ACOP Pediatric Track at OMED25

Day

Time

Title

Speaker

9/25/2025

1:00pm – 1:30pm

Using the Still Technique for Pediatric Patients

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Explain the principles of the Still Technique.
* Review clinical situations where the Still Technique would be helpful.

Leslie Ching, DO

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Still Technique LAB

Upon completion of this lab, the participant will be able to:

* Demonstrate the use of the Still Technique on pediatric patients in seated and supine positions.
* Encourage practice with  partners.

Leslie Ching, DO

2:30pm – 3:00pm

OMT – Osteopathic Medicine for the Performing Artist

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Describe the unique occupational demands of performing artists.
* Obtain an appropriate occupational history from a performing artist.

Sajid Surve, DO

3:00pm – 4:00pm

OMT – Osteopathic Medicine for the Performing Artist LAB

Upon completion of this lab, the participant will be able to:

* Identify and perform osteopathic manipulative treatment for common musculoskeletal complaints that affect different performing artists.

Sajid Surve, DO

4:00pm – 5:00pm

OMM Aftercare and Stretching  

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Describe at least two at home activities prescribed to patients after OMT.
* Describe at least two stretches prescribed to patients after OMT.

David M. King, DO, FACOP

9/26/2025

10:00am – 11:00am

Measles:  A Facepalm Heard Around the World

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Describe clinical presentation and complications of Measles.
* Review evolving epidemiology of Measles.
* Identify diagnostic testing approach for Measles.
* Describe infection prevention and control measures to prevent transmission of Measles.
* Review current immunization recommendations

Michael J Bozzella, DO, MS

11:00am-11:45am

Vaccine Hesitancy:  Getting the Horse to Drink

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Review the basics of vaccination.
* Differentiate between families on the spectrum of vaccine acceptance.
* Summarize approaches to vaccine conversations.
* Deconstruct common vaccine myths.
* Recognize reliable sources of vaccine information. 

Michael J Bozzella, DO, MS

11:45am – 12:30pm

Tuberculosis

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Understand current testing for the diagnosis of M. tuberculosis infection and TB disease.
* Understand current treatment options for M. tuberculosis infection and TB disease.

Timothy R. Sterling, MD

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Dysphagia + Atopy: A Recipe for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Identify clinical symptoms of dysphagia and determine which patients warrant further testing with endoscopy.
* Understand the pathophysiology of eosinophilic esophagitis.
* Define eosinophilic esophagitis using diagnostic criteria.
* Discuss treatment options and long-term management.

Gabriele Meyer, DO

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Goodbye NAFLD, Hello Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Define MASLD using the new nomenclature.
* Review the pathophysiology and progression of MASLD.
* Follow screening guidelines to identify MASLD and determine which patients warrant further invasive testing.
* Discuss treatment options and long-term management.

Gabriele Meyer, DO

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Anti-obesity Medication Management for the Pediatric Population

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Review current recommendations for anti-obesity medications in the pediatric population.
* Provide anti-obesity medication management example cases.
* Discuss adverse effects and special considerations with anti-obesity medication utilization.

Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP

9/27/2025

9:00am – 10:00am

Basics of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia for the Non-Neonatologist

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Discuss historical definitions of BPD and how these have evolved with the changing landscape of neonatology and be able to classify BPD according to the 2019 NRN Criteria.
* Understand the principles of BPD management in the NICU, including the focus on nutrition, growth, neurodevelopmental care, and the importance of consistent multidisciplinary care.
* List key concepts essential to the management of BPD after discharge from the NICU. 

Kathryn Berlin, DO

10:00am – 10:45am

Building Better Care: A Pediatrician’s Guide to the Execution of Practical Quality Improvement

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Understand the historical evolution of Quality Improvement (QI) in healthcare and medical education.
* Identify the key components of a well-structured QI project.
* Build a toolkit of resources to utilize for teaching, performing, and publishing QI.

Kathryn Berlin, DO

10:45am-11:45am

Autism Evaluations in Primary Care 

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Review healthcare disparities for autistic children and barriers to autism evaluations.
* Describe the components of an autism evaluation and new models for primary care assessment.
* Utilize a strength-based approach and neurodiversity affirming language for autism evaluations in primary care.

Brittany Perry, DO

11:45am – 12:30pm

Supporting Autistic Children and Their Families in Primary Care

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Identify autism characteristics that are important to consider when caring for an autistic child in the medical setting.
* Utilize a strength-based approach and neurodiversity affirming language in the care of autistic children.
* Adapt your practice to support the needs of autistic children.

Brittany Perry, DO

1:30pm – 2:15pm

Chemotherapy vs Immunotherapy

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Discuss the current landscape of immunotherapy and the oncologic diseases it is used in.
* Understand the mechanism of various immunotherapeutics and the possible long term side effects from their use.
* Recognize the future of immunotherapy in pediatric oncology, and the role of the pediatrician moving forward!

Kaille Meguiar, DO

2:15pm – 3:00pm

Anemia 101

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Decode the complete blood count, and how tips in our lab results can help elucidate an etiology.
* Discuss the most common causes of anemia in pediatric patients and appropriate management.
* Discuss the timing and need for Pediatric Hematology referral.

Kaille Meguiar, DO

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Caring for Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Gain an understanding of pediatric cancer survivorship.
* Gain knowledge on how to care for pediatric cancer survivors in their practice.
*  Describe key aspects of pediatric cancer survivorship, including common long-term and late effects of treatment.
*  Apply evidence-based strategies to provide appropriate follow-up care and support for pediatric cancer survivors within their clinical practice.

Debra L. Friedman, MD, MS

9/28/2025

9:00am – 9:45am

The Approach to Acne and Keratosis Pilaris

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Identify subcategories of acne.
* Discuss treatment options based type and learn tips for adherence.
*  Identify and learn how to  treat keratosis pilaris. 

Aleta Simmons, MD

9:45am – 10:30am

Spot, Treat, Refer: Clinical Management of Pediatric Hemangiomas 

Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

* Differentiate between hemangiomas based on clinical presentation and natural history.
* Identify which hemangiomas warrant observation versus medical or procedural intervention.
* Determine when referral to dermatology is appropriate for complex or high-risk lesions.

Aleta Simmons, MD

Joint with AOASM

10:30am – 11:00am

Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Pediatric Athlete

Warren A. Bodine, DO CAQSM FAOASM FAMSSM FAAFP

Joint with AOASM

11:00am – Noon

OMT for Pediatric Athletes

Kate E. Quinn, DO