2025 45th McLemore Birdsong Pediatric Conference

The McLemore Birdsong Pediatric Conference offers three-half days of content on a variety of case-based, clinical practice-oriented lectures covering abroad range of topics relevant to physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses in pediatric and family practice settings.

Friday, March 21, 2025, 7:30 AM - Sunday, March 23, 2025, 1:25 PM EST, UVA Alumni Hall, Charlottesville, VA

1. Describe trends in adolescent mental health and evidence-based strategies for addressing mental health concerns in younger patients.
2. Discuss updates in current topics in pediatric infectious diseases, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology.
3. Apply best practices for providing substance abuse counseling and treatment for pediatric patients.
4. Recognize signs of human trafficking of pediatric patients.
5. Describe current trends in patient incivility that may disrupt pediatric practice and strategies to reduce risk.
6. Make the diagnosis of autism as a PCP and participate in the educational and medication management of these children.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (15.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (15.25 hours), Hours of Participation (15.25 hours)

Early Birds -- Register by 2/15/25 to receive a $50 discount (Deadline has been extended!)
$645 Physician - In Person/Virtual Early
$595 VA-AAP Members - In Person/Virtual Early
$495 Other Healthcare - $495 In Person/Virtual Early

Standard Registration (on/after 2/16/25)
$695 Physician - In Person/Virtual
$645 VA-AAP Members - In Person/Virtual
$545 Other Healthcare - In Person/Virtual

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests received in writing no less than 30 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received within 30 days or for registration fees of less than $50.  Please send cancellation requests [email protected].

 

UVA Health Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel CE activities if necessary.  In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded.  All other expenses incurred in conjunction with this CE activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.

 

Accessibility Statement
 
UVACE is committed to ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), as well as other applicable state and local laws and University policy. Individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations to ensure their participation in courses. Please note that some of the course venues at UVA are registered historic properties and may not be fully ADA accessible. If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary concerns, please email [email protected].  All requests must be received 30 days prior to the course start date.

 

 

Book early -- limited number of rooms at a group discount, starting Thursday, March 20, 2025  and ending Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Please note:  neither property is the meeting venue! Courtyard is 0.8 mi away, Omni is 1.6 mi away)

Courtyard Charlottesville (Marriott) University Medical Center for $159++ per night (Last Day to Book: Tuesday, February 18, 2025). Book here

Omni Downtown Charlottesville for $249++ per night (Last Day to Book: Tuesday, February 18, 2025). Book here

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UVA Health Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests.) All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

To view financial disclosures, select the faculty name below.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UVA Health Continuing Education adheres to the to the Joint Accreditation Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

To view financial disclosures, select the faculty name below.

Please Review: 

Exhibit Opportunity Request

Promotion and Exhibit Agreement 

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PRODUCT THEATER – Limited Availability
We have a few opportunities for companies to review their products/services at an industry-sponsored product theater.  These include refreshments and AV coordinated by the conference organizers. Opportunity pricing varies, so reach out to Elizabeth Patterson at [email protected] for more details.

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