Iowa Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Summit

Iowa City, IA US
October 17, 2025

Registration

 

Cost
  • IA AAP Non Members: $50
  • IA AAP Non-Pediatric Trainee: $25
  • Medical Students: $0 
  • IA AAP Member: $35 
  • Pediatric Resident or Fellow: $0

Register.

If you have questions, please email Kristina Seier.
 

Description

Provide education for physicians, residents, medical students, nurses, and ancillary staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in delivering high-quality care to pediatric patients.

Agenda

11:45 amRegistration
12:30 pm

Welcome

1:15 pm

Challenging Behaviors / Complex Cases

Sara R. Jeglum, PhD, LP, BCBA-D
Behavioral Analysis, Pediatric Psychology, UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Psychology

  1. Identify common behavioral challenges in pediatric patients with complex medical or developmental profiles.
  2. Differentiate between behavioral symptoms that are developmentally appropriate and those that may require further clinical or behavioral intervention.
  3. Apply behavior management strategies, including evidence-based interventions, to improve outcomes in complex pediatric cases across clinical settings
2:00 pm

Infectious Disease Hot Topic Panel

Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, FAAP
Medical Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Chief Medical Information Officer, UnityPoint Health
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Lukasz Weiner, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases, Clinical Division Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division, Medical Director of Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Joel Waddell, DO
Infectious Diseases Specialist, UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Infectious Diseases

  1. Describe emerging trends in pediatric infectious diseases, including recent outbreaks or changes in clinical guidelines.
  2. Describe treatment protocols in complex or atypical pediatric infectious disease cases.
  3. Recognize and combat misinformation while supporting the autonomy of parents and caregivers.
3:00 pmBreak
3:30 pm

Social Media Advocacy

Nathan Boonstra, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Pediatrics

  1. Explain the role of healthcare professionals in promoting evidence-based pediatric health information on social media platforms.
  2. Recognize common misinformation and develop strategies to address it through digital advocacy.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication techniques for social media channels to engage the public and promote health literacy.
4:00 pm

Neonatal Nutrition and Pasteurized Donor Human Milk  

Temitope Awelewa, MBChB, MPH, FAAP, IBCLC
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa  
Pediatrician, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Pediatrician
 

Tarah Colaizy, MD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Director, Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital

  1. Describe the neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely preterm infants fed donor human milk.
  2. Discuss the indications, safety protocols, and clinical benefits of using pasteurized donor human milk in the neonatal population. 
  3. Understand the outpatient management of the human milk-fed preterm or low birthweight neonates after hospital discharge.
  4. Discuss counseling patients about the safety of common practices involving donor milk sharing.
5:00 pm

Questions and Answers Session

5:15 pmAdjourn
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 1­A
  • 3.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 3.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
10/17/2025
Course expires: 
10/17/2025
Event starts: 
10/17/2025 - 12:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
10/17/2025 - 5:15pm CDT
Cost:
$50.00
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The Graduate Hotel
210 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and the Iowa Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 3.50 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

Thanks to the following company for the generous financial support of this continuing education activity.

  • Abbott Laboratories, on behalf of its Nutrition division

DISCLOSURES

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Temitope Awelewa, MBChB, MPH, FAAP, IBCLC - Speaker
  • Nathan Boonstra, MD, FAAP - Speaker
  • Ashleigh Burt, MD, FAAP - Planning Committee Member
  • Kiersten Cartwright, LMSW - Planning Committee Member
  • Tarah Colaizy, MD, MPH - Speaker
  • Meredith Fishbane-Gordon, MD, FAAP - Planning Committee Member
  • Sara R. Jeglum, PhD, LP, BCBA-D - Speaker
  • Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, FAAP - Planning Committee Member and Panel Member
  • Jessie Marks, MD, FAAP - Planning Committee Member
  • Kristina Seier, LMSW - Activity Director and Coordinator
  • Amy Shriver, MD, FAAP - Planning Committee Member
  • Julie Stecher, MD, FAAP - Planning Committee Member
  • Joel Waddell, DO - Panelist

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated either through peer review by individuals with no relevant financial relationships or attestation to adhere to evidence-based guidelines for clinical recommendations.

  • Marianka Pille, MD, FAAP - Planning Committee Member
    • Self-Managed Stock Shareholder: Eli Lilly, Johnson and Johnson.
    • The financial relationship is not relevant to the content of the educational activity.
  • Lukasz Weiner, MD - Panel Member
    • Grant or Research Support: Shionogi Inc. 
    • The financial relationship is not relevant to the content of the educational activity.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 1­A
  • 3.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 3.50 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$50.00
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Cost
  • IA AAP Non Members: $50
  • IA AAP Non-Pediatric Trainee: $25
  • Medical Students: $0 
  • IA AAP Member: $35 
  • Pediatric Resident or Fellow: $0

Register.

If you have questions, please email Kristina Seier.