed. The pitfalls and 

strategies will be illuminated to help pediatricians 

problem-solve similar situations in their practice. 

Lisa Albers Prock, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F2065 Unconventional Treatments for 

Conventional Headaches 

➤➤ 


Does your patient take something other than acetaminophen 

or ibuprofen for headaches? Come 

learn complementary and alternative drugs and nonpharmacologic 

techniques that work for childhood 

headache and migraine. 

Thomas Koch, MD, FAAN, FAAP 

10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

(Extended Hours for President’s Reception 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Exhibit Hall Hours 

» SUNDAY PLENARY SESSIONS 

10:30 am – 12:15 pm 

P2071 Health Care Reform. 

Where Are We? What Now? 

Jay Berkelhamer, MD, FAAP 

Now that health reform has been 

the law for over a year, what has 

changed? And what further changes 

will come as a result of the most 

recent elections? This informative 

session will review the current status 

of health reform implementation for 

children and describe future opportunities 

for advocacy by pediatricians 

and families. 

➤ ➤ (Attend session X4010 for 

expanded topic coverage.) 

P2072 The Science of Early 

Childhood Development: A 

New Frontier in Pediatric 

Research and Practice 

Jack Shonkoff, MD, FAAP 

This session will provide an overview 

of the work done by the National 

Scientific Council on the Developing 

Child, which highlights the evidence 

on the impact of early adverse experiences/toxic 

stress on vulnerable 

children and policy implications with 

regard to efficacy and cost. 

P2073 Preventing Sudden 

Unexpected Infant Deaths: 

Lessons Learned in 

Promoting Safe Sleep 

Erich Batra, MD, FAAP 

The Back to Sleep campaign in the 

1990s had a significant effect on 

infant mortality rates in the United 

States and across the world. Since 

then, improved death scene investigations 

have led to a better understanding 

about the risk factors surrounding 

unexpected infant deaths during 

sleep. This session will examine how 

lessons learned over the last 20 years 

can assist pediatricians in discussing 

safe sleep practices with parents. 

P2074 Handoff or 

Handshake—Transitioning 

Youth to Adult Providers 

With the New Health Care 

Transitions Algorithm 

Jimmy Stewart, MD, FAAP 

With reasonable biological and psychological 

certainty, most adolescents 

eventually transition to adulthood. 

There is much less certainty about the 

manner in which pediatricians support 

this transition, particularly for children 

with special health care needs 

(CSHCN). This session will review 

the new clinical report that provides 

explicit, implementable guidance to 

the medical home using an algorithmic 

format addressing activities during 

office visits between 12 and 18 years 

of age. The clinical report addresses 

transition planning for all adolescents, 

but also provides a generic, but 

detailed pathway for CSHCN. 

➤ ➤ (Attend session I2051 for 


P2075 The ABCs of ACOs: 

Making Them Work for 

Pediatrics 

Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP 

This session will present an overview 

of accountable care organizations 

(ACOs) and their possible impact on 

pediatrics. It will focus on identifying 

major challenges and opportunities 

these new models of care will present 

as they sprout in private and 

public arenas. 

➤ ➤ (Attend session S2103 for 



12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

Community Pediatrics Awards Luncheon 

$$ 

Celebrate the accomplishments of pediatricians 

and residents working in their communities to 

improve children’s health. Network with community 

pediatricians and enjoy the complimentary food 

and drinks. All attendees are welcome! 

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12:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

H2078 T Section on Med-Peds Program 

Office-Based Motivational Interviewing 

(Patient-Centered Communication) for the 

Treatment of Childhood Obesity 

This program is designed to educate the primary 

care pediatrician on the origins and complications 

of obesity, possible barriers to treatment, and treatment 

strategies for managing childhood obesity. It 

will instruct the pediatrician how to use office-based 

motivational interviewing techniques during a 15- to 

20-minute office visit and effectively tailor treatment 

strategies that have higher levels of success for the 

patient and family. This workshop will have individual 

role-play to reinforce the techniques learned. The 

participant will also be given treatment strategies 

and will deliver these using motivational interviewing 

techniques. Billing options for treating childhood obesity 

will also be discussed. This workshop will make 

it easier to be successful with childhood obesity 

treatment strategies given the pressures of office 

visit time management. 

Robert Schwartz, MD, FAAP; Ronald Williams, MD, FAAP 

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm 


12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 



V2076 EQIPP 101 

This session will provide a guided walkthrough of 

the AAP EQIPP (Education in Quality Improvement 

for Pediatric Practice) courses. EQIPP courses are 

designed to help you identify and close the gaps 

in your practice using practical tools. Learn how to 

document improved quality care on a continuous 

basis, earn continuing medical education credit, 

and meet Maintenance of Certification Part 4: 

Performance in Practice requirements all at once. 

Lori Morawski, MPH, CHES 

Sponsored by the EQIPP Planning Group 

V2077 AAP Journals: Understanding 

the Real-Time, On-Demand Member 

Web Portal 

Take a proactive approach to the inevitable shift of 

the AAP journals and publications from print distribution 

to a primarily digital platform, by developing 

a real-time, on-demand, member Web portal that 

provides members with more control over how 

they use and interact with intellectual property. 

Joe Puskarz 

Sponsored by Division of Scholarly Journals and Professional 

Periodicals 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

H2079 Section on Home Care Program 

Supporting Children Who Act as Caregivers 

for Loved Ones With Special Needs 

The lives of children who act as caregivers for loved 

ones with special needs have long been studied in 

the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. 

Attendees will learn about associated burdens as 

well as the positive experiences reported, and identify 

ways to maximally support children who have 

such responsibilities. 

Denise Callarman; Alexander Okun, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

H2080 Section on Young Physicians 

Program 

Leaders Leading Leaders: Mentorship for 

Young Physicians 

This program will provide young physicians with a 

template for navigating the often intimidating world 

of mentorship, both in an academic and community 

setting. In these interactive sessions, experts will discuss 

the breadth of mentorship, ranging from finding 

a mentor as a young careerist to striving to lead others 

as a young physician and role model for trainees. 

Lewis First, MD, FAAP; Theodore Sectish, MD, FAAP; 

Nancy Spector, MD, FAAP; Jennifer Takagishi, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

H2081 Joint Program: Section on Pediatric 

Pulmonology Program and Allergy & 

Immunology 

The Role of Allergy in Respiratory Disease 

Allergy is a potential mechanism of disease for 

asthma and rhinitis, 2 very common respiratory 

disorders. Most of these patients are treated pharmacologically 

without knowledge of specific allergens 

potentially involved. Discussion will occur regarding 

the value in patient treatment and outcome from having 

specific information regarding allergic contribution 

to those disorders. 

Michael Blaiss, MD; Mary Fasano, MD, FAAP; Leslie 

Hendeles; Carolyn Kercsmar, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

H2082 Section on Early Education and 

Child Care Program 

Quality in Early Education and Child Care: 

Defined, Executed, and Measured 

Pediatricians can influence quality in early education 

and child care settings in a variety of ways, including 

participation on a state’s Early Childhood Advisory 

Council or in Early Childhood Comprehensive 

Systems’ activities. To be effective, health care 

providers need a good understanding of quality as 

defined by early childhood experts. A discussion 

of the development of national health and safety 

standards and quality rating improvement systems 

followed by a panel of pediatricians participating in 

early education and child care initiatives will be informative 

and instructive. 

George Askew, MD; Marilyn Krajicek, EdD, RN, FAAN; 

David Willis, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

H2083 Section on Transport Medicine 

Program 

The “State of the Inter-Facility Transport”— 

What’s Changed in a Decade? 

This program will feature an interactive session 

designed to develop consensus statements on the 

important issues relevant to pediatric and neonatal 

inter-facility transport. Brainstorming sessions on 

relevant topics will occur among participants, facilitated 

by national transport leaders. This session 

is designed to update the “State of Inter-facility 

Transport” consensus document published in 

Pediatric Emergency Care a decade ago. The face of 

pediatric transport has changed over the past few 

years, and this session will help to highlight those 

changes and look toward the future of pediatric and 

neonatal inter-facility transport. 

Webra Price Douglas, RN, PhD; Sherrie Hauft, MD, FAAP; 

Robert Insoft, MD, FAAP; Keith Meyer, MD, FAAP; Michele 

Moss, MD; Hamilton Schwartz, MD, FAAP; Nicholas 

Tsarouhas, MD, FAAP 

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm 


1:30 pm – 5:00 pm 

H2084 Joint Program: Section on 

Bioethics and Emergency Medicine 

Ethical Issues in the Pediatric Emergency 

Department 

This section program will explore the following topics 

as they pertain to the pediatric emergency department: 

a review of ethical issues related to dealing 

with difficult parents and difficult patients, a discussion 

of tools to support an ethical approach to the 

patient with life-limiting illness (acute or chronic) 

and do not resuscitate status, and an ethics-based 

approach to suspected abuse or neglect. 

Erin Talati, MD; Lalit Bajaj, MD, FAAP; Douglas Diekema, 

MD, MPH, FAAP; Meredith Van der Velden, MD, FAAP 

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm 

F2087 Dermatoses in Children of Color 

Dermatoses may occur at different ages or have 

different clinical presentations in children of color. 

Specific differences will be highlighted with case 

photographs. Participants will learn to identify the 

various dermatoses in children of color. 


F2088 High Blood Pressure in the Office: 

How Much of a Workup Is Needed? 

CC 


This session will begin with definitions of normal 

blood pressure, prehypertension, and hypertension. 

The use of the blood pressure look-up tables will be 

illustrated, and case vignettes will be used to illustrate 

the varied scenarios that might be encountered 

by the pediatrician. The use of an ambulatory blood 

pressure monitor will be reviewed and demonstrated. 

John Foreman, MD, FAAP 

$$ 


Obesity Track 





F2089 Infant Head Shapes—Long, Short, 

Pointy, Asymmetrical, and Just Plain 

Funny Looking 

This session will cover the following topics: 

craniosynostosis, deformational plagiocephaly, 

NICUcephaly, and bathrocephaly. 

Mark Proctor, MD 

F2090 Preventing Drowning: What’s a 

Pediatrician to Do? 

This session will provide an evidence-based 

approach to the prevention of drowning. Pediatricians 

will learn the risks and benefits of early swim programs 

and other drowning prevention strategies, 

along with effective means of identifying and counseling 

families at risk. 

Jeffrey Weiss, MD, FAAP 

F2091 Tics, Not Ticks! 

Come get the bugs out of your knowledge base on 

tics and Tourette syndrome. Can you distinguish tics 

from other funny movements? Who needs treatment 

and when should you worry about attention-deficit/ 

hyperactivity disorder or obsessive-compulsive 

disorder? 

Donald Gilbert, MD, FAAP 

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 

S2093 Abdominal Pain: When Is It Urgent, 

Important, Both, or Neither? 

This session will present numerous cases that 

illustrate common challenges in the evaluation of 

patients with abdominal pain. The cases will be presented 

as unknowns, and the audience will be asked 

for feedback regarding key patient management decisions. 

The results of audience feedback will form the 

basis of discussion and didactic teaching regarding 

the cases. 

Tom Jaksic, MD, PhD, FAAP; Craig Lillehei, MD, FAAP 

S2094 Antibiotic Update for the 

Pediatrician 

CC 


This session will cover a broad range of more common 

pediatric infectious diseases, focusing on current 

antimicrobial therapy and prophylaxis with both 

older and newer agents for community-associated 

bacterial and viral infections that are seen in outpatient 

or inpatient settings. 

John Bradley, MD, FAAP 

S2095 Bullying and Retaliation: The New 

Vulnerable Child 

This seminar will focus on bullying as a public health 

problem. Attendees will get a better understanding 

of the epidemiology and review of recent literature 

pertaining to bullying as a health care problem. 

Recommended approaches to assess potential bullies 

or victims in the office and school setting and 

to address somatic complaints that may result from 

bullying will be addressed. Existing evidence in the 

field will be reviewed along with new research being 

conducted. Interventions to address the bullying 

epidemic in our communities will be discussed along 

with strategies for helping those affected. 

Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP; Joseph L. Wright, MD, 

MPH, FAAP 

S2096 Cutaneous Infections and 

Infestations 

➤➤ 


This session will cover clinical findings and treatment 

updates of scabies, warts, herpes simplex, 

congenital syphilis, tinea corporis and capitis, and 

pediculosis capitis. 

Mary Chang, MD, FAAP 

S2097 Immunology 101 for Pediatricians 

This session will provide a general overview of 

immune system disorders that may present in a 

pediatrician’s office. A logical, clinical approach to 

recognize and to work up these types of patients will 

be discussed. 

Thomas Fleisher, MD, FAAP 

S2098 Starting in Practice (II of II) 

This session will look at basic coding, medical liability 

and risk management, your value as a pediatrician, 

and personal finances for the pediatrician early 

in practice. The session is designed for the audience 

to be very interactive in the discussion. 

Betsy Peterson, MD, FAAP; Mark Reuben, MD, FAAP 

S2099 Telehealth: Using Technology to 

Improve Patient Health and Increase 

Practice Satisfaction 

The seminar will be a practical, interactive description 

of the nuts and bolts involved in starting telehealth 

care in one’s own practice—the tools required, the 

ways to use those tools, the start-up and maintenance 

costs, and how to bill for telehealth care. 

Dale Alverson, MD, FAAP 

S2100 Treat Autism Now 

➤➤ 


This session will include a review of underlying 

principles and studies of efficacy related to autism. 

Participants’ level of understanding about these 

methods will be enhanced using video footage of 

each method as it is used in practice. A didactic session 

on the pediatrician’s role in the development of 

the Individualized Family Service Plan (3 years old) 

for the child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 

using principles outlined in AAP policy statements. 

Tools will be highlighted for advocating for children 

with ASD, including sample letters of medical necessity 

for early intensive behavioral treatment. 

Roula Choueiri, MD, FAAP 

S2101 Treatable Genetic Disorders That 

Every Pediatrician Should Recognize 

CC 


This session will use case examples to review the 

clues in the medical history and physical features 

that should lead to the evaluation of a genetic or 

metabolic condition, with emphasis on treatable 

conditions and the subtle findings that will help with 

early diagnosis. 

Laurie Demmer, MD 

S2102 What’s New in Pediatric 

Gastroenterology—Bleeders, Spitters and 

Poopers 

CC 


Participants will be exposed to recent updates in 

diagnostic tools for gastroesophageal reflux/gastroesophageal 

reflux disease (GERD) (including pH 

probe use, new types of pH probes, use of impedance 

monitoring, endoscopy with biopsy [in particular 

to differentiate GERD from eosinophilic esophagitis], 

and appropriate use of radiographic and scintigraphic 

studies). Outpatient management of chronic constipation 

with/without encopresis will be discussed, 

including red flags for further evaluation for underlying 

anatomical or neurologic problems, including 

Hirschsprung disease and other neurogenic causes 

of constipation. A final case will be presented to 

discuss evaluation and management of the young 

infant presenting with rectal bleeding, including use 

of dietary changes involving breast milk and hypoallergenic 

formulas. 

Alan Leichtner, MD, FAAP 

S2103 The ABCs of ACOs: Making Them 

Work for Pediatricians 

This seminar will present an in-depth review and 

discussion of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) 

and their possible impact on pediatrics. It will focus 

on identifying major challenges and opportunities 

these new models of care will present as they sprout 

in private and public arenas. 

Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP; Sean Gleeson, MD, FAAP 

I2106 Vaccinate Your Patients Without 

Losing Your Shirt — Is Bar Coding in 

Your Future? 

Pediatricians feel that vaccinating their patients 

is one of their most important tasks. Yet it has 

become clear that many practices lose money in 

this endeavor. More concerning is that financial 

concerns have led many pediatricians to consider 

not providing vaccines to their patients. This session 

will provide attendees with tools that can be used 

to calculate the cost of providing vaccines in their 

own practices and their marginal profit or loss on 

the service. Attendees will also be provided with a 

template that can be used in contract negotiations 

with payers. After completing the session attendees 

will have concrete steps they can take to strengthen 

their business while continuing to provide optimal 

care to their patients. 

Jeffrey Couchman, MD, FAAP 

A2109 Interactive Neonatal Case Reviews 

Cases and questions regarding neonatal care will be 

presented to the audience to test their knowledge 

of current evidence-based approaches to neonatal 

disease and management. 

William Engle, MD, FAAP; John Hartline, MD, FAAP 

A2110 PREP Live: Emergency Medicine 

Questions from PREP E-Med online content will be 

presented to participants. Participants will answer 

questions and the faculty will review the correct 

answers as well as commonly chosen incorrect 

answers. Group discussion may ensue and will be 

moderated by the faculty. 

James Wilde, MD, FAAP 

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A2111 Visual Diagnosis: In the Clinic, the 

Hospital, and the Emergency Department 

➤➤ 


Compare skills with fellow clinicians while exploring 

real case presentations of common and uncommon 

diseases in infants, children, and adolescents seen 

in the clinic, the hospital, and the emergency department. 

Digitized video, graphic, and audio recordings 

will augment case presentations. This session will 

reaffirm the clinician’s role as diagnostician. 

Andrea Marmor, MD, FAAP; Binita Shah, MD, FAAP 

W2113 Emergency Procedures in the 

Office Setting $$ 

➤➤ 


This session will provide everything pediatricians 

need to understand and be able to perform basic 

lifesaving procedures. These events are rare and 

require review and updates so that pediatricians can 

maintain the knowledge and equipment necessary 

to perform these procedures. This workshop will 

provide a format that may be helpful to the pediatrician 

who wants a basic review and any updates on 

these skills. 

Joyce Li, MD, FAAP; Lise Nigrovic, MD 

W2114 Rheumatology Workshop for the 

Pediatrician $$ 

➤➤ 


Participants will have a brief formal presentation 

and demonstration of a pediatric musculoskeletal 

examination followed by hands-on learning by rotating 

through stations with patients and facilitators to 

reinforce their skills. 

Robert Fuhlbrigge, MD, PhD, FAAP; Robert Sundel, 

MD, FAAP 

2:00 pm – 5:15 pm 

H2085 T Council on Communications 

and Media Program 

Can Pediatricians Influence the Media? 

Communicating Science to the Public 

The AAP is often in the headlines—sometimes with 

a forceful impact. Can the AAP go up against the 

celebrity anti-vaccinators of the world and still prevail 

in getting an accurate and scientific message about 

vaccines across to the public? When children and 

adolescents see 10,000 food ads per year on TV 

alone, how can the AAP make an impact on obesity? 

New research shows that scenes of smoking and 

drinking in the movies may be the leading factor in 

whether teenagers will use cigarettes or alcohol. Can 

the AAP change Hollywood? What can practicing pediatricians 

do in their own offices when major controversial 

issues surface in the media? This session will 

explore 3 current and controversial national media 

topics—vaccines, childhood obesity, and smoking in 

movies—and how the AAP can address them. 

Ty Burr; Paul Offit, MD, FAAP; Jennifer Pomeranz, JD, MPH 

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm 

F2117 Anemia in Children: Iron Deficiency 

and Beyond 

CC 


Despite iron supplementation, anemia still remains 

a finding in childhood that must be addressed. The 

pediatrician is called on to correctly diagnose and 

treat iron deficiency, as well as recognize the potential 

causes and interventions for this nutritional deficiency. 

In addition, the pediatrician should recognize when 

anemia is due to other causes, such as immune 

hemolysis, hemoglobinopathy, chronic disease, and 

others. The speaker will give an overview of the diagnosis 

and management of anemia in children. 

George Buchanan, MD, FAAP 

F2118 HSV: The Neonate and Beyond 

➤➤ 


The spectrum of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection 

and disease across the pediatric age range—the 

natural history, diagnosis, and treatment—will be discussed 

and reviewed. Emphasis will also be placed 

on when to consider HSV in a differential diagnosis 

(including neonates). 

David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP 

F2119 Managing Dental Trauma in the 

Pediatrician’s Office 

CC 


This session will use case-based learning to demonstrate 

how to manage primary and permanent tooth 

trauma. Examples of discoloration, subluxations, 

displacements, and avulsions of both primary and 

permanent teeth will be shown. Management of soft 

tissue injury in the oral cavity will also be discussed. 

Cases involving child abuse dental trauma and 

sports-related injuries will be reviewed. 


F2120 Pertussis: Persisting, Perplexing 

Problem 

Pertussis is a persisting problem because neither 

vaccine nor disease confers lifelong immunity. 

Diagnosis of clinical disease is challenging. 

