American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians Spring Conference 2025

• Target Audience: osteopathic pediatricians
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• Information:

The conference will kick off Thursday afternoon with a developmental approach to OMT. We will also have a wonderful lecture on otitis media and sinus drainage. On Friday, we will feature presentations on PANDAS and another neurologic topic before moving on to two interesting and timely topics: pediatric military medicine and emergency preparedness for our population. The afternoon will showcase gastroenterology, nephrology, and genetics lectures.

Saturday will begin with psychology and social determinants of health. Next, we are incredibly pleased and excited to announce our James M. Watson Lecturer this year is AOA President, Theresa Hubka, DO. She will be speaking about “How to Navigate the Changing Tides of Healthcare Advocacy During Challenging Times.” Following President Hubka’s lecture, we will have our moderated poster session. We will conclude our day with the member business lunch and awards.

You will have Saturday afternoon for your leisure. Hopefully, you will be able to slip into Washington, DC and see a museum, take in the sights in Alexandria,  or relax at the hotel and catch up with friends and colleagues.

We close out our conference on Sunday morning with two sets of great lectures. Pediatric anesthesia, pain management, and palliative care will start our morning. Then we will have two excellent lectures on pediatric obesity.

We look forward to seeing you all in Virginia in April. If we are lucky, we will see some peak cherry blossoms. But regardless we will have amazing lectures from dynamic speakers!

The American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) Spring Conference 2025 is primarily designed for:

Osteopathic pediatricians and physicians specializing in pediatric care

Medical educators and faculty involved in pediatric training

Residents and medical students pursuing pediatrics

Healthcare professionals interested in the latest developments in pediatric medicine

The conference offers continuing medical education (CME) opportunities and features a hybrid format—both in-person in Alexandria, Virginia, and virtual attendance options. It’s a great platform for networking, learning from leading experts, and staying current with pediatric best practices

• Topics:

*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below

ACOP 2025 Spring Conference – Printable Program.pdf

April 3 Full Live.mp4

April 4 Full Live.mp4

April 5 Full Live.mp4

April 6 Full Live.mp4

* Detail:

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Registration

Welcome

Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP

SESSION I: OMT

Moderators: Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP; Rosita Saul; Lakshmi Meenakshi Immaneni

Ask The Speaker

Pediatric Development and OMT

Samantha K. Tyler, DO

Learning Objectives

LAB – Pediatric Development and OMT

Samantha K. Tyler, DO

Learning Objectives

OMT and Management of Upper Respiratory Infections

Camron Lynn Johnson-Privitera, DO, FAAP

Learning Objectives

LAB – OMT and Management of Upper Respiratory Infections

Camron Lynn Johnson-Privitera, DO, FAAP

Learning Objectives

Friday, April 4, 2025

Registration

BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS

Welcome/Announcements

Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; David M. King, DO, FACOP

SESSION II: Neurology

Moderators: Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Lindsay M. Abel

Ask The Speaker

PANS and PANDAS

Susan Swedo, MD

Learning Objectives

Seizures – When to Order the EEG

Jennifer Jaskiewicz, DO

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

SESSION III: Military Medicine & Emergency Preparedness

Moderators: Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Madison P. Craft

Ask The Speaker

Military Medicine for the Pediatrician

Paul Patterson, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

Emergency Preparedness for Families

Paul Patterson, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

LUNCH ON OWN

SESSION IV: Gastroenterology

Moderators: Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP; Sukriti Prashar

Ask The Speaker

Long-term Effects of Gastroschisis, Omphalocele, Short Bowel from NEC

Gabriele Meyer, DO

Learning Objectives

GERD and Gastroparesis

Gabriele Meyer, DO

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

SESSION V: Genetics & Disorders

Moderators: Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP; Rosita Saul

Ask The Speaker

New, Up-And-Coming, and Experimental Targeted Genetic Therapies

Joshua Baker, DO

Learning Objectives

Kidney Disorders 101 (Nephrotic Syndrome, Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis)

Caitlin Peterson, DO

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

STUDENT SESSION (Students Only)

Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

Preclinical to Clinical Panel: Transition from Classroom to Clinic

Lindsay M. Abel; Madison P. Craft; Sukriti Prashar

Learning Objectives

RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS

STUDENT SOCIAL

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Registration

BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS

SESSION VI: Psychology and Social Determinants of Health

Moderators: Marta S. Diaz-Pupek, DO, FACOP, FAAP; Sukriti Prashar

Ask The Speaker

Identifying Dysmorphia

Sade D. Frazier, DO

Learning Objectives

Implicit Bias Training in Medical Education

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

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

SESSION VII: Watson Lecture

Moderators: Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP

Ask The Speaker

2025 James M. Watson Memorial Lecture: How to Navigate the Changing Tides of Healthcare Advocacy During Challenging Times

Teresa A. Hubka, DO

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

MODERATED POSTER SESSION

Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

Moderated Posters

BUSINESS LUNCH & AWARDS CEREMONY

STUDENT SESSION (Students Only)

Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

Understanding The Match and SOAP

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

Learning Objectives

Pediatric Program Director Panel (In-Person Attendees Only)

Learning Objectives

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Registration

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

SESSION VIII: Pain, Palliative and Anesthesia Care

Moderator: David M. King, DO, FACOP

Ask The Speaker

Racial Disparities in Pain Management

Elisha Peterson, MD, FAAP

Learning Objectives

Pediatric Palliative Care: Five Things to Know

Joann B. Hunsberger, MD

Learning Objectives

Nil per os (NPO) Guidelines for Pediatric Patients

Emmett E. Whitaker, MD

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

STUDENT SESSION (Students Only)

Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

Student Advocacy: What Can We Do and How?

Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP

Learning Objectives

Op-Ed Writing Workshop: Where and How to Begin

Madison P. Craft; Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP

SESSION IX: Obesity Treatment and Metabolic Syndrome

Moderators: David M. King, DO, FACOP; Lakshmi Meenakshi Immaneni

Ask The Speaker

Engaging Families in Obesity Treatment

Colony S. Fugate, DO, FACOP

Learning Objectives

Obesity Related Metabolic Dysfunction in Pediatric Populations

Colony S. Fugate, DO, FACOP

Learning Objectives

Q & A Discussion

Conference Adjourn