2019 AAP National Conference & Exhibition
The AAP National Conference & Exhibition took place Oct. 25-29 in New Orleans.
Plenary speaker: Pediatricians can use their influence to promote a more equitable
society
Gail Christopher, D.N., N.D.,called on pediatricians to join her in the journey to reject the notion that some
people are superior or inferior based on their physical characteristics.
Monday photo slideshow
Check out photos from the Friends of Children Fund Fun Run & Walk, plenaries, Exhibit
Hall, Connections Corner, and more.
Pediatrician turned congresswoman fighting for health care, gun safety, protection
for immigrants
“Kids don’t get to vote but they are subject to every decision we make, and I’m so
honored to go to bat for them every day,”U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., FAAP, told the crowd.
Plenary speaker: Rx for homelessness requires solutions grounded in equity
Quality, stability, affordability and location are the four walls that support a healthy
home foundation for children, according to Megan Sandel, M.D., M.P.H.
Effects of gamified media take toll on kids
Jenny Radesky, M.D., FAAP, wants to demystify the digital environment in which kids
and adults are constantly immersed.
Sunday photo slideshow
Check out photos from the James W. Bass Pediatric Bowl, Sunday plenaries and New Orleans
Experience! at The National World War II Museum.
Justice Sotomayor: Ask people what makes them different
Justice Sotomayor fielded questions about her new book and her experiences with diabetes
from her mentor, U.S. District Court Judge Martin L.C. Feldman of Louisiana, as well
as from several local children.
AAP President Kyle E. Yasuda, M.D., FAAP, said the Academy confronted these challenges head on, building relationships to advance child health.
After a lifetime of being let down, abandoned and raped while living in foster care, Josh Shipp learned it only takes one caring adult to turn things around.
Saturday photo slideshow
Check out photos from the President's Welcome Reception, Peds 21, Community Cares,
Kids' Camp and plenary talks.
Check out video previews of some of the top talks at the National Conference
Preview talks on gun safety, autism, teen behavior, sleep and negotiations.
Members of the National Conference Planning Group offer expert advice.
Build some time into your schedule during the AAP National Conference to take advantage of all the Big Easy has to offer.
FRIDAY
Opioids crisis topic of Pediatrics for the 21st Century program
Expert presentations will address neonatal abstinence syndrome, unintentional exposures,
high-risk youths and pain management.
SATURDAY
Take the guesswork out of ordering labs for infectious diseases
ID specialist to provide guidance on ordering the correct test and interpreting the
results.
Probiotics are big business, but do they deliver for patients?
Experts to lay out evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of probiotics, as well
as caveats to consider.
Endocrinologist to discuss diagnosis, management of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women.
Differentiate incidental from concerning findings on neuroimaging
Experts will present cases, and attendees will use a response system to indicate what
they think the correct diagnosis and treatment options are.
Learn strategies to help teens get some Zs Video|Story
Developmental behavioral pediatrician to discuss how to help overscheduled night owls
get enough sleep.
What will it take to spark your interest in firearm safety? Video|Story
Session to outline four ways you can protect children from gun violence.
Listen up: Excessive noise is a public health issue
Find out what you can do to protect children’s hearing.
What anesthesiologists want you to know about preoperative preparation
Information provided by general pediatricians can change the course of anesthetics.
SUNDAY
Learn strategies to help teens get some Zs Video|Story
Developmental behavioral pediatrician to discuss how to help overscheduled night owls
get enough sleep.
Endocrinologist to discuss diagnosis, management of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women.
Data suggest the rate of psychiatric diagnoses in young children is comparable to asthma.
Pediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana.
Speaker to emphasize the importance of looking at the opioid crisis from a public health standpoint.
Co-chairs of the Bright Futures Steering Committee will explain how to use tools, forms and the Periodicity Schedule to structure well-child visits.
Infectious disease specialist, orthopedic surgeon team up to discuss evaluation and management of limping child.
Learn how to identify behavioral disorders and decide when patients require a referral to a mental health professional.
Pediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana. Learn how to address social determinants of health using quality improvement approaches, community partnerships.
What will it take to spark your interest in firearm safety? Video|Story
Session to outline four ways you can protect children from gun violence.
Developmental behavioral pediatrician aims to help pediatricians become more confident in providing care to patients with ADHD.
Interactive session to focus on how and why to negotiate effectivelyVideo|Story
Practice techniques during an interactive session.
MONDAY
Data suggest the rate of psychiatric diagnoses in young children is comparable to asthma.
Pediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana.
Session aims to bring needs of siblings to the forefront.
Get an update on the research behind the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
Co-chairs of the Bright Futures Steering Committee will explain how to use tools, forms and the Periodicity Schedule to structure well-child visits.
Developmental behavioral pediatrician aims to help pediatricians become more confident in providing care to patients with ADHD.
Pediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana. Learn how to address social determinants of health using quality improvement approaches, community partnerships.
Plenary speaker to urge pediatricians to become climate activists.
Boost your nutrition know-how during an interactive session.
Session to explore situations in which a child may disclose abuse and questions pediatricians should ask the child.
Pediatric hematologist to discuss how to use CBC parameters to effectively interpret cytopenias.
The ECHO Autism program links primary care physicians with autism experts via videoconferencing.
Get an update on research into this emerging condition and likely causes.
Help patients hone abilities, confidence, desire to be physically active.
Faculty will present case scenarios based on content from PREP Self-Assessment.
AAP, ACOG issued separate but aligned documents on care for these infants.
TUESDAY
Boost your nutrition know-how during an interactive session.
Pediatric hematologist to discuss how to use CBC parameters to effectively interpret cytopenias.
Learn about interventions and resources to help relatives who have taken on parental responsibilities.
Help patients hone abilities, confidence, desire to be physically active.
Find out how you can advocate for children in as little as 5 minutes.
Psychiatrist to discuss youth suicide crisis, how to intervene
Plenary to focus on pediatricians' role in identifying young people who are at risk
and implementing evidence-based strategies.