Preventing disease in young infants is critical, yet 

relevant strategies are difficult to implement. As 

epidemiology of pertussis changes, adjustments in 

vaccine policies must follow. Participants can expect 

to gain insight into epidemiology, clinical manifestations, 

diagnosis, and management of pertussis, as 

well as new Tdap recommendations. 

Sarah Long, MD, FAAP 

F2121 Spot the Neurologic Diagnosis! 

➤➤ 


Does the next child in your office have a nevus or 

just a rash, or perhaps a more complicated syndrome? 

Identify the hallmarks of neurocutaneous 

disorders, such as neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, 

Sturge-Weber syndrome, and PHACES, while 

learning how to manage these children, when to consider 

genetic tests, and whom to consult. 


4:00 pm – 4:45 pm 

F2123 Ankyloglossia—Does It Matter and 

Can You Fix It? 

CC 


The session will include instructional video, discussion 

of risks and benefits, and practice of the frenotomy 

procedure using clay-based models. 

Diana Mayer, MD, FAAP 

F2124 Blood or Protein in the Urine: How 

Much of a Workup Is Necessary? 

➤➤ 


A positive dipstick test for blood and/or protein has 

a low specificity. Using a series of case vignettes 

attendees will better understand the discussion with 

a parent in order to provide reassurance and lessen 

anxiety or, if there are indicators of a potentially serious 

kidney disorder, to ensure that the parent understands 

the need to delve further into it. 

Beth Vogt, MD, FAAP 

F2125 Lumps and Bumps in Children 

➤➤ 


This session will discuss examples of cutaneous 

“lumps and bumps” that appear in children, along 


Ronald Hansen, MD, FAAP 

F2126 Sexually Transmissible Infections in 

Adolescents 

CC 


Advances in diagnostics have put sexually transmitted 

infection screening and management well within 

the reach of all pediatricians. This update will review 

current screening recommendations, including less 

invasive modalities—no speculum required! Available 

point-of-care tests will also be discussed. Changes 

in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention STD Treatment Guidelines, including routine 

HIV testing, will be highlighted. 

Cynthia Holland-Hall, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F2127 Unconventional Treatments for 

Conventional Headaches 

CC 


Does your patient take something other than acetaminophen 

or ibuprofen for headaches? Come 

learn complementary and alternative drugs and nonpharmacologic 

techniques that work for childhood 

headache and migraine. 


$$ 


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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

V2128 CPR Anytime! in English $$ 

Come learn the lifesaving skills of CPR 

Anytime in English! 

CPR Anytime is an in-home training program that 

teaches lifesaving skills of CPR to lay people (parents/new 

parents, grandparents, siblings, babysitters, 

etc). CPR Anytime teaches the basics of 

CPR through hands-on skills, using the Mini Baby 

and Mini Anne CPR Learning Manikins and the 

CPR Skills Practice DVDs. Each registered family 

will receive both the infant and child/adult kits, 

which contain a personal learning manikin, the 

CPR Skills Practice DVD, fold-out Quick Reference 

Guides, and other program accessories. Sessions 

start promptly, please be on time. 

V2129 CPR Anytime! in Spanish $$ 

¡Venga a aprender la técnica de salvar 

vidas de RCP en Español! 

CPR Anytime es un programa de entranmiento 

para el hogar que enseña técnicas de salvar la 

vida por RCP a la persona laica (padres/ nuevos 

padres, abuelos, hermanos, niñeras, etc). CPR 

Anytime enseña lo básico de RCP a traves de 

técnicas manuales, usando el Miny Baby y Mini 

Annie los maniquís de entrenamiento y el DVD de 

Técnicas de Práctica de RCP. Cada familia registrada 

recibirá el equipo para bebe y niños/adultos, 

que contiene el maniquí de entrenamiento, el 

DVD de Técnicas de Práctica de RCP, la Gía de 

Referencias Rápidas, y otros accesorios del programa. 

Sesiones comienzan a la hora, por favor 

llegue a tiempo. 

Supported in part by American Heart Association 

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

S2131 Adverse Reactions to Foods: Allergy 

Versus Intolerance? 

This session will guide pediatricians in the initial 

assessment of patients presenting with adverse 

reactions to foods using the clinical history, interpreting 

laboratory data (eg, in vitro specific IgE antibodies 

response to food proteins), and deciding when to 

refer to an allergy specialist. 

Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP 

S2132 T Getting the Lead Out— 

Introducing Physical Activity and Sport to 

Obese Children 

This session will present cases to help participants 

engage in discussion with patients regarding the 

effects of obesity on balance, coordination, joint 

pain, fitness, and other barriers to sport participation; 

determining the best types of exercise for 

overweight children, including children with special 

health care needs, and the influences of weight training, 

exergaming, and aerobic activity on fitness; the 

role of physical therapy and occupational therapy to 

help initiate physical activity in overweight children 

and allow progression to aerobic fitness; and reviewing 

some of the complications of physical activity on 

overweight children, including heat intolerance, injury, 

and effects of comorbid disorders. 

Claire LeBlanc, MD, FAAP; Blaise Nemeth, MD, MS, FAAP 

S2134 Intrauterine Drug Exposure: What’s 

a Pediatrician to Do? 

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This session will review neonatal complications that 

can occur following exposure to prescription and 

illegal drugs in utero. There will be a focus on recognizing 

the variety of drugs that can affect the fetus, 

including maternal antidepressants. Discussion will 

center on identifying signs of neonatal abstinence 

syndrome, developing treatment protocols, and 

addressing the social and legal issues involved with 

babies born to mothers using opiates during their 

pregnancy. 

Karen Buchi, MD, FAAP; Robert Ward, MD, FCP, FAAP 

S2135 Language Delays: Will He or She 

Just Grow Out of It? 

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This session will describe the differential diagnosis 

and outcomes for children with language delays. 

Screening instruments that can be used in primary 

care will be reviewed. The clinical approach to the 

evaluation of the child with language delay will be 

discussed using case presentations. Appropriate 

management and recommendation that primary care 

physicians can give families will be included. 

Michelle Macias, MD, FAAP 

S2136 T Managing Time-Consuming 

Problems in Your Office—How to Do a 

Good Job and Get Paid 

Providing care that meets guidelines for chronic 

common pediatric complaints, such as obesity, 

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, asthma, and 

others, is time-consuming and difficult to integrate 

into private pediatric practice and a medical home. 

The faculty will crosswalk the existing recommendations 

to the appropriate codes and showcase 

existing tools to support pediatricians in doing this 

in their office. In addition, faculty will highlight the 

various models for follow-up care and payment being 

undertaken, along with ways to partner with groups 

to advocate for proper payment. Actual visit templates 

will be provided for use and customization 

within their own clinical settings. Questions about 

billing conundrums from members of the audience 

will also be discussed. 

Donelle Holle, RN; Herschel Lessin, MD, FAAP 

S2137 Rethinking Underage Drinking 

This session will provide an update on the prevalence 

of adolescent alcohol use and binge drinking 

and the important neurodevelopmental changes 

occurring in this age group that are relevant to alcohol 

and other drug use. The session will also demonstrate 

and teach the use of effective techniques and 

tools for pediatricians. 

Patricia Kokotailo, MD, MPH, FAAP; Sharon Levy, MD, FAAP 

S2138 Rocks, Stones, and Gravel: 

Pediatric Stones—An Increasingly 

Common Problem 

Case vignettes will illustrate the varied scenarios 

that might be encountered by the pediatrician when 

a child is suspected of having a kidney stone. The 

workup will include a scheme for interpretation of 

urinary supersaturation indices. Periodic monitoring 

of a child at high risk of recurrence of a stone will be 

discussed, including preventive measures. 

Aaron Friedman, MD, FAAP 

S2139 Too Short—Too Tall: Diagnosis of 

Growth Disorders 

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The attendees will understand the definitions of 

“short” and “tall,” be able to recognize normal and 

abnormal growth patterns, and explore the differential 

diagnoses for short and tall stature and how to 

diagnose these conditions. 

Laurie Cohen, MD, FAAP 

S2140 What to Do With “Spells” 

Discussion will include the simple outpatient evaluation 

and management of suspected hypoglycemia, 

possible neurocardiogenic syncope, and possible 

atypical seizures. 

Robin Jones, MD; Lynne Levitsky, MD, FAAP 

I2143 Communicating Difficult News 

After a brief didactic session attendees will discuss 

the type of information and characteristics of informing 

families about difficult news and how to direct 

them to supportive resources. The participants will 

role–play informing families of difficult news. 

William Coleman, MD, FAAP; Stuart Teplin, MD, FAAP 

I2144 Primary Care Pediatrician– 

Subspecialist Communication: Making 

It Work to Improve Patient Care and 

Patient Access 

This session will highlight the attempts of a large, 

metropolitan primary care pediatric IPA and their 

area subspecialists to address issues of limited 

patient access and poor physician-to-physician communication. 

Multiple initiatives will be reviewed, 

including the development of phone lines and e-mail 

addresses specifically to facilitate physician-tophysician 

consultation regarding shared patients at 

emergent, urgent, and routine levels; the development 

of subspecialty-specific referral protocols for 

common referral diagnoses designed to initiate 

patient workup prior to physician visits and avoid 

unnecessary repeat testing; and streamlining and 

standardizing procedures to relay patient workup, 

diagnosis treatment, and follow-up between primary 

care and subspecialist offices in a timely fashion to 

facilitate appropriate follow-up and long-term care. 

Laurence Greenbaum, MD, PhD, FAAP; Brad Weselman, 

MD, FAAP 

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I2145 T What You Always Wanted Know 

About Breastfeeding (Basic Breastfeeding 

Clinical Support Skills) 

This practical, case-based interactive session will 

assist the practitioner in developing basic skills of 

assessing proper positioning, latch-on, and milk 

transfer. Breastfeeding mothers and babies will demonstrate 

breastfeeding techniques. Indications for 

use of breast pumps and ancillary feeding devices 

will be reviewed, and these products will be available 

for demonstration. Incorporating breastfeeding 

anticipatory guidance into pediatric practice will be 

emphasized. Reimbursement for breastfeeding support 

will also be covered. 

Michelle Brenner, MD, IBCLC, FAAP; Joan Meek, MD, 

MS, FAAP 

I2146 T Get Motivated!: Applying 

Motivational Interviewing to Everyday 

Practice 

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This session will include a short lecture about the 

theory behind motivational interviewing. The lecture 

will also describe signs of patient resistance, as 

well as techniques to encourage the patient to take 

responsibility for their own behavior change. After 

the lecture, the participants will apply what they have 

learned by role-playing in small groups. 

Ken Resnicow, PhD 

A2147 Are You Smarter Than an 

Intensivist? Interactive Case Studies of 

Critically Ill Patients in Non-ICU Settings 

This session will review and discuss neurologic and 

altered mental status changes using audience participation. 

The faculty will also cover cardiorespiratory 

cases and a potpourri of other topics. After this session 

attendees will have improved critical thinking 

of complex medical problems, understand the way 

critical illnesses may present outside of the intensive 

care unit, and understand the diagnosis and treatment 

of conditions that may lead to malpractice 

cases if missed or mismanaged. 

Edward Conway, MD, FAAP; Thomas Kayrouz, MD 

A2148 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 

Ear Disease 

This session will take pediatricians through complex 

otology cases using photos and videos—how to 

recognize perforations versus retractions and keratomas 

versus myringosclerosis, and when a retraction 

becomes a keratoma. 

Scott Schoem, MD, FAAP 

A2149 Imaging for Pediatric 

Musculoskeletal Pain 

Children with musculoskeletal complaints often present 

to the pediatrician in the office, clinic, or emergency 

department. This case-based session, led by 

a pediatric radiologist and a pediatric orthopaedic 

surgeon, will teach general pediatricians about the 

clinical presentation and radiologic evaluation of 

common bone and joint problems. 

Travis Matheney, MD; Michele Walters 

W2151 Emergency Procedures in the 

Office Setting $$ 

CC 


This session will provide everything pediatricians 

need to understand and be able to perform basic 

lifesaving procedures. These events are rare and 

require review and updates so that pediatricians can 

maintain the knowledge and equipment necessary 

to perform these procedures. This workshop will 

provide a format that may be helpful to the pediatrician 

who wants a basic review and any updates on 

these skills. 

Joyce Li, MD, FAAP; Lise Nigrovic, MD 

W2152 Rheumatology Workshop for the 

Pediatrician $$ 

CC 


Participants will have a brief formal presentation 

and demonstration of a pediatric musculoskeletal 

examination followed by hands-on learning by rotating 

through stations with patients and facilitators to 

reinforce their skills. 


MD, FAAP 

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm 

F2155 HSV: The Neonate and Beyond 

CC 


The spectrum of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection 

and disease across the pediatric age range—the 

natural history, diagnosis, and treatment—will be discussed 

and reviewed. Emphasis will also be placed 

on when to consider HSV in a differential diagnosis 

(including neonates). 

David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP 

F2156 Is It a Conversion Disorder? 

Does your patient have a conversion disorder? Learn 

to distinguish organic from functional neurologic complaints, 

and become familiar with pseudoseizures, 

psychogenic weakness, functional blindness, and 

other complaints that don’t add up. Attendees will 

better understand how to manage the neurologic and 

psychological issues for these challenging patients. 

Donald Lewis, MD, FAAN, FAAP 

F2157 Teen Suicide: Screening and 

Prevention for the Teen at Risk 

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for US 

children and youth between 10 and 24 years of age. 

In this session, the faculty will provide an update 

on how pediatricians can recognize suicidality and 

work with families to help these at-risk young people. 

Prevention strategies, including limiting access to 

firearms, poisons, and other common methods for 

suicide, will be discussed. Community-oriented prevention 

strategies to improve integration of high-risk 

youth will also be included. 

Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP 

F2158 What You Need to Know About 

Reproductive and Sexual Health Care for 

Male Adolescents 

This session will address the unique issues regarding 

adolescent male reproductive and sexual health, 

discuss the new human papillomavirus vaccine 

for male adolescents, and how pediatricians can 

increase their knowledge and comfort in addressing 

these issues. 

Warren Seigel, MD, FAAP 


5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (Extended Exhibit Hall Hours) 

V2160 President’s Reception $$ 

Mingle with AAP leadership, meet the NCE faculty, 

and enjoy complimentary food on the exhibit floor. 

Exhibit hours are extended this evening to talk 

with exhibitors. 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Young Physicians Reception 

As a new generation of advocates for children, 

you’ll find this the prefect event for making connections! 

Join us for a fabulous array of food, 

drinks and prizes! 

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 


$$ 


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6:45 am – 8:00 am 

V3000 Pediatric Leadership and 

Mentoring Forum $$ 

Presented by the Pediatric Leadership 

Alliance (PLA) in collaboration with the 

AAP Section on Young Physicians and 

AAP Section for Senior Members 

Advancing child health and well-being in a 

complex and rapidly changing world requires not 

only clinical excellence, but effective leadership. 

This peer mentoring session will profile models 

of successful leadership, highlight key areas 

for potential skill development and growth, 

and provide an opportunity for participants to 

mentor, and receive mentorship from, successful 

AAP leaders. Do not miss this opportunity for 

personal growth and development, and to meet 

successful AAP leaders, past, present and future! 

The Pediatric Leadership and Mentoring Forum 

has evolved from the traditional Women’s Forum. 

We hope you will join us for breakfast, and renew 

your commitment to leadership development on 

behalf of children and the AAP! 

7:30 am – 8:30 am (6:30 am Shuttle Bus Pick Up) 

V3001 $$ AAP Friends of Children Fund 

5K Fun Run & Walk 

Join runners and walkers in the 4th annual Fun 

Run & Walk benefiting the AAP Friends of Children 

Fund. Suggested donations for entry begin at $25 

per family to participate. Conference participants 

will receive a commemorative T-shirt. 

Supported by Nursery Water 

7:00 am – 8:00 am 

X3003 All in the Family: Helping Families 

Solve Their Child’s Behavior Problems 

CC 


Behavioral-mental health problems continue to 

increase. Working within the family context allows 

pediatricians to construct solutions with the family’s 

participation. In this session participants will learn 

when and how to shift to family and specific interviewing 

techniques to enhance family functioning and 

communication. 

William Coleman, MD, FAAP 

X3004 America’s Anti-Vaccine Movement 

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X3013 Successful Care Coordination 

With Your Early Intervention Program— 

A National Perspective 

This session will provide a brief overview of the federally 

mandated early intervention (EI) system. The 

presenter will summarize work with the Illinois EI program 

and provide case-based examples of how successful 

care coordination can be done. Participants 

should bring examples of their successes and/or 

failures in collaborating with their local EI agency, and 

suggestions can be offered from the presenter or 

from members of the audience. 

Larry Desch, MD, FAAP 

7:00 am – 4:45 pm 

H3014 T Section on Breastfeeding 

Program 

Breastfeeding Support Is Good Business 

The Section on Breastfeeding Program is designed 

for all attendees. The section programming will focus 

on the key clinical and business aspects of breastfeeding 

support. Experts in the field will review significant 

recent breastfeeding literature and discuss 

clinical management. Time will be allowed for review 

of posters and presentation of original research 

and breastfeeding advocacy projects. There will be 

adequate opportunity for audience discussion. 

Laurence Grummer-Strawn, PhD; Michelle Brenner, MD, 

IBCLC, FAAP; Diana Mayer, MD, FAAP; Barbara Philipp, 

MD, FAAP; Richard Schanler, MD, FAAP; Todd Wolynn, 

MD, MMM, IBCLC, FAAP 

Ask & Answer Luncheon supported by Philips AVENT 

7:30 am – 5:00 pm 

C3002 APLS: The Pediatric Emergency 

Medicine Course $$ 

The newly updated APLS Course curriculum will be 

presented in the 1-day format. The core of the APLS 

Course—Pediatric Assessment, Airway, Cardiovascular, 

Trauma, Central Nervous System, and Medical 

Emergencies—will be presented through case-based 

lectures, small group case discussions, and hands-on 

skill labs. Participants are expected to review APLS: 

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource Manual 

prior to the course. This flexible format is designed 

to give the participant many options for expanding 

learning opportunities. Pre- and post-study and testing 

options are available to earn additional continuing 

medical education (CME) online and/or earn the APLS 

Course Completion Card. Enrollment will be limited to 

80 participants in order to maintain small groups for 

discussions and workshops. 

Richard Bachur, MD, FAAP; Susan Fuchs, MD, FAAP; Rick 

Place, MD, FAAP; Robert Sapien, MD, FAAP; Loren G. 

Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAP 

7:30 am – 11:45 am 

H3015 Joint Program: Council on Community 

Pediatrics and Section on Epidemiology 

The Intersection Between Primary Care 

Pediatrics and Public Health—Why You 

Should Get to Know Your Local Health 

Commissioner 

In 2004 the Institute of Medicine proposed a new 

model for understanding child health that acknowledged 

the influences of the biological, behavioral, 

social, and physical environments on health development. 

In order to realize the full potential of this 

new understanding of child health, pediatricians 

must successfully merge public health, populationbased 

approaches with traditional clinical skill sets 

to address the problems facing children in the 21st 

century. The recent H1N1 influenza pandemic and 

tragic earthquakes in Haiti and Japan underscore 

the importance of public health systems and collaborations 

between these systems and pediatric 

primary care in optimizing children’s health. After 

attending this session, participants will be able 

to understand the ways in which pediatricians can 

interact with the local public health infrastructure 

and resources available to better provide services 

to their patients, understand the role that public 

health plays in promoting the health of children and 

families, and understand the policy and advocacy 

needs for improving our current national public 

health infrastructure. 

Alfred DeMaria Jr, MD; Kathleen Gensheimer, MD, MPH; 

Bernard Guyer, MD, MPH; David Keller, MD, FAAP; Alice 

Kuo, MD, PhD, MEd, FAAP; David Link, MD, FAAP; Lauren 

Smith, MD, MPH 

8:00 am – 10:00 am 

S3035 Meet the Red Book Committee 

AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases members 

will provide updates on important issues in pediatric 

infectious diseases, particularly related to new or 

revised recommendations for immunizations or hot 

topic or emerging infections in children. 

Michael Brady, MD, FAAP; Carrie Byington, MD, FAAP; 

Mary Glode, MD, FAAP; Larry Pickering, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H3016 Section on Pediatric Pulmonology 

Program 

Functional Respiratory Disorders 

Functional respiratory disorders are all too frequently 

misdiagnosed as common illnesses, such as 

asthma or bronchitis. Treatment with medications for 

those physical disorders causes frustrations for the 

patient, family, and provider. Pediatricians, pediatric 

pulmonologists, and pediatric allergists encounter 

these problems and need to recognize and appropriately 

treat them. 

