53rd Annual Riley Children's Health Pediatric Conference

Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 6:00 PM, NCAA Conference Center

Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be available.

The 53rd Annual Riley Children's Health Pediatric conference - the longest running pediatric continuing education conference in Indiana - addresses clinical best practices across a broad array of primary care pediatrics from infants through adolescence.

The two-day event will offer plenary presentations on Infectious Diseases, Health Care Systems, and Care Coordination programs for children with special health care needs. Hot Topics discussions will follow each Morning Plenaries with talks on how doctors can help kids coping with chronic medical illnesses, pediatric allergy to medicine, eating disorders in children and adolescents, pediatric dermatology, ophthalmology, and hypertension. Afternoon Interactive Lectures will feature topics on sports injuries, urology, high risk new-born follow-up, management of office emergencies, pediatric endocrinology, family community resources, and more.

1. Identify the challenges of treating and preventing serious infectious disease;
2. Describe the factors that lead to medical complications related to eating disorders in children and adolescents;
3. Identify which children would benefit from identifying risk factor;
4. Describe how to identify strategies and resources for the immediate management of several life threatening pediatric emergencies;
5. Discuss the guidelines for Care Coordination, medical home and other areas for improvement of quality; and
6. Discuss with Primary Care Providers the how and why to initiate evaluations of common endocrine problems using high yield laboratory and radiologic studies.

Conference Fees

PHYSICIANS, NP, PA*
(Plenary Lunches Included with registration)
One day - $375
Two days - $550

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (Non-MD\RN, Other)
(Plenary Lunches Included with registration)
One day - $200
Two days - $350

RESIDENTS (Non IU School of Medicine)
(Plenary Lunches Included with registration)
One day - $75
Two days - $125

* Conference Registration Fees waived for:
(Tuesday & Wednesday Plenary lunches included)
IUSM Department of Pediatrics Faculty, Fellows, Residents & Students
Pediatric Faculty Preceptors 2017-2018

The Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ACCESSIBILITY

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.50 hours)

Parking 
Riverwalk parking garage, 245 University Blvd.
Self-parking is available at the Riverwalk parking garage located on the IUPUI Campus, across the street from the NCAA and NIFS (National Institute for Fitness and Sport) and adjacent to the IUPUI Natatorium. After parking, cross Wabash Street and enter NCAA Door #1. Bring your parking ticket to the registration table to receive your Validated In and Out parking pass. One per day. Go here for directions. 

Lodging
Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown
(special conference rate is, $159/night until April 23, 2018)
601 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.972.7293

JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S. West St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.860.5800

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
317.822.3500

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor.