2025 NCH Pediatric Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Conference

Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - Saturday, November 22, 2025, 1:30 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (12.00 hours), BOC (Athletic Trainer) (12.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.00 hours)

This conference is designed for physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who treat pediatric patients with sports medicine injuries and orthopedic problems. Attendees may choose to attend in-person or virtually on Friday where afternoon breakout tracks in Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, and MSK Ultrasound will be available. Saturday's program is only available in-person.

1. Outline the treatment interventions for an athlete that is suffering from slipping rib syndrome
2. Know the level of specialization that is appropriate for children and adolescents to keep them healthy and free from burnout
3. Explain the importance of identifying bone tumors in children
4. Recognize the myths associated with concussion prevention
5. Assess the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of shin pain in athletes
6. Identify the latest approach to diagnosing and treating scoliosis

Registration will close Friday, November 14, 2025.

* Note the virtual conference is only available in real time, there will not be a recorded option for viewing.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (12.00 hours), BOC (Athletic Trainer) (12.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.00 hours)
7.00 credits will be provided for completion of Friday's program only.

Medicine CME 
Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapy
This course will be submitted to the OPTA for 7.0 PT CEUs for Friday, 4.0 for the Rehab Track on Saturday, and 5.0 for the MSK Ultrasound track on Saturday.

Athletic Training
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (BOC AP#: P3772) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 12.0 Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

AAPA Statement

Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.   

Cancellation Policy

We are unable to accommodate requests to convert in-person registration to virtual participation after registration closes on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].
Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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