2026 Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference for Primary Care Clinicians

Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (5.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.00 hours), APA Credit(s) (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 hours)

This one-day, hybrid conference is aimed to provide primary care and general pediatric clinicians with up-to-date information on the identification, diagnosis, and management of common gastrointestinal conditions. Additionally, attendees will receive practical resources to help care for their patients, and the opportunity to build community with the pediatric gastroenterology team at NCH via discussion and networking.

1. Review basic pathophysiology for common gastroenterology conditions specifically constipation, celiac disease, functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, feeding difficulty to name a few.
2. Utilize relevant diagnostic testing and know the relevant situations where diagnostic testing is helpful in common pediatric gastroenterology conditions and implement change to initial diagnostics commonly see in the clinic or hospital setting.
3. Assess initial therapeutics for common gastroenterology conditions including implementing change to the management approach to infant reflux and constipation.
4. Assess the multidisciplinary care model used across pediatric gastroenterology to confirm where a team approach has been successful and use to find ways to incorporate into pediatric practice.
5. Examine certain red flag symptoms or physical exam findings for patients that require a more expedited referral from the clinic or hospital setting.
6. Demonstrate effective communication strategies to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care outcomes.

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

Cancellation Policy

We are unable to accommodate requests to convert in-person registration to virtual participation after registration closes on Friday, March 20, 2026.

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.

Friday, March 27, 2026