CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Our 37^th Annual Spring Conference on Pediatrics is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of pediatric patients. Covering a wide array of topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in pediatrics, present emerging clinical data, and provide skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. This educational activity aims to increase learner knowledge, improve the competence and performance of all attendees, and contribute to their ability to work together as part of a coordinated healthcare team.

Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations.

An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each faculty member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants.

The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, case studies, and small group breakouts. Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various pediatric situations.

The breakout sessions, designed to facilitate even greater interaction between faculty and participants, offer an opportunity to engage in group discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited, so please reserve early.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to…

• Demonstrate the appropriate use of diagnostic tests in the work-up of pediatric food allergies
• Prescribe and appropriately monitor medications from two different drug classes for anxiety and depression in children
• Discuss the role of GLP-1 agonists in obesity management
• Recommend strategies to prevent overuse injuries
• Distinguish between innocent and life-threatening pediatric dermatologic disorders

Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
Early registration is advised.

You can register and receive conference lodging group rates in the following ways:

• Online via this website (unless otherwise directed) OR:
   
• Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with
   Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR
   
• By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to:
  399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Conference registration will be confirmed via email

Please call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
 

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

ACCREDITATION

This accredited continuing education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing education.

Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Physicians
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources.

AAP
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 18 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses
This activity is designated for a maximum of 2.25 pharmacotherapeutic credits towards meeting the requirement for nursing pharmacology continuing education. Sessions awarding pharmacotherapeutic credits are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for specific educational requirements as they may vary state to state.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.

These special rates will only be available until Friday, March 20, 2026 and will only be available after that date on a space and rate available basis. We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as rooms at the conference group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase prior to the release date.

The conference group rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference (based on availability) if you wish to extend your stay.
 

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
Direct: (808) 661-1234

To make your reservations online, please visit:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/OGGRM/G-1769

To make your reservations by phone, please call (877) 803-7534
You must refer to the group code G-1769 to receive conference group rates.

GROUP RATES STATED BELOW INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST FOR TWO PEOPLE
 

Resort View (Single/Double) - $439/night
Overlooking the gardens & landscaping

Golf Mountain View (Single/Double) - $459/night
View of the West Maui Mountains and Ka’anapali golf courses

Partial Ocean View (Single/Double) - $489/night
Partial view of the Pacific Ocean from the lanai

Ocean View (Single/Double) - $509/night
Full view of the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the hotel grounds, pool, and ponds

Ocean Front (Single/Double) - $559/night
Unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, and the islands of Lana’i and Moloka’i
 

All rooms are approximately 450 sq. ft., and have either a king bed with a queen size pull-out sofa bed or two queen beds.

All accommodations offer a private lanai with glass balcony, LED television with remote control, cable movie channels, in-room pay movies, high-speed Wi-Fi, telephone with voicemail and message light, in-room mini fridge and coffeemaker, individual climate control air conditioning, full bath amenities, daily turndown service available, iron/ironing board, iHome® alarm clock radio and in-room safety-deposit box.

By booking your lodging with Symposia Medicus group code or link, the Resort Fee charge of $45 plus 17.962% tax, per room, per night is discounted to $20 plus tax. The Resort Fee includes: two reusable keepsake water bottles (per room, per stay, upon arrival) with access to filtered water and ice machines located throughout the resort, 24-hour access to the oceanfront Stay Fit Gym (Moana Athletic Club), cultural programs including lei making, hula lessons, mermaid story time, wildlife tours, penguin presentations, and koi feedings, local & 800/888 phone calls, in-room coffee and tea, in-room safe, concierge services, daily yoga/fitness classes, resort shuttle service in Ka’anapali, unlimited daily tennis or basketball court time, tennis balls, racquets, and basketballs included, fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, inkl App: access to current full-content newspapers and magazines viewable on your tablet or smartphone, beach portrait session and 5x7 print from Grins2Go at Hyatt Regency Maui, personalized guest request texting service: TEXT (808) 219-0608 for 24 hour assistance, 15% off non-discounted green fees at Ka’anapali Golf Courses, 10% discount on all non-sale apparel items at the Ka’anapali Golf Courses Pro Shop, 24-hour access to pool towels throughout the resort, and backpack beach chair usage for all guestroom occupants. Items listed are subject to change.

