Educational Program

2023 CME Sessions by Day

Click on each day below for a detailed schedule including course objectives and speakers. This program is offered in person only.
 

Thursday Sessions (link)

Friday Sessions (link)

Saturday Sessions (link)

Sunday Sessions (link)
 

Breakdown of Available Hours, Ethics, and MOC pt 2   
Total Possible CME Hours   21.25
Total Possible Ethics Hours   11.0
Total MOC Pt 2 possible points   21.25


MOC:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual
assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 21.25 MOC points in the
American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME
activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of
granting ABP MOC credit

OBJECTIVES:
1. Summarize new guidelines regarding aspects of clinical pediatric care including aspects of mental health.
2. Identify important issues related to pediatric practice in 2023.
3. List key elements of patient and family centered care for pediatric patients
4. Recognize emerging issues in pediatric practice.

ACCREDITATION:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements
and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the
joint providership of the Texas A&M University School of Medicine and Texas Pediatric Society to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:
Texas A&M University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The activity titles, listed below have been designated by the Texas A&M University School of
Medicine for education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Title/Topic of CME Activity Date Time
Children in Foster Care: What is the Pediatrician's Role? Thursday, September 28, 2023 1:30-2:00 pm
Advocating for Quality Care in Sickle Cell Disease: A Timely Role for the Texas Pediatrician Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:00-2:30 pm
Feeling Crispy?: Reducing Physician Burnout and Restoring Meaning in Medicine Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:00-2:30 pm
What a Headache for the Pediatrician Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:00-3:30 pm
Addressing Firearm Injury Prevention within the Clinical Encounter Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:00-3:30 pm
Child Passenger Safety: Keeping Little People Safe in Big Vehicles Thursday, September 28, 2023

3:30-4:00 pm

Human Trafficking 101: A Healthcare Primer Friday, September 29, 2023 8:45-9:45 am
Symptom Management in Children with Neurologic Impairment Friday, September 29, 2023 9:45-10:15 am
Complex Menstrual Management and Contraception: Considerations for Care of Medically Complex Children and Adolescents Friday, September 29, 2023 10:45-11:30 am
Not Your Dad's 3 Rs: The 4 Rs for Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Friday, September 29, 2023 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Building Advocacy Into Your Career Friday, September 29, 2023 1:45-2:45 pm
Media for Current Times: Social Media and Podcasts Friday, September 29, 2023 2:45-3:30 pm
Perinatal Palliative Care Principals for the Non-Perinatal Palliative Care Provider Friday, September 29, 2023 2:45-3"30 pm
Beyond Breastfeeding Basics for the Pediatrician Friday, September 29, 2023 3:45-4:45 pm
The Next Frontier in Newborn Screening: the Ethics and Impact of Using Genomic Sequencing to Diagnose Diseases Friday, September 29, 2023 4:45-5:30 pm
Advocacy in Adversarial Times Friday, September 29, 2023 4:45-5:30 pm
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Rerouting Our Journey from Race-Based to Race Conscious Medicine Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:00-9:00 am
TPS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Our Journey Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:00-9:45 am
Legislative Update: What Happened to Children and Pediatricians During the 2023 Legislative Session Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:30-2:00 pm
The AAP Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation & Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity Saturday, September 30, 2023 3:00-3:45 pm
Updated Guidelines for Screening and Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Sunday, October 1, 2023 11:30 am-12:15 pm