Mutasim Abu-Hasan, MD; Ran Anbar, MD, FAAP; Devang 

Doshi, MD, FAAP; Fred Wamboldt, MD 

8:00 am – 5:05 pm 

H3017 Council on Sports Medicine and 

Fitness Program 

An Infectious Disease and Cardiology Focus 

on the Active Adolescent Athlete 

This program will focus on infectious disease and 

cardiology as it pertains to the active pediatric/adolescent 

athlete. A case-based roundtable discussion, 

cosponsored by the Section on Infectious Diseases, 

“Sports, Skin, Bugs, and Drugs” will cover the latest 

return-to-play issues regarding methicillin-resistant 

Staphylococcus aureus, skin lesions, mononucleosis, 

viral illness, and hygiene in the athlete. The “Top Ten 

2011 Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Articles” 

along with “Hot Topics for the Sports Medicine 

Provider” will encourage current, timely, up-to-date 

discussions. Afternoon presentations include 

research abstracts and clinical case studies, along 

with the Oded Bar-Or Presentation for best research/ 

clinical case. A lively debate regarding the pros and 

cons of preparticipation cardiovascular screening 

tools and the Vito Perriello Jr, MD, FAAP, Lecture 

Series will round out the afternoon. All are invited to 

attend. 

David T. Bernhardt, MD, FAAP; Clarence Creech, MD, 

MPH; Pierre d’Hemecourt, MD; Cynthia LaBella, MD, 

FAAP; Gregory Landry, MD, FAAP; Claire LeBlanc, MD, 

FAAP; Eugene Luckstead, MD, FAAP; Amanda Thoens, 

MA, ATC; Lawrence Wells, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 5:15 pm 



This session features clinical research and basic science 

abstract presentations, as well as panel discussions, 

guest lectures, and video forum. In addition 

to abstract presentations, Monday events include a 

video panel on “New Approaches to Old Procedures: 

Laparoscopic Reflux Surgery;” and a point/counterpoint 

panel on “Neurogenic Incontinence: Is a Sling 

Enough?” 

Jack Elder, MD, FAAP; Venkata Jayanthi, MD, FAAP; 

Bradley Kropp, MD, FACS, FAAP; Aseem Shukla, MD, 

FAAP; Warren T. Snodgrass, MD, FAAP 

8:00 am – 5:30 pm 

H3019 Council on Injury, Violence & 

Poison Prevention Program 

Current Developments in Pediatric Injury 

Prevention (Advocacy, Sports-Related 

Concussions, and Over-the-Counter 

Medications) 

The council program highlights current developments 

in pediatric injury prevention. The program covers 

a wide range of subjects relevant to both section 

members and general pediatricians interested in 

effective programs for injury prevention. Topics will 

include abstract presentations on successful injury 

programs, on advocacy relating to children’s over-thecounter 

medications, and an always popular review of 

the year’s top injury prevention papers. The program 

will include scientific abstract sessions featuring 

innovative research and a session dedicated to work 

by trainees. The program will also feature a keynote 

address by a leader in injury prevention and a hot 

topic session on sports-related concussions. 

William Meehan, MD; Kyran Quinlan, MD, MPH, FAAP; 

Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP; Janet Serwint, MD, FAAP; 

Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP 

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8:30 am – 12:00 pm 

H3020 Section on Critical Care Program: 

Day 2 

Critical Care Dilemmas: Things They Didn’t 

Teach You in Fellowship 

This session is appropriate for section members as 

well as the non-intensivist. There will be a review and 

discussion on neurologic and altered mental status 

changes, cardiorespiratory cases, and a potpourri 

of other topics. Attendees will improve their critical 

thinking of complex medical problems, understand 

the way critical illness may present outside of the 

intensive care unit, and there will be a review of the 

diagnosis and treatment of conditions that may lead 

to malpractice cases if missed or mismanaged. 

Edward Conway, Jr, MD, MS, FAAP; James Fortenberry, 

MD, FAAP; Thomas Kayrouz, MD 

8:30 am – 3:30 pm 

H3021 Section on Adoption & Foster 

Care Program 

Fostering Developmental, Educational, 

Emotional, and Medical Needs of Children 

More than 120,000 children are adopted in the 

United States each year, and more than 500,000 

children are in foster care at any specific time in the 

United States. This program will cover topics specific 

to the needs of children and families that are 

expanded through foster care and/or adoption. The 

special developmental, educational, emotional, and 

medical needs of this population will be highlighted 

in 3 seminar presentations in the morning program, 

followed by a lunch business meeting and research 

abstract presentations in the afternoon. 

Heather Forkey, MD, FAAP; Charles Nelson, PhD; Linda 

Sagor, MD, MPH, FAAP; Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH, FAAP 

8:30 am – 9:15 am 

F3023 Prescription Drugs and New 

Drugs of Abuse: Continuing Issues 

for Adolescents 

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and trends of adolescent abuse of prescription 

medications and dextromethorphan-containing overthe-counter 

products. It will also provide a practical 

guide to techniques and tools for primary care office 

prevention, screening, and intervention related to 

adolescent pharmaceutical misuse. 

Patricia Kokotailo, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F3024 Blood or Protein in the Urine: How 

Much of a Workup Is Necessary? 

CC 


A positive dipstick test for blood and/or protein has 

a low specificity. Using a series of case vignettes 

attendees will better understand the discussion with 

a parent in order to provide reassurance and lessen 

anxiety or, if there are indicators of a potentially serious 

kidney disorder, to ensure that the parent understands 

the need to delve further into it. 

Beth Vogt, MD, FAAP 

F3025 Safe Sleep for Infants 

➤➤ 


Research into the causes of sudden and unexpected 

infant death has been advanced by the development 

of standardized protocols developed by the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention in the mid- 

1990s. It has become apparent that many of these 

deaths are related to factors in the infant’s sleep 

environment. This session will review the epidemiological 

evidence that has identified the factors associated 

with unexpected sleep death. The session will 

also delve into the failures of the health care system 

to adequately promote safe sleep education at both 

the nursing and physician level. Programs developed 

at the hospital and community level to promote 

infant safe sleep education and awareness will be 

reviewed. 

Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP 

F3026 Pediatric Exanthems 

➤➤ 


This session will discuss the following exanthems: 

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, Hand-foot-mouth disease, 

varicella, parvovirus exanthems (erythema infectiosum, 

purpuric gloves and socks syndrome), and 

unilateral latero-thoracic exanthem, as well as their 

diagnostic and treatment strategies. 


F3027 Spot the Neurologic Diagnosis! 

CC 


Does the next child in your office have a nevus or 

just a rash, or perhaps a more complicated syndrome? 

Identify the hallmarks of neurocutaneous 

disorders, such as neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, 

Sturge-Weber syndrome, and PHACES, while 

learning how to manage these children, when to consider 

genetic tests, and whom to consult. 


8:30 am – 10:00 am 

S3029 Cutaneous Infections and 

Infestations 

CC 


This session will cover clinical findings and treatment 

updates of scabies, warts, herpes simplex, 

congenital syphilis, tinea corporis and capitis, and 

pediculosis capitis. 


S3030 Database Tools and Electronic 

Health Records 

Electronic health records (EHRs) help with clinical 

care, but they are generally not good data analysis 

tools. To analyze the data you create, you need data 

management tools and skills. In this session, learn 

the basics of relational databases and some strategies 

for bringing data analysis capability to your EHRenabled 

practice. 

Stephen Spooner, MD, MS, FAAP 

S3032 In Case You Missed It: Interesting 

Articles From AAP Grand Rounds That 

May Change the Way You Practice 

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This session will discuss the clinician’s role as 

interpreter of medical literature through the review 

of recent medical articles that may have significant 

impact on clinical practice. Participants will be challenged 

to come to their own conclusions using the 

skills necessary for basic review of clinical studies. 

Douglas Diekema, MD, MPH, FAAP; James Taylor, MD, FAAP 

S3033 Intrauterine Drug Exposure: What’s 

a Pediatrician to Do? 

CC 


This session will review neonatal complications that 

can occur following exposure to prescription and illegal 

drugs in utero. There will be a focus on recognizing 

the variety of drugs that can affect the fetus, including 

maternal antidepressants. Discussion will center on 

identifying signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome, 

developing treatment protocols, and addressing the 

social and legal issues involved with babies born to 

mothers using opiates during their pregnancy. 

Karen Buchi, MD, FAAP; Robert Ward, MD, FCP, FAAP 

S3034 Learning Disabilities: Making Sense 

of the Quagmire 

➤➤ 


Agreement on the definition of learning disability (LD) 

exists, but identification of LD varies significantly by 

evaluator, school district, and state. Special education 

law and local practice shape identification and 

service delivery decisions. Participants will learn to 

use a collaborative model when working with schools 

and when advocating for services. 


S3036 Too Short—Too Tall: Diagnosis of 

Growth Disorders 

CC 


The attendees will understand the definitions of 

“short” and “tall,” be able to recognize normal and 

abnormal growth patterns, and explore the differential 

diagnoses for short and tall stature and how to 

diagnose these conditions. 

Laurie Cohen, MD, FAAP 

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S3037 Treat Autism Now 

CC 


This session will include a review of underlying 

principles and studies of efficacy related to autism. 

Participants’ level of understanding about these 

methods will be enhanced using video footage of 

each method as it is used in practice. A didactic session 

on the pediatrician’s role in the development of 

the Individualized Family Service Plan (3 years old) 

for the child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 

using principles outlined in AAP policy statements. 

Tools will be highlighted for advocating for children 

with ASD, including sample letters of medical necessity 

for early intensive behavioral treatment. 

Roula Choueiri, MD, FAAP 

S3038 What to Do for My New Patient 

With Cerebral Palsy? 

Cerebral palsy remains a significant motor disability 

for many children, despite advances in obstetrics 

and neonatology. Come understand the current 

known risk factors for cerebral palsy and learn to 

identify, diagnose, and manage the child with cerebral 

palsy. Know when to refer, what therapies are 

appropriate, and how to advocate. 

Gregory Liptak, MD, MPH, FAAP; Nancy Murphy, 

MD, FAAP 

I3041 Integrating a Mental Health 

Professional Into Your Busy Practice 

This session will describe the nuts and bolts of integrating 

a mental health professional within a pediatric 

practice. The discussion will include how roles are 

determined and possible funding strategies. 

Marian Earls, MD, FAAP; Karen Maynard, LCSW 

I3042 The Power and Influence of 

Pediatricians: Making Life Better for 

All Children 

Advocacy is so important, but where do I find the 

time? Pediatricians in all practice settings can find 

it challenging to work advocacy activities into a busy 

schedule. This session will provide practical skills to 

identify and prioritize your advocacy activities at the 

local, state, and federal level and plan for making 

them a part of the routine. 

Molly Droge, MD, FAAP; Olson Huff, MD, FAAP 

I3043 Leadership Competencies for 

Pediatricians: Self, Teams, and Systems 

This highly interactive session is designed to help 

pediatricians understand the elements of leadership 

and to begin the process of improving leadership 

skills. The session reviews the evidence for several 

broad competencies that leaders need to draw on 

to various degrees and in varying combinations over 

their careers. Participants will be introduced to leadership 

models using case-oriented, group problemsolving 

tasks. Outcomes of the educational content 

include an increased commitment to and energy for 

job-related demands, improved strategic planning, 

and concrete steps for positively influencing your 

organization. 

Maryellen Gusic, MD, FAAP; Gilbert Liu, MD, FAAP; 

Kenneth Roberts, MD, FAAP 

I3044 T Get Motivated!: Applying 

Motivational Interviewing to Everyday 

Practice 

CC 


This session will include a short lecture about the 

theory behind motivational interviewing. The lecture 

will also describe signs of patient resistance, as 

well as techniques to encourage the patient to take 

responsibility for their own behavior change. After 

the lecture, the participants will apply what they have 

learned by role-playing in small groups. 

Ken Resnicow, PhD 

A3045 Coding 201: Teaching Old Dogs 

New Tricks 

This session will address avoiding and appealing 

denials, documentation guidelines, and improving 

diagnosis coding. Each of these topic areas will 

have a didactic discussion followed by a “hands-on” 

component, which will include the use of coding 

materials and interaction with faculty. Participants 

will be asked to code a variety of clinical examples 

along with the opportunity to discuss questions or 

problems from their practices. 

Joel Bradley, MD, FAAP; Jeffrey Linzer, MD, FACEP, FAAP 

A3046 Pediatric Orthopaedic Jeopardy 

This session will offer attendee participation in a 

jeopardy format. The audience will be divided into 2 

competing teams. Columns of different conditions 

in increasing order of difficulty will be available for 

selection by the participants. Categories will include 

normal variations, common congenital conditions, 

fractures and sports injuries, problems in the adolescent, 

and a surprise category of unusual conditions. 

Question and answer time will conclude the session. 

Donna Pacicca, MD, FAAP; Susan Scherl, MD, FAAOS, FAAP 

A3047 Visual Diagnosis: In the Clinic, the 

Hospital, and the Emergency Department 

CC 


Compare skills with fellow clinicians while exploring 

real case presentations of common and uncommon 

diseases in infants, children and adolescents seen 

in the clinic, the hospital, and the emergency department. 

Digitized video, graphic, and audio recordings 

will augment case presentations. This session will 

reaffirm the clinician’s role as diagnostician. 

Andrea Marmor, MD, FAAP; Binita Shah, MD, FAAP 

W3049 When to Use Spirometry in the 

Office and How to Interpret: Making Sense 

of the Data $$ 

➤➤ 


Pediatricians often evaluate patients with respiratory 

problems. Determining if there are obstructive or 

restrictive airway defects is critical to the overall diagnosis 

and management of these patients. In addition, 

proper follow-up of patients with chronic airway 

diseases, such as asthma, include the performance 

and interpretation of spirometry values. These are 

critical skills all pediatricians should be familiar with 

and this workshop will address these skills. 

John Kelso, MD, FAAP; Gerald Teague, MD 

9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H3052 Section on Clinical Pharmacology 

& Therapeutics Program 

Therapeutic Updates and Advances 

This session will be divided into 2 parts. Part 1, 

“Update on Therapeutic Advances,” will include an 

update of recent advances in drug therapies that 

practitioners can implement in their practice. These 

advances may be new drugs, new indications, combination 

therapy, or dose recommendation for old 

drugs. Part 2, “The Pediatric/Pharmacist Interface,” 

will include a discussion of optimal interactions 

between the pharmacist and the pediatrician. The 

discussion will include, but not be limited to, medication 

errors, compounding/formulation, optimizing 

therapy, and formulary. 

Michael Burke, MD, FAAP; Jared Cash, PhD; Gitte Larsen, 

MD, MPH, FAAP 

9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H3053 Council on Environmental 

Health Program 

Responding to Parents About Media and 

Internet Information on Toxic Environmental 

Exposures to Children 

Parents are barraged with information from the media 

and the Internet about toxic environmental exposures 

to children. This session will begin with an overview 

of the development of credible pediatric environmental 

health references and resources. This session will 

also highlight other complementary print and online 

resources. Several common environmental health 

questions will serve as examples to illustrate an efficient 

approach to answering pressing clinical questions 

as well as address more in-depth and subtle 

issues. The audience will be invited to bring their own 

questions to serve as illustrative cases. 

Sophie Balk, MD, FAAP; Ruth Etzel, MD, PhD, FAAP 

$$ 


Obesity Track 




9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

H3054 Section on Radiology Program 

The Latest and Greatest: Updates in 

Pediatric Imaging and You 

This section program will provide the opportunity 

for pediatricians to discuss with imaging experts 

common imaging scenarios and algorithms related 

to frequently encountered pediatric diagnoses, and 

to consider strategies that would provide the most 

efficient use of resources while maintaining quality 

care. Discussions will be informal, interactive, and 

illuminating. 

Lisa Lowe, MD, FAAP; Sarah Milla, MD, FAAP; Alan E. 

Schlesinger, MD, FAAP 

9:30 am – 10:15 am 

F3055 Diagnosis and Management of ADHD 

in Young Children: What Do We Know? 

➤➤ 


This session will discuss the evidence for the validity 

of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 

diagnosis in preschool-aged children and will review the 

new ADHD guidelines as they pertain to young children 

with ADHD. Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic 

treatment will be discussed using case correlation. 

Andrew Adesman, MD, FAAP 

F3056 Heart Murmurs in Children: Uses 

and Abuses of Echocardiography 

➤➤ 


This will be an interactive review of typical normal 

and abnormal murmurs, with auditory examples 

and visual echocardiography confirmation of diagnosis. 

Emphasis will be placed on demonstrating 

sentinel features of abnormal heart murmurs and 

corresponding confirmatory echocardiograms from 

children with a variety of congenital heart diseases. 

Discussion of the management of specific conditions 

will accompany the auscultation. 

Chitra Ravishankar, MD 

F3057 Is Marijuana Really Medicine and a 

Generally Harmless Drug? Facts, Fictions, 

and Controversies 

➤➤ 


This session will provide an update on the latest 

research and clinical issues concerning both 

medical and recreational use of marijuana. Tips 

will also be provided to help pediatricians counsel 

their teen patients, and parents of their patients, 

about these issues. 

John Kulig, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F3058 What to Do With the Tall, Thin 

Athlete: Genetic Disorders Presenting at 

the Sports Physical 

This session will focus on common connective tissue 

disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos and Marfan 

syndromes. The features of these conditions will 

be discussed with an emphasis on the parts of the 

sports physical that are likely to identify patients who 

require evaluation. Recommendations for further 

evaluation and sports restriction will be discussed. 

Amy Roberts, MD 

F3059 Safe Sleep for Infants 

CC 


Research into the causes of sudden and unexpected 

infant death has been advanced by the development 

of standardized protocols developed by the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention in the mid-1990s. 

It has become apparent that many of these deaths 

are related to factors in the infant’s sleep environment. 

This session will review the epidemiological 

evidence that has identified the factors associated 

with unexpected sleep death. The session will also 

delve into the failures of the health care system to 

adequately promote safe sleep education at both the 

nursing and physician level. Programs developed at 

the hospital and community level to promote infant 

safe sleep education and awareness will be reviewed. 

Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP 

10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Exhibits Close) 

Exhibit Hall Hours 

» MONDAY PLENARY SESSIONS 

10:30 am – 12:15 pm 

P3061 Minimally Invasive 

Robotic Surgery: The Future 

Is Now! 

Hiep Nguyen, MD, FAAP 

This session will provide an overview 

of the current and future use of minimally 

invasive robotic surgery and 

how it is already revolutionizing the 

perioperative care of children. This is 

a cutting-edge topic by an internationally 

recognized leader in minimally 

invasive robotic surgery. 

P3062 Biologic Medications 

in Rheumatologic Diseases: 

What’s the Latest 

Christy Sandborg, MD 

The array of currently available 

biologic agents will be described 

and reviewed in the context of their 

indications. The mode of action will 

be used as the basis for their use as 

well as their potential benefits and 

risks. Potential adverse effects will 

be discussed as a means of providing 

the participants the skills to adequately 

assist in the care of these 

children. The participants will be 

provided with scenarios for the use 

of these agents so they may better 

be able to assist families in deciding 

whether to use these agents for 

their child. 

P3063 Personalized Medicine 

and the $1,000 Genome 

Bruce Korf, MD, FAAP 

The knowledge gained from the 

Human Genome Project has led to 

the promise of “personalized medicine.” 

This session will prepare pediatricians 

to answer their patients’ 

questions regarding new possibilities, 

including direct-to-consumer 

marketing of testing for individual 

genetic variation, pharmacogenomic 

applications, and even the so-called 

“$1,000 individual genome.” 

P3064 CFTR-Related 

Metabolic Syndrome—An 

Unintended Consequence of 

Newborn Screening 

Michael Schechter, MD, MPH, FAAP 

This session will review the increasing 

complexity of the diagnosis and 

management of infants with cystic 

fibrosis (CF) and its newly recognized 

variants, infants who carry CF mutations 

that do not cause classic CF 

but may lead to some organ dysfunction 

over time. 

P3065 Genes Meet the 

Environment—Epigenetics 

Robert Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP 

Epigenetics is the study of how 

genes are influenced by environmental 

factors in ways that turn 

them “on” or “off.” This process 

determines what characteristics 

within the genetic code are activated. 

This session focuses on these concepts, 

which represent the interface 

between our genetic code and how 

this code can be influenced by factors 

in the environment. 

“The AAP NCE is an enjoyable, 

user-friendly, and educational 

resource to all disciplines and 

levels of training.” 

