31st Annual Update in Pediatrics

Danville, PA US
April 1, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. This annual CME program is designed for staff who care for pediatric patients. By attending, participants will learn updates on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses in pediatric patients, as well as strategies to access community and public support to improve the overall health of children.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses.  Other learner groups such as pharmacists, social workers, child therapists, dentists, or anyone who participates in the care of children would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • discuss the role of complimentary care, such as dentistry, in identification and treatment of pediatric conditions
  • diagnose and treat common medical conditions in Newborn infants in the outpatient setting
  • recognize common pediatric skin conditions, know when to treat versus when referral is warranted
  • improve diagnosis and management of Pediatric Obesity
  • increase understanding of local healthcare policies and their impact on social determinants of health for children
  • improve patient communication and strategies to address vaccine hesitancy
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 0.00 ANCC
    • 0.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    11/18/2025
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    04/01/2026 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    04/01/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    Schedule

     

    7:30 AM – 7:50 AM

    Continental Breakfast/Registration

     

    7:50 AM - 8:00 AM

    Welcome

     

    8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

    Pediatric Dermatology: What’s New and What Really Matters

    Timothy McKinley, MD

     

    8:50 AM - 9:40 AM

    Pediatric Obesity: Rolling with Resistance

    Jennifer Franceschelli Hosterman, DO

     

    9:40 AM - 9:50 AM

    Break/Visit Exhibitors

     

    9:50 AM - 10:40 AM

    Newborn Conundrums

    Ben Lee, MD

     

    10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

    Mandibular Advancement Appliances for Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    Michael Halupa, DDS

     

    11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

    Break/Visit Exhibitors

     

    11:40 AM - 12:30 PM

    Pediatric Policy Battlefield: Navigating Health Care Policy to Advocate for Children

    Rashmi Srivastava, MD

     

    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

    Lunch

     

    1:15 PM - 3:25 PM

    3 workshops offered, with participants rotating through 2

                    1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Workshop

                    2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Transition

                    2:40 PM - 3:25 PM Workshop

    •  Workshops:

                    1.  Motivational Interviewing to Address Vaccine Hesitancy

             F. Daniel (Dan) Davis, PhD, HEC-C, HICP Director, Samantha Lee, EdD, MHS, HICP Assistant Director, Samantha Norton,               MFA, HICP, Senior Education Specialist, Brian Voelcker, MFA, HICP, Senior Education Specialist, Renee Fawess, HICP, Lead           Standardized Patient, Molly Lloyd, HICP, Lead Standardized Patient

                    2. Anxiety Friendly Office Practices

                        Erin Ezell, PhD

                    3. Stump the Expert

                        Jennifer Franceschelli Hosterman, DO

    3:25 PM - 3:30 PM

    Evaluations/Adjournment

    *Topics/speakers are subject to change.

    Henry Hood Center for Health Research
    100 North Academy Avenue
    Danville, PA 17822
    United States

    All visitors to the Geisinger campus, please park in the patient parking lot. A shuttle bus will take you to the Henry Hood Center for Health Research, please notify the driver when boarding the bus of your final destination.

    Travel

    Henry Hood Center for Health Research is located on the Geisinger Campus in Danville, Pennsylvania (Montour County), Exit 224 on Interstate 80. Routes 11 and 54 also intersect in Danville.

    Geisinger Faculty

    Amy Luzier Barrett, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Physician Assistant, Pediatrics
    Faculty, Geisinger School of Nursing 
     
    Stacey Cummings, MD
    Activity Planner
    Physician, Pediatrics 
     
    Daniel Davis, PhD, HEC-C
    Associate Chief, Clinical Ethics and Healthcare and Interprofessional Communication Program
     
    Joy Drass, MD
    Activity Director 
    Department Vice Chair, Pediatrics 
     
    Erin Ezell, PhD
    Pediatric Psychologist
     
    Renee Fawess
    Standardized Patient Lead
     
    Dean Focht, MD
    Activity Planner 
    Department Vice Chair, Pediatrics 
     
    Michael Halupa, DDS
    Medical Director, Dental Medicine
     
    Jennifer Franceschelli Hostermann, DO
    Physician, Clinical Nutrition and Bariatric Medicine
     
    Ben Lee, MD
    Director, Neonatology
     
    Samantha Lee, EdD, MHS
    Assistant Director, Education
     
    Molly Lloyd
    Standardized Patient Lead
     
    Frank Maffei, MD
    Activity Planner
    Department Chair, Pediatrics 
     
    Timothy McKinley, MD
    Speaker
    Physician, Dermatology
     
    Samantha Norton, MFA
    Education Specialist Senior
     
    Rashmi Srivastava, MD
    Internal Medicine
     
    Jill Sweigard, CRNP
    Activity Planner
    Chief Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics 
     
    Kelly Titus, RN
    Activity Planner
    Nurse Coordinator, Pediatrics 
     
    Brian Voelcker, MFA
    Education Specialist Senior

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Credit hours to be determined.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of __  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for __ contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for __ AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 0.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 0.00 ANCC
    • 0.00 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $100.00
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