By booking with Symposia Medicus group code or link, you will also receive a 25% discount on hotel’s two-seater daybeds (advance reservations are required and are based on availability) and a 10% discount at the Spa Maui.

This property is a cashless hotel; outlets accept room and credit card charges only

• A deposit equal to two night’s room & tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation
   
  
• Conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
  - 17.962% state & local taxes
  - $20 (plus 17.962% tax) resort fee
   
  
• Maximum guestroom occupancy is four, regardless of age. An infant under 12 months of age is allowed as a 5^th guest at no charge; however, is subject to crib or rollaway rental fee, if needed.
   
  
• Mandatory additional adult charge (18 years & older) is $80.00 per person, per night – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy
  - Children 17 years & under are complimentary – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy
   
  
• Additional breakfast charges over two per room include taxes and gratuities:
  - Children 4 years & under are FREE
  - Children 5 to 12 years old are $22/person, per night
  - Guests 13 years & older are $47/person, per night
   
  
• Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in
   
  
• Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds are $25 each, per night and cribs are complimentary (based on availability and subject to change). Rollaway beds are not allowed in a room with two beds and will not fit in a king-bedded room if the sofa bed is being utilized.
   
  
• Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. A late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk. Late check-outs are based on availability and additional charges may apply.
   
  
• Early Departure Fee: Please confirm your scheduled departure date with the hotel at check-in. An early departure fee equal to one night’s room and tax will be charged to any guest who checks out of the hotel before their confirmed departure date.
   
  
• Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay, plus $100 per day to cover incidental charges; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank.
   
  
• Parking: Self-parking is discounted to $20 per day for conference guests. Valet parking is available at $40 per day (subject to change).
   
  
• Hotel Cancellation Policy: Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to 11:59pm (local time) the day of arrival. After this date, the two-night deposit will be forfeited.
   
  

• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated below.
   
  
• Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after March 11, 2026; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.
   
  
• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.
   
  

Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference (you’ll receive an email with instructions).

If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will be flying into Kahului Airport (OGG), which is approximately 28 miles from the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website.

Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below.

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
 

Alaska Airlines
Discount code was not available at the time of creating this conference.
Please check our website for updated information once available.

Delta Airlines
For discounts on Delta Airlines, please visit www.delta.com, enter in your travel plans and then click on the “Advanced Search” link located below the “Passenger” box. Once you click on this link, a panel will appear and you will need to insert NY3V5 in the “Meeting Code” box.
For questions, please call the Delta Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 328-1111.

United Airlines
Discount code was not available at the time of creating this conference.
Please check our website for updated information once available.
 

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT

Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made online or by phone; please refer to the conference code below and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:

AVIS
www.avis.com
800-331-1600
AWD # B766625

Budget
www.budget.com
800-772-3773
BCD # U076767
 

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Aloha! The magical island of Maui, land of legend and incredible beauty, is the setting for this conference. Famous for its breathtaking beauty and spectacular white sand beaches, Maui is also dramatically covered with mountain slopes and lush valleys.

Situated on 40 spectacular oceanfront acres along the famed Ka’anapali Beach, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa offers unlimited activities and amenities in a setting of tropical luxury. The resort is just a short walk from Whaler’s Village for shopping, dining, art, boating excursions, and nightlife. With unparalleled panoramic views of the magnificent Pacific Ocean, the resort puts you close enough to hear the waves from your guestroom while enjoying the gentle breezes of paradise.

Swim and relax in four new pool areas, including a zero-entry lagoon and an infinity relaxation pool with ocean views. Cool off with a refreshing drink at Pau Huaka’i, a beachfront tiki bar, and pick up items to go, including delicious gourmet food and wine at the Lahaina Provision Company market and deli.

Spend the day pampering yourself at the Spa Maui, play a round of championship golf at the Royal Ka’anapali Course or Ka’anapali Kai Course, or hit the court for a tennis match. For an authentic island adventure, go snorkeling at Black Rock, enjoy a Polynesian Lu’au, or ride the Pacific waves along the white sand beach.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it on Maui, at our 37^th Annual Spring Conference on Pediatrics.