—Bryan Walters, PA-C, Janet Weis 

Children’s Hospital, Dept of 

Pediatric Surgeons, Danville, 

Pennsylvania 

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12:30 pm – 1:15 pm 


12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 



V3067 Designing CME: A Road to 

Continuous and Practical Lifelong 

Learning 

This interactive discussion will describe methods 

of designing CME to fit learners and support real 

positive change. It will help you develop CME that 

makes a difference, while also addressing ways to 

measure results. If you are a CME planning group 

member at the AAP, Chapter level, or your local 

institution, this session is for you. 

Ivor Hill, MB, ChB, FAAP; Thomas W. Pendergrass, 

MD, MSPH, FAAP; Robert A. Wiebe, MD, FACEP, FAAP; 

Beverly Wood, MD, PhD, FAAP 

Sponsored by the Committee on Continuing Medical Education 


12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 

V3066 Annual Business Luncheon $$ 

The AAP Executive Director, Errol R. Alden, MD, 

FAAP, will report on the state of the AAP at this ceremonial 

luncheon. AAP President (2010–2011), O. 

Marion Burton, MD, FAAP will lead the inauguration 

of AAP President-Elect (2011–2012) Robert W. 

Block, MD, FAAP. 

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

H3068 T Section on Gastroenterology, 

Hepatology & Nutrition Program 

Primer of Common Liver Disease for the 

Primary Care Pediatrician: Abnormal Liver 

Tests, Immunizations, and Fatty Liver in 

Children and Adolescents 

This session will provide an update of the most 

current information available regarding hepatitis in 

infants, children, and adolescents. Case presentations 

will be used to base discussion for the pediatrician’s 

approach to the child with abnormal liver tests, 

including common and not-so-common problems. 

Preventive measures, such as immunizations, and 

public health issues, including attendance in schools 

and participation in sports, will be discussed. 

Participants will be apprised on latest recommendations 

regarding the evaluation and management of 

patients with fatty liver disease (nonalcoholic fatty 

liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis). 

Learning objectives include (1) provide advice for the 

evaluation of children presenting with symptoms or 

signs of liver disease; (2) advise parents and patients 

regarding appropriate prevention of hepatitis, such as 

implementation of immunizations and other preventive 

measures including participation in school and 

contact sports for infected patients; and (3) recognize 

and treat individuals with fatty liver disease. 

Maureen M. Jonas, MD; Philip Rosenthal, MD, FAAP; 

Robert Squires, MD, FAAP 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

H3069 Section on Telehealth Care Program 

The Legal and Quality Issues in Pediatric 

Non–Face-to-Face Care 

This session will address legal and quality issues 

in pediatric non–face-to-face care. Issues to be discussed 

include advancements in telephone care and 

telemedicine, nurse triage, quality improvement, and 

payment problems. 

Dale Alverson, MD, FAAP; Barton Schmitt, MD, FAAP 

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

H3070 Provisional Section on Advances 

in Therapeutics & Technology (P-SATT) 

Program NEW! 

Partners in Progress: Pediatricians Bringing 

Medical Advances to Patients 

The mission of the P-SATT is to advance pediatric 

health and well-being by collaboration, communication, 

and education on the discovery and development 

of therapeutics and technology and their 

successful translation into practice. The program 

will target pediatric practitioners, researchers, and 

others interested in new medicines and technology 

for children and pediatric practice. Expert faculty will 

review important new technology for the pediatrician, 

discuss key topics related to medicines and safety, 

and empower the pediatrician with a solid understanding 

of vaccine development and safety that may 

be imparted to their patients and families. The session 

will conclude with a 1-hour reception open to all 

attendees to meet faculty, network with colleagues, 

and learn more about the P-SATT. 

Lisa L. Neathery Mathis, MD; Dianne Murphy, MD, FAAP; 

Paul Offit, MD, FAAP; Andrew Schuman, MD, FAAP 

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm 

F3071 Prescription Drugs and New Drugs of 

Abuse: Continuing Issues for Adolescents 

CC 



and trends of adolescent abuse of prescription 

medications and dextromethorphan-containing overthe-counter 

products. It will also provide a practical 

guide to techniques and tools for primary care office 

prevention, screening, and intervention related to 

adolescent pharmaceutical misuse. 

Patricia Kokotailo, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F3072 Off to a Good Start: Developing a 

System for Safe and Effective Newborn 

Discharges 

➤➤ 


This session will provide attendees with data, 

resources, and tools that have been developed to 

improve communication between birth hospitals and 

follow-up pediatricians. Time will be allotted to have 

open discussion with attendees to share ways to 

implement new policies that will improve newborn 

handoffs to their medical home. 

Kaye Gable, MD, FAAP 

F3073 Birthmarks: Red, White, Blue, 

and Brown 

➤➤ 


This session will discuss how to identify and manage 

several birthmarks, including red: nevus flammeus, 

capillary malformations (eg, port-wine stains), and 

infantile hemangioma; brown: café-au-lait macules 

and congenital melanocytic nevus; blue: blue nevus 

and mongolian spot; and white: nevus anemicus and 

nevus depigmentosus. 


F3074 Developmental Screening in Your 

Office: What, Why, and How 

➤➤ 


This session will review AAP policy guidelines on 

developmental surveillance and screening in practice 

with a specific focus on how to implement screening 

successfully in a range of practice settings. It will 

include a discussion of available screening tools and 

a discussion of establishing an effective in-office system 

for screening tool administration, scoring, billing, 

and post-screening follow-up. 

Alison Schonwald, MD 

F3075 T Creating Healthy Communities: 

What Can We Do as Pediatricians? 

Faculty with direct experience in promoting childhood 

obesity prevention will share their successful strategies 

and practical knowledge for influencing public policy 

on this critical public health issue. Attendees with 

all levels of skill and experience with pediatric advocacy 

will gain valuable information from this session 

and leave prepared to advance AAP priorities related 

to childhood obesity on the state and local levels. 

Marsha Raulerson, MD, FAAP 

$$ 


Obesity Track 




2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 

S3077 ADHD Psychopharmacology: 

Stimulants and Beyond 

➤➤ 


This session will briefly review the evidence for the 

efficacy and side effects of stimulants, atomoxetine, 

and guanfacine-ER when used to treat attentiondeficit/hyperactivity 

disorder. Current practice guidelines 

and the rationale for these guidelines will be 

reviewed. Cases that demonstrate situations where 

it would be appropriate to consider non-stimulant 

medications will be discussed. 

Laurel Leslie, MD, MPH, FAAP 

S3078 Causes of Chronic Abdominal Pelvic 

Pain in Adolescent Girls 

This session will address the methods for approaching 

the adolescent girl with chronic pain, how to work 

up the adolescent girl with chronic pelvic pain, and 

when to refer to the gynecologist. Topics covered will 

include ovarian masses, congenital anomalies, endometriosis, 

and the sequelae of salpingitis. 

Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD; Ellen Rome, MD, MPH, FAAP 

S3079 Common Fluid and Electrolyte 

Problems 

➤➤ 


Case vignettes cover the range, including dehydration, 

protracted vomiting, or uncontrolled diabetes. 

There will be an example of fluid and electrolyte 

administration for a child without enteral intake 

(NPO) prior to a diagnostic or operative procedure. 

Examples of other selected disorders will be discussed, 

such as hypernatremia, hyponatremia, and 

severe metabolic acidosis. 


S3080 Dermatologic Potpourri 

➤➤ 


This session will cover a variety of dermatologic conditions, 

including head lice, tinea capitis, diaper dermatitis, 

warts, molluscum, scabies, pityriasis rosea, 

select birthmarks, and other conditions commonly 

seen in the office setting. Diagnostic and treatment 

strategies and when to refer will be reviewed. 

Leonard Kristal, MD, FAAP 

S3081 Laboratory Testing of the Child With 

Musculoskeletal Complaints: What to 

Order and How to Interpret the Results 

Evaluation of musculoskeletal complaints associated 

with pediatric rheumatic disease will be reviewed. 

Laboratory tests that are advised and often ordered 

will be discussed, with an emphasis on their utility 

and limitations. 


MD, FAAP 

S3082 Language Delays: Will He or She 

Just Grow Out of It? 

CC 


This session will describe the differential diagnosis 

and outcomes for children with language delays. 

Screening instruments that can be used in primary 

care will be reviewed. The clinical approach to the 

evaluation of the child with language delay will be 

discussed using case presentations. Appropriate 

management and recommendation that primary care 

physicians can give families will be included. 

Michelle Macias, MD, FAAP 

S3083 The NICU Graduate in Your Practice 

The session will cover a number of topics critical 

to the follow-up of neonatal intensive care unit 

(NICU) graduates. This will include nutritional needs, 

increased risks for respiratory disease, developmental 

outcome, eligibility for early intervention services, 

and more. 

Deborah Campbell, MD, FAAP; Molly Cole 

S3084 Should They or Shouldn’t They?: A 

Debate on Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts 

for Kids: Pros and Cons 

This session will have 2 faculty—one will review the 

promotion of boxing and mixed martial arts for children 

and youth and the other will take the opposite 

view. Each speaker will present their side of this issue, 

providing pediatricians with compelling reasons for 

their particular views. Attendees will have the opportunity 

to challenge the faculty and to address concerns 

they may or may not have raised. Participants are also 

encouraged to bring up real patient situations for comment 

by the speakers. Time will also be given to introduce 

and discuss the AAP position paper on youth 

boxing and learn about opportunities for advocacy in 

the promotion of sport safety. 

Rebecca Carl, MD, FAAP; Claire LeBlanc, MD, FAAP 

S3085 Tales From the Front Line: 

Identification of Child Abuse and Neglect 

This session will provide a systematic approach to 

the recognition, documentation, and reporting of 

physical abuse such as bruises, burns, fractures, 

and internal injuries (eg, abdominal and intracranial 

trauma). Screening for domestic violence in the 

medical office setting and the legal responsibilities 

of physicians also will be discussed. 

Reena Isaac, MD, FAAP 

S3086 Workforce Reentry 

This seminar will assist the physician wishing to 

return to practice after a period of clinical inactivity 

as well as those currently considering taking an 

extended leave from practice. Strategies that can 

help physicians return to the workforce (eg, meet 

regulatory equirements, identify retraining opportunities, 

and maintain and document their clinical abilities) 


Holly Mulvey, MA; Lawrence Nazarian, MD, FAAP 

S3087 Dealing With Common Allergy 

Conundrums in the Pediatrician’s Office 

➤➤ 


Pediatricians frequently encounter infants and 

children with significant histories of adverse and 

possibly allergic reactions to antibiotics, other 

medications, insect stings, and vaccines. These 

can be difficult adverse clinical reactions to resolve. 

Many times, these patients get labeled as “allergic” 

without a sufficient diagnostic workup. While the 

clinical history can be useful, it is not always the 

determining factor in ruling out an allergic reaction. 

Unfortunately, there are limited in vitro testing 

methods that can be used to help in this diagnostic 

process. A referral to an allergy specialist can 

be of benefit in either confirming or ruling out an 

allergic reaction to a medication, insect sting, and/ 

or vaccine. In selected cases, skin testing can be 

undertaken to help identify an allergic sensitivity (eg, 

penicillin, venom, and vaccines). 

John Kelso, MD, FAAP; Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP 

I3089 Preparing for the Worst: How to 

Practice and Survive After a Community- 

Wide Disaster 

This session will explore how pediatricians can better 

prepare for disaster and its aftermath. Attendees will 

learn why disaster preparedness is important for all 

pediatricians, how to prepare and mitigate risk, and 

what issues might arise during prolonged recovery 

from disaster. The session will particularly focus on 

use of available tools and improving pediatricians’ 

abilities to provide medical services, promote mental 

health, serve the greater public health, and continue 

business operations. After a brief introduction of 

concepts, attendees will break into smaller groups 

where they will brainstorm solutions to different case 

scenarios and compare their responses to the most 

current research and models. 

Scott Needle, MD, FAAP 

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I3090 T What Every Pediatrician 

Should Know About Media Literacy: 

A Practical Guide 

Children and teens see nearly 20,000 violent episodes 

a year on TV alone; 7,500 food ads, more 

than 14,000 sexual references; and 2,000 beer and 

wine ads. Current research documents that most, 

if not all, of this content is not healthy for young 

people. This session will be a Media Literacy 101 

course—the basics: what is it, how is it done, and 

is it useful? Pediatricians will learn why they should 

encourage schools to adopt media literacy programs 

and how they can teach basic principles of media 

literacy to parents and children in their office. 

Kathleen Clarke-Pearson, MD, FAAP; Donald Shifrin, 

MD, FAAP 

I3091 Dealing With Difficult People and 

Difficult Situations 

This session is an introduction to a set of breakthrough 

strategies for negotiation. Participants will 

acquire practical methods for overcoming difficult 

situations marked by conflict through small group 

problem-solving tasks. By the end of the session, 

attendees will increase proficiency in “mutual 

gains” negotiation. Attendees will learn how to recognize 

the most common manipulative tactics used 

by difficult people as well as the key to neutralizing 

their effects. 

Maryellen Gusic, MD, FAAP; Gilbert Liu, MD, FAAP; 

Kenneth Roberts, MD, FAAP 

A3093 Challenging Cases in Pediatric 

Infectious Diseases 

In this session faculty will present a variety of interesting 

cases unknown to the audience and query the 

audience on diagnosis and management plans. After 

results of the audience responses are shown, there 

will be short, to the point, discussions of each case. 

Margaret Fisher, MD, FAAP; Dwight Powell, MD, FAAP 

A3094 You Call That a Migraine? 

CC 


Headache is common in children, but when is it 

migraine? Identify how to make the diagnosis and 

execute a sound treatment plan. And learn to differentiate 

and assess “curveballs” that actually are 

migraine variants. 

Thomas Koch, MD, FAAN, FAAP; Donald Lewis, MD, 

FAAN, FAAP 

A3095 Coding for the Specialist 

The session will use the Audience Response 

System to present clinical situations unique to 

specialty practices (both inpatient and outpatient) 

that demonstrate the use of proper coding. The participants 

will also be advised on upcoming coding 

changes that affect specialty practices and develop 

strategies to address these changes within their 

particular specialty. 

Gilbert I. Martin, MD, FAAP; Richard Molteni, MD, FAAP 

W3097 Office-based Surgical Procedures: 

What Can We Do Safely in the Office 

Setting? $$ 

➤➤ 


This will be a skills–based, hands-on session with 

multiple teaching stations and numerous assistant 

faculty who will be assigned to individual teaching 

at skill stations. Participants will receive extensive 

hands-on experience in basic surgical skills, beginning 

with didactic instructions and followed by the 

opportunity to practice techniques learned. 

Bill Chiu, MD 

W3098 Wheelchairs, Walkers, and 

Whatever—Positioning Is Important for 

Children With Physical Disabilities $$ 

The session will briefly provide the extent of use of 

durable medical equipment (DME) and define the 

population that has DME needs. The typical progression 

of DME for those aged 0 to 3 years and 5 to 12 

years will be emphasized. Following this, a case that 

involves combined medical/therapy management 

will be discussed that highlights how DME assists 

medical management and improves the interaction 

of parent and child, followed by typical issues related 

to wheelchair use. 

Larry Desch, MD, FAAP; Deborah Gaebler-Spira, 

MD, FAAP 

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm 

F3099 Burns: How and When to Care for 

Them in the Office 

This session will provide a short primer on burn 

cases, physiology, and management in the outpatient 

setting. When can you keep and when do you need 

the assistance of a pediatric surgery specialist? 

Rajiv Sood, MD 

F3100 Heart Murmurs in Children: Uses 

and Abuses of Echocardiography 

CC 


This will be an interactive review of typical normal 

and abnormal murmurs, with auditory examples 

and visual echocardiography confirmation of diagnosis. 

Emphasis will be placed on demonstrating 

sentinel features of abnormal heart murmurs and 

corresponding confirmatory echocardiograms from 

children with a variety of congenital heart diseases. 

Discussion of the management of specific conditions 

will accompany the auscultation. 

Chitra Ravishankar, MD 

F3101 Is Marijuana Really Medicine and a 

Generally Harmless Drug? Facts, Fictions, 

and Controversies 

CC 


This session will provide an update on the latest 

research and clinical issues concerning both medical 

and recreational use of marijuana. Tips will also be provided 

to help pediatricians counsel their teen patients, 

and parents of their patients, about these issues. 

John Kulig, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F3102 Management of Animal and Human 

Bites in Children 

➤➤ 


Dog and cat bites remain one of the most frequent 

reasons for children to visit an emergency department. 

Many aspects of animal bites will be reviewed, 

including current epidemiology, clinical characteristics 

of different types, microbiology with an emphasis 

on clinical presentation, management of infections 

and infection prevention, and current concepts of 

rabies prophylaxis. 

Jeffrey Starke, MD, FAAP 

F3103 Sexual Identity in Adolescents— 

Working With Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, 

Transgender, and Questioning 

(G/L/B/T/Q) Youth 

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth do 

not readily seek health care. This reticence has a 

potentially significant negative impact on their health 

care. Both patient and physician factors contribute to 

the poor communication that may exist between both 

parties. Current literature regarding these issues will 

be discussed. 

Warren Seigel, MD, FAAP 

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm 

F3105 Big Strokes in Little Folks 

Did you think strokes are just for adults? Toddlers, 

children, and teens have strokes too. Learn to recognize 

the presentation of pediatric stroke and develop 

an initial management plan cognizant of the most 

common causes. 

Lori Jordan, MD 

F3106 CPR/PALS Updates for 2011 

This will be an opportunity to hear the official 

changes to PALS/CPR guidelines from 2010 as 

well as hear about refinements that have occurred 

throughout the year related to those changes. The 

presenter will highlight practical improvements/ 

changes in these guidelines and how they apply to 

the pediatrician. 

Monica Kleinman, MD, FAAP 

$$ 


Obesity Track 





F3107 Developmental Screening in Your 

Office: What, Why, and How 

CC 


This session will review AAP policy guidelines on 

developmental surveillance and screening in practice 

with a specific focus on how to implement screening 

successfully in a range of practice settings. It will 

include a discussion of available screening tools and 

a discussion of establishing an effective in-office system 

for screening tool administration, scoring, billing 

and post-screening follow up. 

Alison Schonwald, MD 

F3108 Gynecologic Issues in the 

Prepubertal Child 

➤➤ 


Pediatricians are usually the first to see young girls 

with gynecologic complaints. In addition, there are 

few gynecologists with pediatric training and expertise. 

Thus it is important for the primary care provider 

to recognize normal and abnormal gynecologic anatomy 

and develop a practical approach to the evaluation 

and treatment of these common complaints. 

Veronica Gomez-Lobo, MD 

F3109 Off to a Good Start: Developing a 

System for Safe and Effective Newborn 

Discharges 

CC 


This session will provide attendees with data, 

resources, and tools that have been developed to 

improve communication between birth hospitals and 

follow-up pediatricians. Time will be allotted to have 

open discussion with attendees to share ways to 

implement new policies that will improve newborn 

handoffs to their medical home. 

Kaye Gable, MD, FAAP 

F3110 T Preschool Obesity Prevention 

and Community Intervention 

➤➤ 


Childhood obesity unfortunately affects 1 in 5 

American preschoolers. With more than 60% of 

these children in some type of out-of-home care/ 

preschool, a recent Associated Press article stating 

“Daycare next frontier in fighting kids’ obesity” is 

accurate. Join us for a review of the health standards 

and strategies that the AAP promotes to reduce and 

prevent obesity for babies and preschoolers. Recent 

work with community partners will be reviewed as 

efficient strategies to improve the lives of your youngest 

patients throughout the day. 

Laura Jana, MD, FAAP 

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

S3113 ADHD Psychopharmacology: 

Stimulants and Beyond 

CC 


This session will briefly review the evidence for the 

efficacy and side effects of stimulants, atomoxetine, 

and guanfacine-ER when used to treat attentiondeficit/hyperactivity 

disorder. Current practice guidelines 

and the rationale for these guidelines will be 

reviewed. Cases that demonstrate situations where 

it would be appropriate to consider non-stimulant 

medications will be discussed. 


S3114 Guiding You Through the Guidelines: 

What Do the UTI Guidelines Mean? 

➤➤ 


This session will consist of a review of historical 

paradigms currently in use and the current state 

of guidelines from the AAP, American Urological 

Association, and the National Institute for Health and 

Clinical Excellence; discuss the strengths and weaknesses 

of specific papers that have sparked how 

to evaluate after a urinary tract infection (UTI); and 

ongoing controversy over the “top down” versus “bottom 

up” approach to UTI evaluation. 

