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Objectives<br />
By attending a Practical Pediatrics CME Course, you will:<br />
• Update your knowledge of clinical issues by reviewing hot topics<br />
and recent practical advances for your office.<br />
• Increase your ability to diagnose and manage patients in your practice<br />
by analyzing and discussing cases with <strong>the</strong> faculty and your peers.<br />
Why yOu shOuld Attend A PrActicAl<br />
PediAtrics cMe cOurse<br />
• Weekend courses with half-day sessions combine continuing professional<br />
development with relaxation and recreation at great destinations.<br />
• Top-quality education and an opportunity to talk directly with expert<br />
faculty provide current and practical pediatric information to take back<br />
to your office and use right away.<br />
• Interactive, case-based sessions offer expert opinion about situations<br />
you encounter in practice.<br />
• Hot-topic discussions cover <strong>the</strong> latest in pediatric medicine.<br />
• Exhibits displaying <strong>the</strong> latest publications and health-care products<br />
keep you up to date.<br />
cOntinuing MedicAl educAtiOn credit<br />
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by <strong>the</strong><br />
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to<br />
provide continuing medical education for physicians.<br />
The AAP designates each of <strong>the</strong>se live activities for a maximum of 17.25<br />
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should claim only <strong>the</strong> credit<br />
commensurate with <strong>the</strong> extent of <strong>the</strong>ir participation in <strong>the</strong> activity.<br />
These activities are acceptable for a maximum of 17.25 AAP credits.<br />
These credits can be applied toward <strong>the</strong> AAP CME/CPD Award available<br />
to Fellows and Candidate Members of <strong>the</strong> AAP.<br />
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts<br />
certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA<br />
PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by <strong>the</strong> ACCME.<br />
Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 17.25 hours of Category<br />
1 credit for completing this program.<br />
These live activities, Practical Pediatrics CME courses, have been<br />
reviewed and are acceptable for up to 17.0 Prescribed credits by <strong>the</strong><br />
American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only <strong>the</strong><br />
credit commensurate with <strong>the</strong> extent of <strong>the</strong>ir participation in <strong>the</strong> activity.<br />
Each of <strong>the</strong>se programs is accredited for 17.25 NAPNAP CE contact<br />
hours per <strong>the</strong> National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners<br />
(NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.<br />
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2013 cAtAlOgue<br />
disclOsure Of finAnciAl relAtiOnshiPs<br />
And resOlutiOn Of cOnflicts Of interest<br />
The AAP Policy on Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Resolution<br />
of Conflicts of Interest is designed to ensure quality, objective, balanced,<br />
and scientifically rigorous AAP CME activities. All individuals in a<br />
position to influence and/or control <strong>the</strong> content of AAP CME activities<br />
are required to disclose to <strong>the</strong> AAP and subsequently to learners that<br />
<strong>the</strong>y ei<strong>the</strong>r have no relevant financial relationships or any financial<br />
relationships with <strong>the</strong> manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s)<br />
and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in CME activities.<br />
All potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to an<br />
individual’s confirmation of service at an AAP CME activity. Beyond<br />
disclosure of financial relationships, AAP CME faculty are required<br />
to disclose to <strong>the</strong> AAP and to learners when <strong>the</strong>y plan to discuss or<br />
demonstrate pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices and/or medical<br />
or surgical procedures that involve “off-label” use of a device or<br />
pharmaceutical. The AAP is committed to providing learners with<br />
commercially unbiased CME activities.<br />
The content of <strong>the</strong>se CME activities does not necessarily reflect <strong>the</strong><br />
views or policies of <strong>the</strong> AAP.<br />
neW fOr 2013: electrOnic cOurse syllAbus<br />
In order to provide high quality images and readable graphics and in <strong>the</strong><br />
spirit of going green, <strong>the</strong> syllabus for <strong>the</strong> 2013 Practical Pediatrics CME<br />
courses will be distributed to all attendees online for download in advance<br />
of <strong>the</strong> course. The electronic syllabus will contain all of <strong>the</strong> presentations<br />
for <strong>the</strong> various educational sessions along with o<strong>the</strong>r useful information.<br />
You will be able to take notes directly on <strong>the</strong> contents using Adobe Reader.<br />
To accommodate individual learning styles, you can choose to print <strong>the</strong><br />
syllabus before <strong>the</strong> course, or you can order a printed black and white<br />
copy of <strong>the</strong> syllabus if you prefer. If you would like to receive a printed<br />
copy of <strong>the</strong> syllabus, simply select that option on <strong>the</strong> course registration<br />
form. Please note that an additional fee of $50 applies. To be guaranteed<br />
receipt of a printed syllabus at <strong>the</strong> course, you must register by <strong>the</strong> early<br />
bird deadline for <strong>the</strong> course you will be attending.<br />
note: There may be printed copies of <strong>the</strong> syllabus available for purchase<br />
on-site or after <strong>the</strong> course; however, quantities will be limited. The price<br />
for a printed syllabus ordered on-site or after <strong>the</strong> course is $150.<br />
Electrical power strips for individual laptop and tablet use will not<br />
be available for full-time use by each course attendee throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> educational sessions. A limited number of power outlets will be<br />
available for brief recharging of laptop computers and tablets during<br />
<strong>the</strong> courses.<br />
fAculty And schedule chAnges<br />
Faculty and schedule information included in this catalogue is accurate<br />
as of September 2012. Faculty and schedules are subject to change to<br />
accommodate emergent situations. Visit www.pedialink.org/cmefinder<br />
for faculty and schedule changes as well as o<strong>the</strong>r important updates.<br />
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.pEdIALINk.ORG/CMEFINdER OR CALL TOLL-FREE, 866/THE-AAp1 (866/843-2271)