46th Annual Advances in Pediatrics

Friday, June 26, 2020, 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM CST, Samis Education Center


This activity is designed to foster improvements in physician knowledge, competence and performance in caring for children with special health care needs by exploring what constitutes ideal evidence-based practice and applying that ideal across varied health care arenas. This fast-paced course will augment the traditional lecture format with expert panel discussions and breakout sessions to enhance knowledge base and skill set. Audience response systems will provide participants with immediate feedback, allowing the opportunity to reinforce comprehension and retention of key learning objectives. 

1. Explain the benefits of early childhood literacy interventions to the developing child.
2. Describe the new treatment recommendations for patients with IBD.
3. Identify two techniques you can use in your practice to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
4. Describe two common pediatric/adolescent gynecologic concerns and how to address them.
5. Explain how to evaluate a patient’s complaint of joint pain.
6. Describe the ways you can combat the opioid epidemic in clinical practice
7. Describe the signs, symptoms and treatment of pediatric eczema.
8. Summarize current Oklahoma Health Care Authority child health initiatives.
9. Describe how to identify children with problematic sexual behavior and how you can help them.

Early-Bird Registration Fees: (On or before June 12, 2020)
$175  OKAAP, OAFP, AAP or AAFP Members
$200  Non-Member Physicians 
$100  PPN, PA and other Allied Health

Registration Fees: (After June 12,2020) 
$225 OKAAP, OAFP, AAP or AAFP Members
$250 Non-Member Physicians
$150 PPN, PA and other Allied Health

$0 Students and Residents
$0 Volunteer Faculty Preceptors
Contact Cindy Dibler at (405) 271-4401 or [email protected] for the promotional codes for online registration

• Online registration and early registration are strongly recommended. 
• No registration refunds will be made after March 27, 2020.
• Written notification of cancellation must be postmarked on/or before March 27, 2020.
• Cancellation fee is $100 

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABP MOC Recognition Statement:
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 5.0 MOC point 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.

All ABP MOC credits will be reported at the end of the fiscal year on your behalf.

Nondiscrimination Statement:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Bobby J. Mason, Institutional Equity Officer, (405) 325-3546, [email protected], or visit www.ou.edu/eoo.

Accommodation Statement:
Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by contacting Cindy Dibler at (405) 271-4401 or [email protected] as soon as possible.

Disclaimer Statement:
Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters and authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor does OU provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Every reasonable effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the presentations and material as submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by OU for any claims, injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause, including negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments or ideas contained in the material herein.

Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure: 
It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine that the faculty and presenters disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s).  

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Competencies:
Patient Care
Medical Knowledge
Systems-Based Practice

ABP MOC Recognition Statement:
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 5.0 MOC point 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.

All ABP MOC credits will be reported at the end of the fiscal year on your behalf.

For information about ACCME accreditation and ABP MOC for this activity, please email [email protected].

By providing your ABP number, you consent to have the OUHSC CPD Office submit your participation in this activity to the ABP through the ACCME PARS system.

Learning Format: Live activity

Instructions for Claiming MOC

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.75 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.75 hours)

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

Planning Committee Members

Alix G. Darden, Ph.D., M.Ed.-Course Director  Darden, Alix bio.pdf

Becky A. Wood, M.B.A. Becky Wood - Brief Bio.docx

Paul M. Darden, M.D., F.A.A.P.  Darden, Paul Bio.pdf

Alexandria C. Caldwell, D.O., F.A.A.P.  Caldwell, A. Bio.pdf

Morris Gessouroun, MD Gessouroun Short Bio.pdf 

Devon Hahn, M.D., Hahn, D. bio.pdf

Christopher E. Smith, M.D. Smith, C. Bio.pdf

Dwight T. Sublett, M.D. Sublett, D. Bio.pdf

Cindy G. Dibler-Course Contact Cindy Dibler Bio.pdf

Tatiana Torres Matos  Bio Tatiana.pdf

Planning committee disclosures and resolutions will be available in the course syllabus.

Friday, June 26, 2020

Commercial support is financial, or in-kind, contributions given by a commercial interest, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity.  A commercial interest is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

Appropriate acknowledgement of all commercial and in-kind support will be given at the time of the educational activity.

Exhibitor Opportunities Available

Friday, April 3 - 7:15 – 8:15 a.m., 10:10 - 10:40 a.m., 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

$850 Exhibitor fee includes two exhibitor registrations.
Additional exhibit representatives - $50

Exhibit space will consist of a six-foot table with two chairs. Limited spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Linens and electrical outlet available upon request. Please bring any necessary extension cords needed for your exhibit space.

Exhibitors can set up in the exhibit area on Thursday, April 2nd, 3:00-4:30 p.m. and Friday beginning at 6:45 a.m.

For exhibitor information and registration:
20007 Exhibitors Application FINAL.pdf

DEADLINE for application is March 20, 2020