Saul Greenfield, MD, FAAP 

S3115 In Case You Missed It: Interesting 

Articles From AAP Grand Rounds That 

May Change the Way You Practice 

CC 


This session will discuss the clinician’s role as 

interpreter of medical literature through the review 

of recent medical articles that may have significant 

impact on clinical practice. Participants will be challenged 

to come to their own conclusions using the 

skills necessary for basic review of clinical studies. 

Douglas Diekema, MD, MPH, FAAP; James Taylor, 

MD, FAAP 

S3116 Learning Disabilities: Making Sense 

of the Quagmire 

CC 


Agreement on the definition of learning disability (LD) 

exists, but identification of LD varies significantly by 

evaluator, school district, and state. Special education 

law and local practice shape identification and 

service delivery decisions. Participants will learn to 

use a collaborative model when working with schools 

and when advocating for services. 


S3117 Managing Common Behavior 

Problems in Young Children 

➤➤ 


This session will review the developmental considerations 

a pediatrician must think about in the assessment 

of a child with frequent problem behaviors. 

The behavioral assessment will then be described. 

A case-based discussion will be used to teach about 

counseling strategies. 

Barbara Howard, MD, FAAP 

S3118 Problem Child: Is It Because of Not 

Enough Sleep? 

➤➤ 


This session will help the pediatrician understand 

the nature of disturbed sleep, how it is identified, and 

when sleep disturbance should be considered in a 

child with behavior and/or school problems. Specific 

cases will be used to illustrate teaching points. 

Hari Bandla, MD 

S3119 Professional Partnerships With 

Families at All Levels of Pediatric Practice 

and Advocacy 

Central to the practice of family-centered care, at the 

core of the medical home, are highly valued relationships 

between pediatric professionals and children’s 

families. Seminar participants will learn strategies 

for nurturing these partnerships in their own practices, 

hospitals, and communities and at organizational 

levels in ways that lead to improved care. 

Betsy Anderson; Xavier Sevilla, MD, FAAP 

S3120 What Gets Said: Deconstructing 

Media Messages About Pediatric 

Environmental Health Concerns 

The session will present recent media messages 

on common pediatric environmental health topics 

followed by audience critiques. Key principles and 

examples of risk communication will showcase 

more accurate messages. The session will highlight 

evidence-based environmental health information 

that is currently available. 

Maribeth B. Chitkara, MD, FAAP; Maida Galvez, MD, 

MPH, FAAP 

S3121 What Should the Specialist Look for 

in an EHR? 

This session will review certification and meaningful 

use of electronic health records (EHRs), possible 

differences between systems for the generalist 

and specialist, as well as systems for inpatient and 

outpatient specialists. Principles of communication 

between systems will be reviewed. Specific examples 

of systems will be provided and discussed. 

S. Andrew Spooner, MD, MS, FAAP 

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I3123 Financial Incentives for Using 

Your EHR 

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 

2009 has made $19 billion available in financial 

incentives to health care providers who implement 

health information technology and show “meaningful 

use.” This session will show how pediatricians are 

preparing to qualify and use the new technology. 

Kevin Johnson, MD, FAAP 

I3124 Coding…A Day in the Life of a 

Busy Pediatrician 

This information-packed interactive session will focus 

on the challenges of coding for services provided 

in the day of a typical general pediatrician. Learn 

how to code for traditional face-to-face services, as 

well as the increasingly important non–face-to-face 

services so important in providing a complete medical 

home for patients. This interactive session will 

address coding topics such as general evaluation 

and management, time-based, immunization and 

procedure, and special services coding. This session 

is guaranteed to increase the bottom line of your 

practice by capturing all of the services you provide 

with appropriate coding. 

Richard Tuck, MD, FAAP 

I3125 Use of Mental Health Tools in 

Primary Care 

➤➤ 


Presenters will review the mental health tools 

developed for pediatric primary care practice and 

lead participants in applying these tools to casebased 

examples. 

Marian Earls, MD, FAAP; Jane Foy, MD, FAAP 

A3127 Dermatology Look-Alikes 

➤➤ 


This session will present dermatologic diagnoses 

that look alike, such as tinea corporis versus 

granuloma annulare, tinea capitis versus seborrheic 

dermatitis, warts versus epidermal nevus, alopecia 

areata versus trichotillomania, scabies versus atopic 

dermatitis, and psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis. 

Participants will become familiar with the diagnosis 

and management of these conditions. 


A3128 Vaccine Update for the Pediatrician 

➤➤ 


New vaccines are regularly licensed, vaccine recommendations 

constantly change, and misinformation 

about vaccines can be easily found. This session 

will provide an update on vaccine recommendations 

as well as little known facts about vaccines in the 

immunization schedule using a case-based, interactive 

format. 

Carol J. Baker, MD, FAAP; Larry Pickering, MD, FAAP 

A3129 Uses and Abuses of the ECG 

This session will provide examples of normal and 

abnormal electrocardiograms (ECGs). A systematic 

approach to interpretation will be presented, 

and examples of the most common abnormalities 

associated with congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, 

arrhythmia, and substrate for arrhythmia 

(Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, long QT, Brugada 

syndrome, etc) will be provided. 

Mark Alexander, MD 

W3131 Hands on Exam of the Back 

and Hip $$ 

CC 


This session will provide a brief presentation on the 

anatomy and exam of the back and hip. The faculty 

will then demonstrate each component of the exam. 

Participants will practice examining each other’s back 

and hips while the faculty evaluate. Attendees should 

wear loose-fitting clothes for ease of participation. 

Rebecca Carl, MD, FAAP; Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP 

W3132 Office-based Surgical Procedures: 

What Can We Do Safely in the Office 

Setting? $$ 

CC 


This will be a skills–based, hands-on session with 

multiple teaching stations and numerous assistant 

faculty who will be assigned to individual teaching 

at skill stations. Participants will receive extensive 

hands-on experience in basic surgical skills, beginning 

with didactic instructions and followed by the 

opportunity to practice techniques learned. 

Bill Chiu, MD 

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm 

F3135 Asthma Exacerbations From 

Common Cold Viruses: A Deficiency in 

Innate Immunity 

➤➤ 


This session will help the pediatrician recognize and 

better understand the current information regarding 

the role of viral illnesses and deficiencies of the innate 

immune system in the exacerbations of asthma. 

Daniel Jackson, MD 

F3136 Birthmarks: Red, White, Blue, 

and Brown 

CC 


This session will discuss how to identify and manage 

several birthmarks, including red: nevus flammeus, 

capillary malformations (eg, port-wine stains), and 

infantile hemangioma; brown: café-au-lait macules 

and congenital melanocytic nevus; blue: blue nevus 

and mongolian spot; and white: nevus anemicus and 

nevus depigmentosus. 


F3137 Cat Scratch Disease: Cervical 

Adenitis and Other Manifestations 

➤➤ 


This session will review the clinical picture of cat 

scratch disease, focusing particularly on complications 

that can develop from this infection. Diagnosis 

and management of cat scratch disease will also be 

discussed. 

Dwight Powell, MD, FAAP 

F3138 The Intersection of Community 

and Technology: Using Social Media to 

Connect Your Practice to Your Families 

➤➤ 


You might outcompete a la carte services with highquality 

care, but if you can’t make a meaningful connection 

to your patient’s families, your practice will 

suffer. This session will review the data showing the 

change on where pediatric patients receive care and 

how health care providers and practices currently 

connect to patients and families. There will also be 

a review and discussion of the various current and 

predicted types of social media and how they can be 

employed to solidify, grow, and improve your practice. 

Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, IBCLC, FAAP 

F3139 Youth Sports Specialization: The 

Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 

➤➤ 


This interactive session will highlight a case of a 

year-round athlete who suffers from a common 

overuse injury associated with sports participation. 

A review of the current societal pressures to participate 

in sports and a discussion on the grim reality of 

how few athletes ever attain college athletic scholarships 

and/or become professional athletes will be 

presented. The session will include an overview of 

medical/musculoskeletal problems associated with 

youth sports specialization and help teach primary 

care physicians how to recognize those athletes at 

greatest risk. 

Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP 

$$ 


Obesity Track 


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011 


7:00 am – 8:00 am 

X4001 America’s Anti-Vaccine Movement 

CC 


The history of the anti-vaccine movement and its 

impact will be put in the context of the lure of alternative 

medicines and the back-to-nature movements 

dating back hundreds of years. 

Paul Offit, MD, FAAP 

X4002 T Bariatric Surgery: Whose Body 

Is It? 

This session will include a brief overview of the 

medical and surgical treatments currently employed, 

including the outcome data and the potential ethical 

problems and implications of treatment choice. 

Specific discussion of ethical issues in bariatric surgery 

will be open for comment. 

Aviva Katz, MD, FAAP 

X4003 I’ve Been Sued: Now What? 

This session will present the most common reactions 

to being named as a defendant in a medical 

malpractice lawsuit. The legal process will be 

explained from the first request for medical records, 

the complaint, the formation of the defense “team,” 

the discovery process, the trial, and its aftermath. 

Faculty will include proven strategies to avoid malpractice 

claims in the future and to ways to make 

mistakes more defensible. 

Jon Fanaroff, MD, JD, FAAP 

X4004 Sixty-Second SBIRT: Yes You Can! 

This session will begin with a brief presentation 

to review recent research results of adolescent 

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment 

(SBIRT). Faculty will also present a number of case 

vignettes with suggested SBIRT strategies for participant 

discussion. 

Sharon Levy, MD, FAAP 

X4005 Using the Bright Futures Tool and 

Resource Kit 

This session will provide an overview of pediatriciantested 

tools and resources that further enhance 

the health supervision visit. The discussion will also 

include strategies for implementing these tools into 

the busy practice setting using examples from both 

electronic and paper-based systems. 

Joseph Hagan, MD, FAAP 

X4008 Where Is the Line? The Intersection 

of Neglect, Parental Autonomy and 

Preventable “Accidents” 

Deciding when a parent’s actions cross the line and 

should be reported for neglect is sometimes difficult. 

In this session we will explore topics such as 

parents refusing recommended medical care, unsafe 

living environments, and lack of appropriate supervision 

that could potentially endanger a child’s welfare. 

Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP 

X4009 T The WIC Program—Updates 

and Outcomes 

CC 


The session will provide an overview of the Special 

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, 

and Children (WIC), funding sources, breastfeeding 

initiatives, and the current WIC food package benefits. 

There will be ample opportunity for discussion 

and a question and answer session. 

Alice Lenihan, MPH, RD, LDN 

X4010 Health Reform at 18 Months: A 

Wellness Visit on State Implementation of 

the Affordable Care Act 

This session will provide participants with an update 

on the implications of the Affordable Care Act for 

Children and pediatricians, an overview of the time 

line for state level implementation of its provisions, 

provide an update and breaking news on the political 

struggle over health reform implementation, and a 

discussion of the critical role of AAP state chapters 

to the successful implementation of health reform. 

Molly Droge, MD, FAAP 

8:30 am – 9:15 am 

F4011 Cat Scratch Disease: Cervical 

Adenitis and Other Manifestations 

CC 


This session will review the clinical picture of cat 

scratch disease, focusing particularly on complications 

that can develop from this infection. Diagnosis 

and management of cat scratch disease will also be 

discussed. 

Dwight Powell, MD, FAAP 

F4012 T Definition and Management of 

Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes 

➤➤ 


This session will focus on defining the disease and 

discussing a practical approach to management. 

Sonia Caprio 

F4013 Hematologic Problems in the Newborn 

In an increasingly multiethnic society, abnormal 

newborn hemoglobinopathy screens are increasingly 

common. The pediatrician is the recipient of this 

information and must counsel the families about the 

implications of this test result and determine which 

patients need referral to hematology. While hematologic 

disorders are not common in the newborn, 

neonatal anemia, hemolytic disease with hyperbilirubinemia, 

and thrombocytopenia do occur. The management 

of such problems in the newborn depends 

largely on the cause and severity. The speaker will 

address the more frequent causes of these neonatal 

cytopenias, the diagnostic evaluation, clinical management, 

and prediction for future infants. 

Cathy G. Rosenfield, MD 

F4014 The Intersection of Community 

and Technology: Using Social Media to 

Connect Your Practice to Your Families 

CC 


You might outcompete a la carte services with highquality 

care, but if you can’t make a meaningful connection 

to your patient’s families, your practice will 

suffer. This session will review the data showing the 

change on where pediatric patients receive care and 

how health care providers and practices currently 

connect to patients and families. There will also be 

a review and discussion of the various current and 

predicted types of social media and how they can be 

employed to solidify, grow, and improve your practice. 

Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, IBCLC, FAAP 

F4015 Office-based Prevention of Child 

Abuse and Neglect: The Practicing Safety 

Quality Improvement Innovation Network 

(QuIIN) Project 

This session will describe a primary care practicebased 

approach to the prevention of child abuse 

and neglect that focuses on the topics of maternal 

depression screening, coping with crying, toilet 

training, and discipline using the tools and strategies 

developed by the QuIIN Practicing Safety 

Improvement Project. 

Steven Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP 

“ I have been a member and fellow of the AAP for the last 30 years and 

attended several meetings since residency. I really enjoyed the education 

and family activities. I advise every resident to attend the AAP National 

Conference & Exhibition while in residency so that it becomes a life-long 

habit (once you see how good it is)! My two children are now attending. ” 

—Mulukutla Ramakrishna, MD, FAAP, South Padre Island, Pediatric Center, 

Corpus Christi, Texas 

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8:30 am – 10:00 am 

S4017 ADHD: Pearls, Perils, and Pitfalls 

➤➤ 


Following a review of the urrent AAP guidelines for 

the evaluation and management of attention-deficit/ 

hyperactivity disorder, common perils and pitfalls in 

the assessment and management will be reviewed. 

The presentation will include discussion of pitfalls in 

interpreting rating scales in general, how to initiate 

therapy to minimize side effects, and choosing the 

“right” medication. 


S4018 Born Too Soon: Office Management 

of the Late Preterm Infant 

This session will review the potential complications 

of the late preterm infant, the recommendations for 

follow-up care, and the monitoring of the late preterm 

infant for growth failure and significant hyperbilirubinemia. 

Case discussions will be used to highlight key 

points. The session is designed to provide practical 

management information for the general pediatrician. 

Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, FAAP 

S4019 Common Fluid and Electrolyte 

Problems 

CC 


Case vignettes cover the range including dehydration, 

protracted vomiting, or uncontrolled diabetes. There 

will be an example of fluid and electrolyte administration 

for a child without enteral intake (NPO) prior to 

a diagnostic or operative procedure. Examples of 

other selected disorders will be discussed, such as 

hypernatremia, hyponatremia, and severe metabolic 

acidosis. 


S4020 Contraception for Teens: 

What’s New? 

This session will cover the contraceptive methods 

typically recommended for teens, including condoms, 

oral contraceptive pills, patch, and Depo-Provera. In 

addition, the vaginal ring and intrauterine device will 

be discussed as options for some teens. For each 

method, the contraindications, common side effects/ 

problems encountered, and practical advice on prescribing 

and enhancing adherence will be reviewed. 

Ellen Rome, MD, MPH, FAAP 

S4021 How Can Your EHR Data Drive 

Your Practice? 

Now that you can write progress notes using your 

electronic health records (EHRs), take it to the next 

level by making your data work for you. Address challenges 

with mining data to improve your practice. 

Faculty will help design projects using examples 

from a 30-plus site pediatric practice-based research 

network. 

Alexander Fiks, MD, FAAP; Robert Grundmeier, MD, FAAP 

S4022 Guiding You Through the Guidelines: 

What Do the UTI Guidelines Mean? 

CC 


This session will consist of a review of historical 

paradigms currently in use and the current state 

of guidelines from the AAP, American Urological 

Association, and the National Institute for Health and 

Clinical Excellence; discuss the strengths and weaknesses 

of specific papers that have sparked how 

to evaluate after a urinary tract infection (UTI); and 

ongoing controversy over the “top down” versus “bottom 

up” approach to UTI evaluation. 

Saul Greenfield, MD, FAAP 

S4023 Managing Common Behavior 

Problems in Young Children 

CC 


This session will review the developmental considerations 

a pediatrician must think about in the assessment 

of a child with frequent problem behaviors. 

The behavioral assessment will then be described. 

A case-based discussion will be used to teach about 

counseling strategies. 


S4024 Promoting Mental Health: Making 

Well-Child Care Mental Health Care 

This session will focus on mental health screening 

and interventions as an integral part of health 

supervision visits. Strategies will be presented that 

enhance mental health services through using the 

guidelines and enhanced screening techniques. With 

community collaboration, the medical home is an 

ideal setting to promote mental health. 

Jane Foy, MD, FAAP; Joseph Hagan, MD, FAAP 

I4027 Procedural Hypnosis: Using Guided 

Imagery in Acute Care Settings 

Pediatricians are often confronted with upset, frightened, 

or distressed patients who need treatment. 

Therapeutic language and brief hypnotic strategies 

can rapidly improve the situation and help the patient, 

parent, and pediatrician cope with the situation. 

Attendees will learn basic principles and practice simple 

techniques they can put into practice immediately. 

Tamara Vesel, MD 

I4028 T You, Too, Can Be a 

Breastfeeding Guru (Advanced 

Breastfeeding Clinical Skills) 

This interactive, case-based session will focus on 

breastfeeding in special situations, such as, premature 

infants, infants with oral/facial defects, or 

infants with genetic conditions, using actual breastfeeding 

mothers and their babies/children to facilitate 

the discussion. Clinical cases will be discussed 

to illustrate specific points, and mother/baby dyads 

will participate as teaching assistants. Clinicians 

will learn how to function as the team leader in 

coordinating care for the breastfeeding infant with 

special needs. Problem-solving will be accomplished 

by audience participation with faculty facilitation. 

Appropriate use of breastfeeding technology will be 

discussed and demonstrated. 

Michelle Brenner, MD, IBCLC, FAAP; Joan Meek, MD, 

MS, FAAP 

A4031 Common Problems in the 

Newborn Nursery 

The cases presented in this session will include a 

number of common problems seen in the newborn 

nursery, including jaundice, skin lesions, infection 

risks, screening tests, and others. An emphasis 

will be placed on prioritizing problems that require 

immediate additional evaluation as opposed to those 

needing close follow-up. Audience participation will 

be used to engage the audience in open discussion 

of these problems. 

Gilbert I. Martin, MD, FAAP; Warren Rosenfeld, MD, FAAP 

A4032 Dermatology Look-Alikes 

CC 


This session will present dermatologic diagnoses 

that look alike, such as tinea corporis versus 

granuloma annulare, tinea capitis versus seborrheic 

dermatitis, warts versus epidermal nevus, alopecia 

areata versus trichotillomania, scabies versus atopic 

dermatitis, and psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis. 

Participants will become familiar with the diagnosis 

and management of these conditions. 


A4033 Vaccine Update for the Pediatrician 

CC 


New vaccines are regularly licensed, vaccine recommendations 

constantly change, and misinformation 

about vaccines can be easily found. This session 

will provide an update on vaccine recommendations 

as well as little known facts about vaccines in the 

immunization schedule using a case-based, interactive 

format. 

Carol J. Baker, MD, FAAP; Larry Pickering, MD, FAAP 

$$ 


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W4035 Anaphylaxis: Recognition and 

Management $$ 

This workshop will combine a brief didactic lecture 

with a hands-on session to illustrate the proper recognition 

and management of anaphylactic reactions 

that may present to a pediatrician’s office. 

Monica Kleinman, MD, FAAP; Mitchell Lester, MD, 

FAAAAI, FAAP 

W4036 Casting and Splinting Workshop $$ 

➤➤ 


Common fractures and injuries will be presented. 

Specific splints and casts, immobilization devices, 

slings, and braces will be demonstrated by a variety 

of faculty. Hands-on application by each participant, 

with faculty supervision and feedback, of upper 

extremity splints and casts as well as lower extremity 

splints will be covered. Sufficient time for a question 

and answer session will be provided. 


9:30 am – 10:15 am 

F4038 Youth Sports Specialization: 

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 

CC 


This interactive session will highlight a case of a 

year-round athlete who suffers from a common 

overuse injury associated with sports participation. 

A review of the current societal pressures to participate 

in sports and a discussion on the grim reality of 

how few athletes ever attain college athletic scholarships 

and/or become professional athletes will be 

presented. The session will include an overview of 

medical/musculoskeletal problems associated with 

youth sports specialization and help teach primary 

care physicians how to recognize those athletes at 

greatest risk. 

Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP 

F4039 Asthma Exacerbations From 

Common Cold Viruses: A Deficiency in 

Innate Immunity 

CC 


This session will help the pediatrician recognize and 

better understand the current information regarding 

the role of viral illnesses and deficiencies of the innate 

immune system in the exacerbations of asthma. 

Daniel Jackson, MD 

F4040 Diagnosis and Management of ADHD 

in Young Children: What Do We Know? 

CC 


This session will discuss the evidence for the validity 

of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 

diagnosis in preschool-aged children and will review the 

new ADHD guidelines as they pertain to young children 

with ADHD. Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic 

treatment will be discussed using case correlation. 


F4041 Lumps and Bumps in Children 

CC 


This session will discuss examples of cutaneous 

“lumps and bumps” that appear in children along 



F4042 Management of Animal and Human 

Bites in Children 

CC 


Dog and cat bites remain one of the most frequent 

reasons for children to visit an emergency department. 

Many aspects of animal bites will be reviewed, 

including current epidemiology, clinical characteristics 

of different types, microbiology with an emphasis 

on clinical presentation, management of infections 

and infection prevention, and current concepts of 

rabies prophylaxis. 


F4043 Sudden Death in Children: 

Can It Be Prevented? 

➤➤ 


Faculty will describe cases of actual sudden death 

or aborted sudden death with opportunity for discussion 

and questions from participants. 

Victoria Vetter, MD, FAAP 

» TUESDAY PLENARY SESSIONS 

10:30 am – 12:15 pm 

P4051 Christopherson 

Lecture 

Douglas Bettcher, MD 

The Christopherson Lecture 

is given by an internationally 

recognized individual who has 

made significant contributions 

to international child health. 

P4052 Human Trafficking: 

The Fastest-Growing Criminal 

Industry Worldwide 

Reena Isaac, MD, FAAP 

Human trafficking is the fastestgrowing 

criminal industry in the 

world. Unlike sub-Saharan African 

nations, where children may be sold 

by family members out of desperation, 

traffickers in the United States 

target “throwaways.” The purpose of 

this session is to broaden knowledge 

about this topic, enlist advocates to 

help address at-risk children, and to 

help develop partnerships with existing 

community/national/international 

organizations. 

P4053 What Do I Need to 

Know About Children’s 

Mental Health?: 

Competencies for Pediatric 

Primary Care 

Benjamin Siegel, MD, FAAP 

This session will review the mental 

health competencies for pediatric primary 

care, their rationale, and their 

potential use by practicing pediatricians 

and pediatric training programs 

to build knowledge and skills in the 

area of children’s mental health. 

P4054 At What Cost? A 

Primary Care Perspective 

Richard Oken, MD, FAAP 

Vaccines are one of the greatest 

health care advances in pediatrics, 

but this achievement has come at 

great cost—both economic and emotional—to 

the physician. Despite overwhelming 

evidence of the efficacy and 

safety, doctors are refusing to give 

immunizations because they are losing 

money. This primary care linchpin 

is coming undone despite the best 

efforts of the AAP to advocate for 

reasonable payment for both vaccine 

costs and administration services. To 

increase efficiency and to decrease 

errors, the AAP is leading the change 

in innovations, such as bar-coding, 

improved quality measures, and evidence-based 

research. Despite best 

efforts, the vocal opposition has challenged 

the validity and aggravated the 

cost of our efforts. Will they succeed 

in poisoning our progress? 

P4055 Hot Topic 

Plenary session reserved for a latebreaking 

hot topic. 

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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 

V4056 Pediatric Bowl 

What better way to wrap up four days of the AAP 

experience than attending the Pediatric Bowl, 

where one participates in the wit, whimsy, and 

wholesome fun of pediatrics? The audience can 

help as three residency programs in the Boston 

area compete for the honor of receiving the coveted 

AAP Meconium Cup. 

Lewis First, MD, FAAP; William Gerson, MD, FAAP; 

Marshall Land, MD, FAAP 

BOSTON combined residency program 

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 

X4057 Asthma Phenotypes and 

Appropriate Treatments 

This session will describe clinical studies that have 

addressed early asthma presentation, progression 

to persistent and even severe asthma with ongoing 

loss in pulmonary function, and therapeutic interventions. 

Key risk factors for progression of asthma, as 

well as appropriate management principles, will be 

summarized. 

Theresa Guilbert, MD 

X4058 The Economic Basis of Change in 

Health Care: Consumer-Driven Health Care 

This session will review the unraveling of managed 

care, the rise of consumer-driven health care, and 

the implications of consumer-driven care for populations, 

including children. Discussion will also focus 

on health care financial management. 

Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP 

X4059 Long-term Neurodevelopmental 

Outcome of the ELBW Baby 

CC 


This session will provide and in-depth look at the 

spectrum of ND disabilities that may manifest in 

children who were extremely low birth weight (ELBW). 

It will be geared to pediatricians who serve as the 

medical home for these patients and provide ways 

for the pediatrician to partner with families and community 

resources so that the family receives coordinated 

and comprehensive care. An emphasis will be 

placed on the behavioral problems that are often not 

considered in dealing with this group of children. 

Deborah Campbell, MD, FAAP 

X4060 Update on Performance- 

Enhancing Drugs 

This session will review the prevalence and the patterns 

of use of performance-enhancing substances 

in the pediatric population, along with ergogenic aids 

in use by adolescent athletes. Faculty will review how 

to screen for athletes at risk for use of performanceenhancing 

substances during the history and physical 

examination; the reasons behind the lack of 

sensitivity of laboratory tests for detecting use of 

anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing 

substances; and how to counsel patients, and parents, 

against use of ergogenic aids, with an emphasis 

on conveying established means for maximizing 

performance in young athletes. 

Gregory Landry, MD, FAAP 

X4061 When Doctoring Isn’t Enough: 

Using Medical-Legal Partnerships to 

Help Patients Find Legal Remedies to 

Medical Problems 

This presentation will introduce attendees to the 

unique way that pediatricians and attorneys are 

interacting to resolve housing, educational, custody, 

and insurance issues through the national network 

of more than 180 medical-legal partnerships across 

the country. Attendees will learn how to connect their 

patients with needed legal resources and how legal 

solutions can improve patient health, safety, and 

well-being. Pediatricians in areas currently without a 

medical-legal partnership will learn how to get one 

started where families are in need. 

Barry Zuckerman, MD, FAAP 

X4062 When Time-Out Isn’t Working: 

Answering Parents’ Questions 

CC 


The rationale for the use of time-out as a punishment 

strategy will be reviewed. Cases will be used to 

demonstrate some of the problems that can arise in 

using time-out. This will be followed by a discussion 

of strategies a pediatrician could recommend to a 

parent in these situations. 


X4063 What Can I Do With All the 

Depressed or Anxious Teens in My 

Practice? Practical Strategies for the 

Primary Care Pediatrician 

Pediatricians are increasingly in the position to 

diagnose and treat mental health problems in adolescents. 

This session will enable pediatricians to be 

familiar with common mood disorders in teens and 

to develop the skills to evaluate and treat them in 

the primary care setting. 

Jeff Bostic, MD, EdD 

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm 

F4065 Infections and Internationally 

Adopted Children 

➤➤ 


Over the past decade, there have been many changes 

in international adoption. With increased numbers 

of older children and a shift in birth countries from 

primarily Eastern Europe, China, and Guatemala to 

a more diverse range of countries with unique infectious 

diseases issues, faculty will examine current 

recommendations and review new research regarding 

screening, management, and immunization practices 

for internationally adopted children. 

Mary Staat, MD, MPH 

Check out video clips of 2011 

Pediatric Bowl team program intros, 

outtakes, trivia Q&A, and more at 

www.AAPexperieNCE.org/videos 

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F4066 Pediatric Exanthems 

CC 


This session will discuss the following exanthems: 

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, hand-foot-mouth disease, 

varicella, parvovirus exanthems (erythema infectiosum, 

purpuric gloves and socks syndrome), and 

unilateral latero-thoracic exanthem, as well as their 

diagnostic and treatment strategies. 


F4068 Sudden Death in Children: 

Can It Be Prevented? 

CC 


Faculty will describe cases of actual sudden death 

or aborted sudden death with opportunity for discussion 

and questions from participants. 

Victoria Vetter, MD, FAAP 

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 

S4071 ADHD: Pearls, Perils, and Pitfalls 

CC 


Following a review of the current AAP guidelines for 

the evaluation and management of attention-deficit/ 

hyperactivity disorder, common perils and pitfalls in 

the assessment and management will be reviewed. 

The presentation will include discussion of pitfalls in 

interpreting rating scales in general, how to initiate 

therapy to minimize side effects, and choosing the 

“right” medication. 


S4072 Dealing With Common Allergy 

Conundrums in the Pediatrician’s Office 

CC 


Pediatricians frequently encounter infants and children 

with significant histories of adverse and possibly 

allergic reactions to antibiotics, other medications, 

insect stings, and vaccines. These can be difficult 

adverse clinical reactions to resolve. Many times, 

these patients get labeled as “allergic” without a 

sufficient diagnostic workup. While the clinical history 

can be useful, it is not always the determining factor 

in ruling out an allergic reaction. Unfortunately, there 

are limited in vitro testing methods that can be used 

to help in this diagnostic process. A referral to an 

allergy specialist can be of benefit in either confirming 

or ruling out an allergic reaction to a medication, 

insect sting, and/or vaccine. In selected cases, skin 

testing can be undertaken to help identify an allergic 

sensitivity (eg, penicillin, venom, and vaccines). 

John Kelso, MD, FAAP; Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP 

S4073 Dermatologic Potpourri 

CC 


This session will cover a variety of dermatologic conditions, 

including head lice, tinea capitis, diaper dermatitis, 

warts, molluscum, scabies, pityriasis rosea, 

select birthmarks, and other conditions commonly 

seen in the office setting. Diagnostic and treatment 

strategies and when to refer will be reviewed. 


S4074 Evidence-Based Mental Health 

Interventions for the Primary Pediatric 

Health Care Provider 

This session will review the most current evidencebased 

interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharmacologic, 

for addressing children’s mental health 

concerns. Case-based examples will be discussed. 

Rebecca Baum, MD, FAAP 

S4075 New Trends in the Management 

of Acne 

This session will cover the various forms of acne, 

their diagnosis and management, and newer treatment 

options. Indications and side effects of isotretinoin 

will be highlighted. 

Nanette Silverberg, MD 

S4076 Problem Child: Is It Because 

of Not Enough Sleep? 

CC 


This session will help the pediatrician understand 

the nature of disturbed sleep, how it is identified, and 

when sleep disturbance should be considered in a 

child with behavior and/or school problems. Specific 

cases will be used to illustrate teaching points. 

Hari Bandla, MD 

S4077 Tobacco Use: A Pediatric Disease 

This session will begin with a brief overview of the 

rationale behind releasing a new policy statement 

on tobacco. The recommendations to eliminate 

secondhand smoke exposure and tobacco use will 

be listed at both the provider and policy levels. There 

will also be discussion regarding ways to implement 

the recommendations, including a sharing of ideas 

by participants already putting these recommendations 

into practice. By sharing effective strategies, 

participants can take a more active role in ensuring 

this policy statement is implemented. 

Dana Best, MD, MPH, FAAP 

S4078 What? My Baby Can’t Hear? What 

Every Pediatrician Must Know About the 

Care of the Hearing Impaired Child 

This session is a practical primer for those who 

wish to provide a medical home and comprehensive 

care to hearing impaired children. Faculty will 

clarify the diagnosis, discuss obtaining proper 

amplification, and instituting therapy. Hearing aids, 

cochlear implants, who needs which and why, and 

the rationale for rapid intervention will be discussed. 

A panel of parents and their deaf children who are 

using auditory/oral education will participate in the 

presentation. 

Catherine Bartlett, MD, FAAP; Theodore Mason 

I4081 Bereavement Is a Family Affair 

Many pediatricians feel ill prepared to address grief, 

mourning, and bereavement with a family after the 

death of a child. This interactive session, with illustrative 

video clips and discussion, will explore how 

parents and siblings react to a child’s death, as well 

as how to provide anticipatory guidance for families 

experiencing the death of a child. 

Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP; Olle Jane Sahler, MD, FAAP 

A4083 Humanitarian Assistance and 

Disaster Relief: A Pediatrics Potpourri 

of Visual Diagnoses 

This session will begin with a brief description of 

some different humanitarian missions, ranging from 

military to nongovenmental, to private organizations. 

Experts will then present cases from these missions 

and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic process 

in austere environments. 

Dana A V Braner, MD, FAAP 

A4084 PREP LIVE: Infectious Diseases 

Questions from PREP Infectious Diseases online content 

will be presented to participants. Participants 

will answer questions and the faculty will review the 

correct answers as well as commonly chosen incorrect 

answers. Group discussion may ensue and will 

be moderated by the faculty. 

Echezona Ezeanolue, MD, MPH, FAAP; Gordon Schutze, 

MD, FAAP 

A4085 Small Clues to Big Problems: The 

Clinical Significance of Minor Anomalies 

and Unusual Skin Findings 

Pediatricians observe minor anomalies and/or skin 

findings daily. Some of these may be family traits of 

no consequence, while others are clues to an underlying 

genetic condition that may be associated with 

medical and/or developmental problems. This interactive 

session will focus on common minor anomalies 

or skin findings that suggest a particular genetic 

condition that may need further evaluation. 

Mary Dinulos, MD 

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm 

F4086 Common Coagulation Problems for 

the General Pediatrician 

Pediatricians commonly see children with bleeding 

symptoms, such as epistaxis and menorrhagia. 

Some, but not all, require hemostatic testing. This 

session will focus on which patients with bleeding 

symptoms merit testing, what are the best initial and 

follow-up tests to use, how to interpret the results 

of such testing, and how to manage bleeding symptoms 

in children with bleeding disorders. Faculty will 

also address the role of testing asymptomatic children 

and adolescents for congenital hypercoagulability 

in the face of a family history. 

Thomas Abshire, MD 

F4087 T Preschool Obesity Prevention 

and Community Intervention 

CC 


Childhood obesity unfortunately affects 1 in 5 

American preschoolers. With more than 60% of 

these children in some type of out-of-home care/ 

preschool, a recent Associated Press article stating 

“Daycare next frontier in fighting kids’ obesity” is 

accurate. Join us for a review of the health standards 

and strategies that the AAP promotes to reduce and 

prevent obesity for babies and preschoolers. Recent 

work with community partners will be reviewed as 

efficient strategies to improve the lives of your youngest 

patients throughout the day. 

Laura Jana, MD, FAAP 

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F4088 Procedural Sedation for the Office 

Pediatrician 

Occasionally a child comes to the office who requires 

a simple procedure, such as stitches, incision and 

drainage of an abscess, or splinting of an extremity. 

While some children tolerate such procedures well, 

others require procedural sedation. This session 

will review the pharmacologic options for procedural 

sedation/analgesia levels of sedation and equipment 

required, as well as how to assess patient 

risk and discharge criteria. In addition, information, 

learned from the pediatric sedation consortium will 

be reviewed as it applies to office practice. 

Amy Baxter, MD, FAAP 

F4089 Tuberculosis: Screening and 

Management for the General Pediatrician 

This session will present the issues surrounding 

tuberculosis screening and treatment confronting 

general pediatricians. Some of the topics will include 

determining which children are at highest risk for 

tuberculosis, current US immigration policy concerning 

tuberculosis, tuberculin skin test and comparison 

with interferon-gamma release tests, and current 

management of a child with tuberculosis. The audience 

will be encouraged to share their own experiences 

at the end of the session. 


4:00 pm – 4:45 pm 

F4091 T Definition and Management of 

Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes 

CC 


This session will focus on defining the disease and 

discussing a practical approach to management. 

Sonia Caprio 

F4092 Gynecologic Issues in the 

Prepubertal Child 

CC 


Pediatricians are usually the first to see young 

girls with gynecologic complaints. In addition, there 

are few gynecologists with pediatric training and 

expertise. Thus it is important for the primary care 

provider to recognize normal and abnormal gynecologic 

anatomy and develop a practical approach 

to the evaluation and treatment of these common 

complaints. 

Veronica Gomez-Lobo, MD 

F4093 Infections and Internationally 

Adopted Children 

CC 


Over the past decade, there have been many 

changes in international adoption. With increased 

numbers of older children and a shift in birth countries 

from primarily Eastern Europe, China, and 

Guatemala to a more diverse range of countries with 

unique infectious diseases issues, we will examine 

current recommendations and review new research 

regarding screening, management, and immunization 

practices for internationally adopted children. 

Mary Staat, MD, MPH 

F4094 Pediatricians as Emergency 

Department Champions 

The AAP/American College of Emergency Physicians/ 

Emergency Nurses Association joint policy statement 

“Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency 

Department” highlights the role of a physician coordinator 

for pediatric emergency medicine. This role is 

a perfect fit for a local pediatrician willing to become 

a “champion” to assist the emergency department 

(ED) medical director in improving the care of children 

provided in that ED. The statement goes beyond 

needed equipment and supplies to highlight items 

such as quality improvement, patient safety, policies 

and procedures, and serving as a liaison to both 

emergency medical services and a regional pediatric 

referral hospital—all roles perfectly suited for a pediatrician 

in the community. This session will highlight 

tools to assist the pediatricians in serving in this role 

and provide an action template. 

Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP 

F4095 Plasticizers in Consumer Products: 

A Modern Menace? 

This session will present practical information on 

the widespread exposure of children to plasticizers 

in commercial products. Topics include bisphenol 

A (BPA) and phthalates and potential toxic effects. 

Discussion also includes means available to parents 

to identify the content of consumer products as well 

as strategies to reduce exposures. 

Maida Galvez, MD, MPH, FAAP 

F4097 Things That Cause Rings in 

Dermatology 

This session will cover dermatologic disorders that 

appear as “rings,” along with their diagnostic and 

treatment strategies. 

Nanette Silverberg, MD 

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

S4099 Dermatologic Therapeutics 

Participants will become familiar with the dermatologic 

armamentarium, how to select the proper vehicle 

for topical agents, and come to understand how 

to prescribe appropriate atopic skin care regimen. 

James Dinulos, MD, FAAP 

S4100 When Therapy is Not Enough: 

Psychopharmacology of Autism 

Spectrum Disorders 

This session will review behavioral problems associated 

with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 

medications frequently used in the management of 

these difficulties. The current evidence regarding 

use of the medications in this patient population 

will be reviewed. Practical guidelines for medication 

management for ASD in primary care will be 

presented, as well as when to consider referral to a 

subspecialist. 

Roma Vasa, MD 

I4103 Use of Mental Health Tools in 

Primary Care 

CC 


Presenters will review the mental health tools developed 

for pediatric primary care practice and lead 

participants in applying these tools to case-based 

examples. 

Marian Earls, MD, FAAP; Jane Foy, MD, FAAP 

A4105 Infectious Diarrhea: Case-Based 

Approach to Diagnosis, Management, and 

Prevention 

This session will present a case-based approach 

to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious 

diarrhea in children using the new Infectious 

Diseases Society of America guidelines. Also, benefits 

of probiotics and prebiotics from the AAP clinical 

report “Probiotics and Prebiotics in Pediatrics” 

will be reviewed. Little known, important facts about 

these exciting topics will be highlighted. 

Larry Pickering, MD, FAAP; Andrea Shane, MD, MPH, FAAP 

A4106 Parenting Myths That Even 

Pediatricians Believe 

Although it is not surprising that the general public 

subscribes to common parenting misconceptions, 

pediatricians also often subscribe to popular myths 

regarding well-child care, first aid, child development, 

and common illnesses. This session will debunk 

widely held myths and discuss parenting practices 

that are out of date yet still endorsed by some 

pediatricians. 


W4109 Casting and Splinting Workshop 

$$ 

CC 


Common fractures and injuries will be presented. 

Specific splints and casts, immobilization devices, 

slings, and braces will be demonstrated by a variety 

of faculty. Hands-on application by each participant, 

with faculty supervision and feedback, of upper 

extremity splints and casts as well as lower extremity 

splints will be covered. Sufficient time for a question 

and answer session will be provided. 


W4110 When to Use Spirometry in the 

Office and How to Interpret: Making Sense 

of the Data $$ 

CC 


Pediatricians often evaluate patients with respiratory 

problems. Determining if there are obstructive or 

restrictive airway defects is critical to the overall diagnosis 

and management of these patients. In addition, 

proper follow-up of patients with chronic airway 

diseases, such as asthma, include the performance 

and interpretation of spirometry values. These are 

critical skills all pediatricians should be familiar with 

and this workshop will address these skills. 

John Kelso, MD, FAAP; Gerald Teague, MD 

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conference information 

BOSTON TOURISM 

Boston is more vibrant than ever! Boston’s Waterfront has become 

an idyllic setting for watching sailboats and ferries glide in and out 

of the harbor and an excellent destination for classic New England 

seafood restaurants. The Rose Kennedy Greenway also connects 

to the 44-mile HarborWalk, which leads to a clean and restored 

Boston Harbor. Adjacent to the Greenway are three waterfront 

landmarks: The Institute of Contemporary Art, the Boston 

Children’s Museum, and the state-of-the-art Boston Convention 

and Exhibition Center. The HarborWalk also connects to new and 

existing trails: The Freedom Trail, the new Walk To The Sea, the 

Emerald Necklace, the Charles River Esplanade, and the Rose 

Kennedy Greenway. 

Boston is “America’s Walking City.” Even though it’s one of the 

largest cities in the country, its accessibility is unparalleled. Boston 

has an excellent public transportation system and is the “Hub of 

New England.” Major highways link Boston to points throughout 

the Northeast, and Logan International Airport handles more than 

1,200 flights daily, with 56 carriers serving the airport, including 16 

international airlines. 

In Boston, visitors are never at a loss for things to do. There’s 

the internationally acclaimed Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum 

of Science, New England Aquarium, and the John F. Kennedy 

Presidential Library & Museum, the world-famous Boston 

Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, local and pre-Broadway 

theater, distinctive dining, endless opportunities for shopping 

and sightseeing and a year-round calendar of special events and 

celebrations. Boston is also home to a grand tradition of sporting 

excellence where storied franchises such as the Red Sox, the Celtics, 

the Bruins, and the New England Patriots all play their games. Visiting 

sports fans can’t help getting caught up in the enthusiasm. 

In addition to everything within the city limits, some of 

Massachusetts’ most scenic and historic towns are just a short 

distance from the city center. There are sights to see at every turn. 

Tour SCHEDULE 

View comprehensive tour descriptions at 

www.AAPexperieNCE.org/tours. $$ 

Many tours sell out in advance, so register early! Tickets are 

available for purchase by conference registrants and registered 

family. The AAP may cancel any tour that does not meet minimum 

attendance requirements (with a full refund provided). All tours 

depart from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Consult 

the registration form for ticket prices and recommended ages. 

Saturday, October 15 

Walking Tour: Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to Copp’s Hill 

America’s History Lesson: Boston Revealed 

Colonial Literary Legends and Revolutionary Battlegrounds 

(Lunch included) 

Welcome to Beantown Presentation 

Boston Brewery & Historic Pub Tour (Adults Only) 

On The Trail Through Cambridge 

Sunday, October 16 

Walking Tour: Victorian Back Bay 

Boston DUCK and Fenway (Pending Red Sox playoff schedule) 

Bewitching Seaports: Salem and Marblehead (Lunch Included) 

From Ming to Monet: Museum Hopping and Shopping* 

Footsteps of John F. Kennedy 

Monday, October 17 

Oh, The Elegance and Charm of Newport (Lunch included) 

America’s History Lesson: Boston Revealed 

Beacon Hill Homes and Walking Tour* 

The Adventures of Pilgrims; Journey to the New World 

(Lunch included) 

“La Dolce Vita” North End Market Tour* 

On The Trail Through Cambridge 

Salem and Haunted Happenings 

Tuesday, October 18 

Walking Tour: Harbor Walk & Rose Kennedy Greenway 

Boston DUCK and Fenway (Pending Red Sox playoff schedule) 

Boston By Design* 

Chinatown Market Tour* 

*Recommended for adults and children ages 12 years and older 

7:00am–8:30am 

8:30am–12:00pm 

9:00am–4:00pm 

10:00am–11:00am 

1:00pm–6:00pm 

1:15pm–5:30pm 

7:00am–8:30am 

9:00am–12:30pm 

9:00am–5:00pm 

9:30am–1:30pm 

1:00pm–6:00pm 

8:00am–5:00pm 

8:30am–12:00pm 

9:00am–12:30pm 

9:00am–4:00pm 

1:00pm–4:30pm 

1:15pm–5:30pm 

5:00pm–10:00pm 

7:00am–8:30am 

9:00am–12:30pm 

9:00am–1:00pm 

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Registration & Travel 

Conference registration opens June 1, 2011. Advance registration submitted online is preferred; 

however, you may also register using the tear-out form located on pages 46–49 

or download the registration form online and submit it by fax or by mail no later than 

September 2, 2011. On-site registration at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 

begins Friday, October 14 through Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. 

Individuals who reside in the United States or Canada and who register by September 2, 

2011, will receive their confirmation letter, badge, and tickets by mail. Advance registration 

and tote-bag pick-up will be available at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

Get unlimited access to special events, 

CME sessions, and exhibits when you 

choose full conference pricing! 

Education Sessions 

There is no advance selection for specific education 

sessions (excluding courses and workshops, 

for which an additional fee is required). Every 

attendee has the same opportunity to attend sessions 

on a first-come, first-served basis. Once that 

session reaches capacity, attendees may choose 

another session during the time frame. 

One-Day Registration Fee 

The one-day registration fee entitles you to attend 

that day’s activities only. A separate registration 

fee will be charged for courses and workshops. 

Full Conference Pricing 

Early Bird 

June 1 – Sept. 2 

Onsite 

Sept. 3 – Oct. 18 

One-day 

Pricing 

Early Bird 

or Onsite 

June 1 – Oct. 18 

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AAP Fellows and Member Physicians $520 $670 $375 

Emeritus and Retired Fellows $420 $420 $375 

Non-Members 

Non-Member Physicians $710 $860 $425 

Residents 

Resident Members and Post Residency 

Training Members 

$285 $285 $180 

Non-Member Residents and Fellows 

in Training 

$385 $385 $215 

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Nurses and Allied Health Professionals 

Nurse $310 $410 $225 

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No CME credit or access to sessions for the following registrant categories 

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(includes exhibit hall access only) 

$50 $50 $50 

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Conference registrants receive complimentary entrance to the pre-conference course, Pediatrics for the 21 st 

Century, Friday, October 14. Consult the registration form for details about additional ticket availability for 

special banquet luncheons, receptions, workshops, and courses. 

Attendance to any session requires a minimum one-day registration. 

Family Registration 

The family registration fee is $10 per person and 

allows admission into the Plenary Sessions, Exhibits, 

and our special evening events (Welcome Reception, 

Kids’ Camp, Boston Experience! at the Museum of 

Science, and President’s Reception). Continuing 

medical education credits, entrance to scientific 

sessions, and tickets to other education sessions are 

not available to persons registered in this category. 

Convention Center 

The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 

is located at 415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210. 

Located in South Boston, the center is minutes 

from Logan International Airport and is easily 

accessible by transit. 

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Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to 

Mail: AAP Registration 

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Cancellation requests must be received by 

September 2, 2011, to receive a refund less a 

$50 administrative fee. Refunds will be processed 

one month following the close of the conference. 

Following September 2, all fees paid to AAP for 

conference registration, ticketed catered events, 

special events, courses or workshops, and tours 

are nonrefundable. 

International Visitors 

If you must apply for a temporary nonimmigrant 

visa to attend a live CME event, you are advised 

to apply as soon as travel to the United States 

is contemplated and not later than three to four 

months in advance. APPLY EARLY! The AAP offers 

an official letter of invitation for attendees. 

To receive a personalized invitation letter and 

for more helpful links about the Visa Waiver 

Program, Travel Approval Required for Visa 

Waiver Countries, and Tips for Successful Visa 

Applications, visit www.AAPexperieNCE.org/ 

international. 

Travel 

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is 

pleased to announce United Airlines as the 

official carrier for the 2011 conference in Boston, 

MA. United Airlines offers the AAP a special 

discount off applicable excursion fares. 

The AAP Travel Office also offers additional 

discounts with other carriers that would be 

applicable for travel to the conference. 

For complete details, please call the AAP 

Travel Office at 888/227-1772, Monday–Friday, 

8:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Central time), to make your 

travel arrangements. 

Travel arrangements may also be made online 

by using RESX (the official Internet booking 

engine for the AAP Travel Office). RESX can be 

accessed through the Member Center of the 

AAP Web site or by visiting www.resx.com. All 

applicable airline discounts will be taken at the 

time of ticketing by the AAP travel agency. 

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More information about airport shuttles, car 

rentals, public transportation, driving directions, 

and area maps may be found on the conference 

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Individuals who live in the United 

States or Canada and who register 

by September 2 will receive their 

confirmation, conference badge, 

and tickets by mail. 

Register Online (preferred) at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/register 

Advance registration forms must be received by September 2. Any registration forms received after 

September 2 will be charged the regular registration rate. Attendees who receive their badge by mail 

may pick up their program book and tote bag at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

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Fax: 847/228-5059 (credit card payment is required) 

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States or Canada approximately two weeks prior to the conference. Your badge will be mailed to the 

primary membership address you have on file with the AAP or the address below if you are a nonmember. 

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(Please note this information will only be used in the event of an emergency 

on-site) 

The AAP will send you important text message 

alerts and reminders during the conference 

(limit of 5 text messages per day beginning Friday, Oct 1 – Tuesday, Oct 5) 

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Text messages will be sent from Academy staff and your mobile phone 

number will not be shared with exhibitors or used for sales purposes. 

Standard data and text messaging fees apply. 

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There is no advance selection for specific educational sessions (excluding courses and workshops for which an additional fee 

is required.) Every professional attendee has the same opportunity to attend sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Once 

the session has reached capacity, attendees will have to choose another session during that time frame. We are offering several 

repeated sessions, which will be posted near the meeting rooms. We are also offering every session handout on disk, complimentary 

with meeting registration. Please refer to the Preliminary Program or the conference Web site at www.AAPexperieNCE.org. 

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check if you are interested in receiving email 

alerts about the following 

☐ eNews from the AAP National Conference 

& Exhibition 

☐ Live AAP CME Activities Notification 

☐ Pediatrics Digest E-Alert 

☐ AAP Education Newsletter 

☐ AAP Journals & PREP Newsletter (user tips, etc) 

☐ PedJobs Career Quarterly e-Newsletter 

☐ PediaLink e-Newsletter 

☐ Life Support Programs 

Boston, MA Oct 15–18, 2011 

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 


B Attendee Registration Fees 

Last name __________________________________ 

Check your appropriate registration fee 

AAP Members 

Full Conference Pricing 

Early Bird 

June 1 – Sept. 2 

Onsite 

Sept. 3 – Oct. 18 

One-day Pricing 

Early Bird or Onsite 

June 1 – Oct. 18 

AAP Fellows and Member Physicians ☐ $520 ☐ $670 ☐ $375 

Emeritus and Retired Fellows ☐ $420 ☐ $420 ☐ $375 

Non-Members Non-Member Physicians ☐ $710 ☐ $860 ☐ $425 

Residents 

Nurses and Allied Health 

Professionals 

Resident Members and Post Residency Training Members ☐ $285 ☐ $285 ☐ $180 

Non-Member Residents and Fellows in Training ☐ $385 ☐ $385 ☐ $215 

Medical Students (with proof of enrollment) ☐ No Fee ☐ No Fee ☐ No Fee 

Nurse ☐ $310 ☐ $410 ☐ $225 

Allied Health Professional/Practice Manager ☐ $310 ☐ $410 ☐ $225 

Exhibits-Only Exhibits-Only Registration (includes exhibit hall access only) ☐ $50 ☐ $50 ☐ $50 

C Family Registration FEE 

The family registration is intended for the professional attendee’s family members. The family 

registration fee is $10 per person and grants admission into the following programs. Registered 

family members do not have access to any educational sessions except for Plenary Sessions. 

▪▪Welcome Reception and Kids’ Camp 

▪▪President’s Reception 

▪▪Plenary Sessions 

Please fill in the information for each family member below. 

▪▪AAP Community Cares Program 

▪▪Exhibit Hall 

▪▪Boston Experience! at the Museum of Science 

CHILD CARE 

On-site child care is available at the conference and will be 

located at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel. Registration is 

handled directly by Kiddie Corp. Sign up early as space is 

limited! Please visit www.kiddiecorp.com/aapkids.htm or 

call 800/942-9947 to register. 

Last Name First Name Relationship Adult 

Child 

(ages 17 & under) PRICE 

1. ☐ ☐ ☐ $10 

2. ☐ ☐ ☐ $10 

3. ☐ ☐ ☐ $10 

4. ☐ ☐ ☐ $10 

5. ☐ ☐ ☐ $10 

SUBTOTAL 

You must be registered for the NCE to attend any special events, courses, 

workshops, or catered events! 

B + C Total Registration Fees: $ 

D Special Events and Family Program 

Please fill in the number of adult and child tickets 

requested for each event. 

Friday, 

OctOBER 14 

Saturday, 

OctOBER 15 

Sunday, 

OctOBER 16 

Monday, 

OctOBER 17 

V0019 adult 

V0019C child AAP Community Cares Program 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm ______ 

Number of tickets 

ADULT(S) CHILD(REN) price 

(17 & younger) (Children must 

be at least 5 years old) _____ 

V0025 adult 

V0026 child AAP Kids’ Camp 5:30pm–8:30pm ______ (17 & younger) ______ 

V0027 adult 

V0027C child Welcome Reception 7:30pm–9:30pm ______ (17 & younger) ______ 

V1160 adult 

V1161 child 

Boston Experience! at the Museum 

of Science 

7:00pm–10:00pm 

______ 

(17 & younger) ______ 

V2128 adult 

V2128C child CPR Anytime! In English 4:00pm–5:30pm ______ (17 & younger) ______ 

V2129 adult 

V2129C child CPR Anytime! In Spanish 4:00pm–5:30pm ______ (17 & younger) ______ 

V2160 adult 

V2161 child President’s Reception in the Exhibit Hall 5:30pm–7:00pm ______ (17 & younger) ______ 

V3001 adult 

V3001C child 

Friends of 

Children Fund 5K 

Fun Run & Walk 

7:30am–8:30am ______ (14 & younger) ______ 

Complimentary $0 




$25 total per family ☐ $25 

$25 total per family ☐ $25 


We recommend a minimum 

donation of $25 to the AAP 

Friends of Children Fund. 

Every participant will receive 

a Fun Run t-shirt. 

D Total Special Event and Family Program Fees: $ 

☐ $25 ☐ $75 

☐ $50 ☐ $100

E Courses and Workshops 

Last name __________________________________ 

Courses FEE Total 

Friday, 

OctOBER 14 

Monday, 

OctOBER 17 

Saturday, 

OctOBER 15 

Sunday, 

OctOBER 16 

Monday, 

OctOBER 17 

Tuesday, 

OctOBER 18 

F TOURS 

SATURDAY, 

OCTOBER 15 

SUNDAY, 

OCTOBER 16 

MONDAY, 

OCTOBER 17 

TUESDAY, 

OCTOBER 18 

8:00am–11:30am ☐ C0005 Pediatric Practice Manager Program: Enhancing Your Practice Complimentary Complimentary $0 

8:30am–5:00pm ☐ C0009 NRP Current Issues Seminar $75 $ ______ 

NRP Concurrent Sessions (Select one breakout for each time slot) 1:00pm–2:30pm 2:45pm–4:15pm 

Breakout 1 NRP Classes 2011 and Beyond – What do I Need to Know as an Instructor? ☐ ☐ 

Breakout 2A Hands on Demonstration of Recommended Practice Changes ☐ ☐ 

Breakout 2B Hands on Demonstration of Recommended Practice Changes ☐ ☐ 

Breakout 3 Case Based Discussions ☐ ☐ 

8:30am–11:45am ☐ C0012 Academic Skills Everyone Can Use Complimentary $0 

8:30am–11:30am ☐ C0013 AAP Joint Program With the European Academy of Pediatrics Complimentary $0 

11:30am–5:30pm ☐ C0018 Peds 21: Ending Childhood Obesity Within a Generation—Innovations in Practice Complimentary $0 

7:30am–5:00pm ☐ C3002 APLS: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Course $250 $ ______ 

Workshops 

Workshops sell out quickly. Please indicate your first and second choice if there is more than one workshop offered in the 

same time period by placing a number 1 or 2 in the box before the workshop code. Each workshop has a $60 material fee. 

8:30am–10:00am 

☐ W1050 Eye Examination Skills Using the Ophthalmoscope 

☐ W1051 Otoscopy Workshop: Important Observations and Diagnosis Using the Otoscope 

$60 $ ______ 

2:00pm–3:30pm ☐ W1119 Otoscopy Workshop: Important Observations and Diagnosis Using the Otoscope $60 $ ______ 

4:00pm–5:30pm 

☐ W1149 Eye Examination Skills Using the Ophthalmoscope 

☐ W1150 Debriefing the Newborn Resuscitation 

$60 $ ______ 

8:30am–10:00am 

☐ W2057 Debriefing the Newborn Resuscitation 

☐ W2058 Hands-on Exam of the Back and Hip 

$60 $ ______ 

2:00pm–3:30pm 

☐ W2113 Emergency Procedures in the Office Setting 

☐ W2114 Rheumatology Workshop for the Pediatrician 

$60 $ ______ 

4:00pm–5:30pm 

☐ W2151 Emergency Procedures in the Office Setting 

☐ W2152 Rheumatology Workshop for the Pediatrician 

$60 $ ______ 

8:30am–10:00am ☐ W3049 When to Use Spirometry in the Office and How to Interpret: Making Sense of the Data $60 $ ______ 

2:00pm–3:30pm 

☐ W3097 Office-based Surgical Procedures: What Can We Do Safely in the Office Setting? 

☐ W3098 Wheelchairs, Walkers, and Whatever—Positioning Is Important for Children With Physical Disabilities 

$60 $ ______ 

4:00pm–5:30pm 

☐ W3131 Hands on Exam of the Back and Hip 

☐ W3132 Office-based Surgical Procedures: What Can We Do Safely in the Office Setting? 

$60 $ ______ 

8:30am–10:00am 

☐ W4035 Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management 

☐ W4036 Casting and Splinting Workshop 

$60 $ ______ 

4:00pm–5:30pm 

☐ W4109 Casting and Splinting Workshop 

☐ W4110 When to Use Spirometry in the Office and How to Interpret: Making Sense of the Data 

$60 $ ______ 

E Total Courses + Workshops Fees: $ 

ADULT(S) CHILD(REN) TOTAL 

Walking Tour: Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to Copp’s Hill 7:00am–8:30am __ T01 × $0 = __ __ T01C × $0 =__ Complimentary 

Welcome to Beantown Presentation 10:00am–11:00am __ T02 × $0 = __ __ T02C × $0 =__ Complimentary 

America’s History Lesson: Boston Revealed 8:30am–12:00pm __ T03 × $32 = __ __ T03C × $28 =__ $ ______ 

Boston Brewery & Historic Pub Tour (Adults Only) 1:00pm–6:00pm __ T04 × $73 = N/A $ ______ 

On The Trail Through Cambridge 1:15pm–5:30pm __ T05 × $52 = __ __ T05C × $45 =__ $ ______ 

Colonial Literary Legends and Revolutionary Battlegrounds (Lunch included) 9:00am–4:00pm __ T06 × $111 =__ __ T06C × $99 =__ $ ______ 

Walking Tour: Victorian Back Bay 7:00am–8:30am __ T07 × $0 =__ __ T07C × $0 =__ Complimentary 

From Ming to Monet: Museum Hopping and Shopping* 9:30am–1:30pm __ T08 × $89 =__ N/A $ ______ 

Boston DUCK and Fenway (Pending Red Sox playoff schedule) 9:00am–12:30pm __ T09 × $85 =__ __ T09C × $78 =__ $ ______ 

Footsteps of John F. Kennedy 1:00pm–6:00pm __ T10 × $49 =__ __ T10C × $49 =__ $ ______ 

Bewitching Seaports: Salem and Marblehead (Lunch Included) 9:00am–5:00pm __ T11 × $114 =__ __ T11C × $104 =__ $ ______ 

America’s History Lesson: Boston Revealed 8:30am–12:00pm __ T12 × $32 =__ __ T12C × $28 =__ $ ______ 

Beacon Hill Homes and Walking Tour* 9:00am–12:30pm __ T13 × $88 =__ N/A $ ______ 

“La Dolce Vita” North End Market Tour* 1:00pm–4:30pm __ T14 × $84 =__ N/A $ ______ 

On The Trail Through Cambridge 1:15pm–5:30pm __ T15 × $52 =__ __ T15C × $45 =__ $ ______ 

Oh, The Elegance and Charm of Newport (Lunch included) 8:00am–5:00pm __ T16 × $119 =__ __ T16C × $99 =__ $ ______ 

The Adventures of Pilgrims; Journey to the New World (Lunch included) 9:00am–4:00pm __ T17 × $99 =__ __ T17C × $89 =__ $ ______ 

Salem and Haunted Happenings 5:00pm–10:00pm __ T18 × $36 =__ __ T18C × $30 =__ $ ______ 

Walking Tour: Harbor Walk & Rose Kennedy Greenway 7:00am–8:30am __ T19 × $0 =__ __ T19C × $0 =__ Complimentary 

Boston By Design* 9:00am–1:00pm __ T20 × $63 =__ N/A $ ______ 

Boston DUCK and Fenway (Pending Red Sox playoff schedule) 9:00am–12:30pm __ T21 × $85 =__ __ T21C × $78 =__ $ ______ 

Chinatown Market Tour* 1:00pm–4:00pm __ T22 × $114 =__ N/A 

F Total TOUR Fees: $ 

*Recommended for adults and children ages 12 years and older

G Catered Events 

Friday, OctOBER 14 

12:00pm-1:30pm ☐ M01 Section on Urology Pediatric 

Urology Nurse Specialists Lunch 

(For PUNS attendees ONLY) 

Saturday, OctOBER 15 

12:00pm–1:00pm ☐ M02 Section on Administration and 

Practice Management Charles “Buzzy” 

Vanchiere Award Luncheon 

1:00pm-2:30pm 

☐ 

M03 Section on Surgery Lunch and 

Poster Session 

G Total Catered Events Fees: $ 

FEE 

Comp. $0 

Total 

$30 $____ 

$30 $____ 

5:00pm ☐ M04 Surgical Reception Comp. $0 

7:00pm-11:00pm ☐ M05 Section on Cardiology & ______ × $80 = 

Cardiac Surgery Banquet # tickets 

$____ 

Sunday, OctOBER 16 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M06 District I Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M07 District II Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M08 District III Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M09 District IV Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M10 District V Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M11 District VI Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M12 District VII Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M13 District VIII Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M14 District IX Breakfast Comp. $0 

7:00am-8:15am ☐ M15 District X Breakfast Comp. $0 

11:30am-1:30pm ☐ M16 Section on Surgery Luncheon 

and Clinical Problem Solving Session 

$30 $____ 

12:00pm-1:00pm ☐ M17 Section on Pediatric Dentistry 

and Oral Health Luncheon and Award 

Presentation (For Section on Pediatric 

Comp. $0 

Dentistry and Oral Health members ONLY) 

12:00pm-1:30pm ☐ M18 Section on Developmental 

and Behavioral Business and 

$40 $____ 

Networking Lunch 

12:00pm-2:00pm ☐ M19 Community Pediatrics Awards 

Luncheon (For Council on Community Comp. $0 

Pediatric members ONLY) 

12:30pm-1:30pm ☐ M20 Section on Adolescent Health 

Educational Program Lunch 

$40 $____ 

Monday, OctOBER 17 

7:00am-8:00am ☐ M21 Pediatric Mentoring and 

Leadership Forum 

$10 $____ 

11:45am-1:15pm ☐ M22 Section on Breastfeeding Lunch Comp. $0 

12:00pm-1:00pm ☐ M23 Section on Adoption and Foster 

Care Lunch (For Section on Adoption and Comp. $0 

Foster Care members ONLY) 

12:30pm-1:30pm ☐ M24 Annual Business Luncheon 

(AAP Members) (limit 1 ticket) 

Comp. $0 

12:30pm-1:30pm ☐ M25 Annual Business 

Luncheon (Non-members 

and Guests) 

______ × $60 = 

# tickets 

$____ 

TOTAL FEES 

B+C Total Registration Fees: $_______ 

D Total Special Event and Family Program Fees: $_______ 

E Total Courses AND Workshops Fees: 

$_______ 

F TOTAL TOUR FEES: 

$_______ 

G TOTAL Catered Event FEES: 

$_______ 

H 

I 

METHOD OF PAYMENT 

Check enclosed payable to the American Academy of Pediatrics (US Only) 

VISA MasterCard Discover American Express 

Card Number 

Name as it appears on card (please print) 

Signature 

CONFERENCE T-SHIRT 

_____ _____ _____ _____ 

S(S1) M(S2) L(S3) XL(S4) 

We’ll Plant a Tree to Offset Your 

Carbon Footprint (TR1) 

Last name __________________________________ 

Qty ____ x $12 = $_______ 

Qty ____ x $10 = 

TOTAL PAYMENT $ 

Please register online at www.AAPexperieNCE.org/register or 

mail or fax this form and payment to 

American Academy of Pediatrics/Registration 

2862 Eagleway, Chicago, IL 60678-1028 

Fax: 847/228-5059 (credit card payment is required) 

Advance Registration Deadline: September 2, 2011 

Cancellation Deadline for Registration: September 2, 2011 

Note: If the total payment is incorrect, the necessary adjustments will be 

made and your credit card will be charged accordingly. 

/ 

Exp. Date (MM/YY) 

Any special disability requirements for you or your family please describe: 

$_______ 

Advance registration will not be made without payment. Registration confirmations will be sent 

by e-mail or standard mail. 

Photos or videos of conference attendees become property of the AAP and may appear in AAP 

conference publications. To protect the privacy of minors, full-face views are never used; only 

side/back views of children unless parent permission is granted. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

Cancellation requests must be 

sent in writing by September 2 to 

AAP Registration 

141 Northwest Point Blvd 

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 

Fax: 847/228-5059 

Email: registration@aap.org 

Cancellation requests received by September 2 will 

receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. 

Refunds will be processed one month following the 

close of the NCE. After September 2, a-ll fees paid 

to the AAP for NCE registration, catered events, 

special events, courses, workshops, and tours are 

nonrefundable. 





HoTEL Information 

*You may reserve your hotel room beginning June 1, 2011 

For current rates, visit AAPexperieNCE.org/housing 

The AAP has negotiated special reduced rates with the hotels 

listed below. Choose to stay within the AAP Housing Block and 

receive a Doctor’s Bag on your hotel door containing the daily 

conference newspaper, AAP ConvergeNCE, along with exclusive 

giveaways and event invitations. 

To make a hotel reservation, contact the AAP official housing 

company, Convention Management Resources, by visiting our 

Web site at AAPexperieNCE.org, e-mailing AAPHousing@cmrus.com, 

or calling 800/468-6322 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) 

or 415/979-2290 (international) Monday through Friday, 

9:00 am – 9:00 pm, Eastern time. 

Complimentary Shuttle Service will be available between all non-walking hotels within the AAP hotel block 

and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

Meeting Hotels......................................Distance to BCEC 

1 Westin Boston Waterfront (no shuttle).................... attached 

2 Renaissance Boston Waterfront (no shuttle)...........4 blocks 

3 Seaport Hotel (no shuttle)..........................................2 blocks 

Additional Hotels 

4 Best Western Boston...................................................... 3 miles 

5 Boston Marriott Copley Place....................................2.3 miles 

6 Boston Omni Parker House........................................1.3 miles 

7 Boston Park Plaza..........................................................1.4 miles 

8 Colonnade Hotel...........................................................2.3 miles 

9 Courtyard by Marriott Boston Tremont....................1.6 miles 

10 Courtyard by Marriott -Boston.................................... 1.7 miles 

11 Doubletree Bayside........................................................ 3 miles 

12 Doubletree Downtown.................................................1.4 miles 

13 Hampton Inn & Suites..................................................... 3 miles 

14 Hilton Financial...............................................................1.2 miles 

15 Holiday Inn Express....................................................... 1.7 miles 

16 Hyatt Regency Boston................................................... 1.1 miles 

17 InterContinental.............................................................0.8 miles 

18 Langham Hotel...............................................................1.4 miles 

19 Sheraton Boston...........................................................2.5 miles 

20 Westin Copley................................................................2.5 miles 

*Call 800/468-6322, visit www.AAPexperieNCE.org/housing, or 

e-mail AAPHousing@cmrus.com to book your room today! 

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2011 AAP NATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM 

Stay in the Official AAP Hotel Block to receive daily 

Doctor’s Bags on your hotel door containing conference 

highlights, samples & products, and special invitations! 

Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 16, 2011 

Hotel Cancellation Deadline: September 23, 2011 

DO NOT SEND THIS FORM WITH 

YOUR REGISTRATION MATERIALS. 

Hotel registration must be submitted 

separately by one of the following options: 

Online: www.AAPexperieNCE.org/housing 

Mail to: AAP Housing 

33 New Montgomery, Suite 1100 

San Francisco, CA 94105 

Fax to: 415/293-4398 (credit card payments only) 

Call: 800/468-6322 (toll-free US & Canada) or 

415/979-2290 (International) 

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am-9:00 pm Eastern time. 

E-mail: AAPHousing@cmrus.com 

CONFIRMATION SHOULD BE SENT TO: (Please Print Clearly) 

Last Name First Name MI 

Company Name 

Address City State/Province Country ZIP 

Telephone Fax E-mail 

LIST HOTEL PREFERENCE (SEE OFFICIAL AAP HOTELS AND AREA MAP ON PAGE 30 OR AT www.AAPexperieNCE.org/housing.) 

Hotel requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best chance of 

receiving one of your first 4 hotel choices. 

1 _______________________________________________________________ 2 _______________________________________________________________ 

3 _______________________________________________________________ 4 _______________________________________________________________ 

If your preferred hotels are not available, please indicate whether rate or location is most important. Rate Location 

ROOM OCCUPANTS: (If different from above) 

Last Name 

First Name 

Share With (list all occupants if applicable) 

ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, & ROOM/BED TYPE: 

Arrival Day Date Departure Day Date 

Bed Type: Single (1bed/1 person) Double (1 bed/2 people) Double/Double (2 beds/2 people) Triple (3 people) 

Quad (4 people) 

Suite (If checked, an AAP housing consultant will contact you) 

Bed type and other preferences will be on a request basis only. Smoking is banned in all hotel rooms in Boston. Information is forwarded to the hotel for its consideration. 

Special Needs (specify):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

GUARANTEE AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION (No reservation will be processed without a guarantee or deposit.) 

All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card or a deposit check in the amount of $300 per guest room, or $500 per suite. If your reservation is not 

cancelled on or prior to September 23, 2011, your credit card may be charged in the amount of one night’s room and tax or your check deposit will be forfeited. 

Enclosed is my check (US funds) payable to Convention Management Resources. Check deposits must be received by September 23, 2011. Check #________ 

VISA MasterCard American Express Bank wire transfers: An AAP housing representative will contact you with account and routing information. 

Credit Card Number:_______________________________________________________________ 

Exp. Date (MM/YY):____________________________________ 

Name on Card (please print): ______________________________________________ Signature of Cardholder:____________________________________________ 

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: For any changes or cancellation of your reservation, please call AAP housing at the number above. 

CANCELLATION: Cancellations received on or prior to September 23, 2011 will receive a full refund. If your reservation is cancelled after September 23, 2011, your credit card will be charged 

in the amount of one night’s room and tax or your deposit check will be forfeited. Additionally, if you fail to arrive on your confirmed arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled for all nights. 




commercIal support 

The American Academy of Pediatrics would like to THANK the following 

SUPPORTERS that committed to educational programs and activities at 

the AAP 2011 National Conference & Exhibition* 

AAP Chapter Reception 

Medical Student, Resident, & Fellowship Trainee 

Reception & Poster Display 

Section on Hospital Medicine Abstract 

Research Award 

Section on Perinatal Pediatrics 

Thomas E. Cone, Jr., MD Lectureship 

Virginia Apgar Lecture & Reception 


Internet Café 


Abstract Travel Grants 

Neonatal Education Award 

Neonatal Landmark Award 

Young Investigator Award 

Section on Senior Members 

Child Advocacy Award 

Section on Osteopathic Pediatricians 

Luncheon 

Pediatrics for the 21st Century 

Community Pediatrics 

Networking and Poster Display 


The Helen and Will Webster 

Foundation 

Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery 

Cardiology Research Fellowship Award 

Section on Allergy & Immunology 

Jerome Glaser Award 

Section on Allergy & Immunology 

Fellows in Training Travel Grants 

Conference Lanyards 

Pfizer Consumer 

Healthcare 

CPR Anytime Programs 

Hotel Key Cards 

Pediatric Office of the Future 


Adventure to Fitness 


athenahealth 


The Bedwetting Store 

PUNS Luncheon 

CHADIS 


Children’s Mercy Hospitals & 

Clinics 

Section on Orthopaedics 

Abstract Pocket Program 

Health Nuts Media 


Laborie 

Section on Urology 

Meeting Activities 

LodgeNet Healthcare 


Medela 

Nursing Mother’s Lounge 

Medicity 


NEO The Conference 


Poster Reception 

Nuesoft Technologies, Inc. 


Nursery Water 

5K Fun Run/Walk 

NYU Hospital for 

Joint Diseases 

Section on Orthopaedics 

Abstract Pocket Program 

Pediatric Web 


PediaPals 


PediaVision 


Philips AVENT 

Section on Breastfeeding 

Ask & Answer Luncheon 

Physician’s Computer 

Company 

Section on Administration & Practice 

Management 

Charles “Buzzy” Vanchiere Award 


Sage Software 


Thomson Reuters 


Welch Allyn 

EHR Prep-Select Program 


*as of April 15th, 2011 

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Brief Summary: Based on full prescribing information revised April 2009. 

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb 

Incorporated at 1-800-323-0000 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/ 

medwatch. 

INDICATIONS AND USAGE 

Besivance (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension) 0.6%, is indicated for the 

treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the 

following bacteria: 

CDC coryneform group G 

Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum* 

Corynebacterium striatum* 

Haemophilus influenzae 

Moraxella lacunata* 

Staphylococcus aureus 

Staphylococcus epidermidis 

Staphylococcus hominis* 

Staphylococcus lugdunensis* 

Streptococcus mitis group 

Streptococcus oralis 

Streptococcus pneumoniae 

Streptococcus salivarius* 

*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 

Invert closed bottle and shake once before use. 

Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day, four to twelve hours 

apart for 7 days. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS 

None 

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 

Topical Ophthalmic Use Only 

NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. 

Besivance is for topical ophthalmic use only, and should not be injected 

subconjunctivally, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior 

chamber of the eye. 

Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use 

As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use of Besivance (besifloxacin 

ophthalmic suspension) 0.6% may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible 

organisms, including fungi. If super-infection occurs, discontinue use and 

institute alternative therapy. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, the patient 

should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit-lamp 

biomicroscopy, and, where appropriate, fluorescein staining. 

Avoidance of Contact Lenses 

Patients should not wear contact lenses if they have signs or symptoms of 

bacterial conjunctivitis or during the course of therapy with Besivance. 

ADVERSE REACTIONS 

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse 

reaction rates observed in one clinical trial of a drug cannot be directly 

compared with the rates in the clinical trials of the same or another drug and 

may not reflect the rates observed in practice. 

The data described below reflect exposure to Besivance in approximately 

1,000 patients between 1 and 98 years old with clinical signs and symptoms 

of bacterial conjunctivitis. 

The most frequently reported ocular adverse event was conjunctival redness, 

reported in approximately 2% of patients. 

Other adverse events reported in patients receiving Besivance occurring in 

approximately 1-2% of patients included: blurred vision, eye pain, eye 

irritation, eye pruritus and headache. 

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 

Pregnancy 

Pregnancy Category C. Oral doses of besifloxacin up to 1000 mg/kg/day were 

not associated with visceral or skeletal malformations in rat pups in a study of 

embryo-fetal development, although this dose was associated with maternal 

toxicity (reduced body weight gain and food consumption) and maternal 

mortality. Increased post-implantation loss, decreased fetal body weights, and 

decreased fetal ossification were also observed. At this dose, the mean C max 

in the rat dams was approximately 20 mcg/mL, >45,000 times the mean 

plasma concentrations measured in humans. The No Observed Adverse Effect 

Level (NOAEL) for this embryo-fetal development study was 100 mg/kg/day 

(C max, 5 mcg/mL, >11,000 times the mean plasma concentrations measured in 

humans). 

In a prenatal and postnatal development study in rats, the NOAELs for both 

fetal and maternal toxicity were also 100 mg/kg/day. At 1000 mg/kg/day, 

the pups weighed significantly less than controls and had a reduced neonatal 

survival rate. Attainment of developmental landmarks and sexual maturation 

were delayed, although surviving pups from this dose group that were reared 

to maturity did not demonstrate deficits in behavior, including activity, 

learning and memory, and their reproductive capacity appeared normal. 

Since there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, 

Besivance should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit 

justifies the potential risk to the fetus. 

Nursing Mothers 

Besifloxacin has not been measured in human milk, although it can be 

presumed to be excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when 

Besivance is administered to a nursing mother. 

Pediatric Use 

The safety and effectiveness of Besivance in infants below one year of age 

have not been established. The efficacy of Besivance in treating bacterial 

conjunctivitis in pediatric patients one year or older has been demonstrated 

in controlled clinical trials [see 14 CLINICAL STUDIES]. 

There is no evidence that the ophthalmic administration of quinolones has any 

effect on weight bearing joints, even though systemic administration of some 

quinolones has been shown to cause arthropathy in immature animals. 

Geriatric Use 

No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed 

between elderly and younger patients. 

NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility 

Long-term studies in animals to determine the carcinogenic potential of 

besifloxacin have not been performed. 

No in vitro mutagenic activity of besifloxacin was observed in an Ames test 

(up to 3.33 mcg/plate) on bacterial tester strains Salmonella typhimurium 

TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537 and Escherichia coli WP2uvrA. However, it was 

mutagenic in S. typhimurium strain TA102 and E. coli strain WP2(pKM101). 

Positive responses in these strains have been observed with other quinolones 

and are likely related to topoisomerase inhibition. 

Besifloxacin induced chromosomal aberrations in CHO cells in vitro and it was 

positive in an in vivo mouse micronucleus assay at oral doses ≥ 1500 mg/kg. 

Besifloxacin did not induce unscheduled DNA synthesis in hepatocytes 

cultured from rats given the test compound up to 2,000 mg/kg by the oral 

route. In a fertility and early embryonic development study in rats, 

besifloxacin did not impair the fertility of male or female rats at oral doses of 

up to 500 mg/kg/day. This is over 10,000 times higher than the 

recommended total daily human ophthalmic dose. 

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 

Patients should be advised to avoid contaminating the applicator tip with 

material from the eye, fingers or other source. 

Although Besivance is not intended to be administered systemically, 

quinolones administered systemically have been associated with 

hypersensitivity reactions, even following a single dose. Patients should be 

advised to discontinue use immediately and contact their physician at the first 

sign of a rash or allergic reaction. 

Patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the 

course of the therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. 

Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease 

the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood 

that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Besivance 

or other antibacterial drugs in the future. 

Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs or 

symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or during the course of therapy with 

Besivance. 

Patients should be advised to thoroughly wash hands prior to using 

Besivance. 

Patients should be instructed to invert closed bottle (upside down) and shake 

once before each use. Remove cap with bottle still in the inverted position. 

Tilt head back, and with bottle inverted, gently squeeze bottle to instill one 

drop into the affected eye(s). 

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Indication 

BESIVANCE ® is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the following bacteria: CDC 

coryneform group G, Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum, † Corynebacterium striatum, † Haemophilus infl uenzae, Moraxella lacunata, † 

Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus hominis, † Staphylococcus lugdunensis, † Streptococcus mitis group, 

Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus salivarius. † 

Important Risk Information about BESIVANCE ® 

BESIVANCE ® should not be injected into the eye or used systemically. As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use of BESIVANCE ® may 

result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms leading to super-infection. Patients should not wear contact lenses if they have signs 

or symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or during the course of therapy with BESIVANCE ® . At the fi rst sign of an allergic reaction, patients 

should discontinue use immediately and contact their physician. 

The most common adverse events in clinical trials were conjunctival redness, blurred vision, eye pain, eye irritation, eye pruritus and 

headache, reported in approximately 1-2% of patients one year and older. Safety and effectiveness in infants below one year of age have 

not been established. 

Please see the Brief Summary of the BESIVANCE ® full prescribing information on the adjacent page. 

*DuraSite. 

† 

Effi cacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. 

References: 1. Haas W, Pillar CM, Hesje CK, Sanfi lippo CM, Morris TW. Bactericidal activity of besifl oxacin 

against staphylococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae and haemophilus infl uenzae [published online ahead 

of print April 20, 2010]. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2010;65(7):1441-1447. doi:10.1093/jac/dkq127. 

2. Proksch JW, Granvil CP, Siou-Mermet R, Comstock TL, Paterno MR, Ward KW. Ocular pharmacokinetics 

of besifl oxacin following topical administration to rabbits, monkeys, and humans. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 

2009;25(4):335-343. 

For product-related questions or concerns, call 1-800-323-0000 

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BESIVANCE is a registered trademark of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. 

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