Pediatric Organizations and Meetings for 2015
Academy for Eating Disorders
http://www.aedweb.org/web/index.php
The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership
in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention.
Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB) Webinar: Clinicians in Recovery Part II
with Carolyn Costin, MA, MFT, MEd, and Melainie Rogers, MS, RD
January 23, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
Free CSAB Webinar: Childhood Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders with Susan Gutwill, MS,
LCSW
February 6, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
'Understanding Male Eating Disorders' Full Day Training Event
February 6, 2015
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Free CSAB Webinar: Practical Tips in Treating Eating Disorders with Judith Rabinor, PhD
February 13, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
Free CSAB Webinar: Eating Disorders and Neurobiology with Dr Jeffery DeSarbo, DO
February 20, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
'Understanding Male Eating Disorders' Full Day Training Event
February 20, 2015
London, United Kingdom
Free CSAB Webinar: Bariatric and Cosmetic Surgery with Dr Catherine Baker-Pitts, LCSW,
PhD
February 27, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
CSAB Webinar: Nutrition and Eating Disorders with Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD
March 27, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
Clinical Teaching Day
April 22, 2015
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
2015 International Conference on Eating Disorders
April 23-25, 2015
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
CSAB Webinar: Psychodynamic Perspectives for Eating Disorders with Kathryn Zerbe, MD
May 29, 2015
New York City, New York (online)
Somatic Experiencing and Eating Disorders with Jennifer Silacci, LCSW, SEP, and Tulasi
Jordan, LCSW, SEP
June 26-June 27, 2015
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
New York City, New York
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://s36.a2zinc.net/clients/aap2013/NCE2013/public/Content.aspx?ID=188&sortMenu=130000
The academy is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and
well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
AAP National Conference & Exhibition
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
October 24-27, 2015
Washington, DC
American Pediatric Society/Society for Pediatric Research
https://www.aps-spr.org/events/calendar/
http://www.aspneph.com/educationmeetings.asp
The focus of the American Pediatric Society is to advance academic pediatrics by promoting
pediatric research and scholarship. The society serves as a strong and effective advocate for
academic pediatrics, recognizing and honoring achievement, and cultivating excellence,
diversity, and equity in the field of pediatrics through advocacy, scholarship, education, and
leadership development. The focus of the Society for Pediatric Research is to foster the research
and career development of investigators engaged in the health and well-being of children and
youth, and to encourage young investigators engaged in research that is of benefit to children.
This is accomplished by providing a forum for interchange of ideas and an opportunity for these
young investigators to present their work.
The Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman 4th International Conference on Pediatric Chronic
Diseases, Disability and Human Development
January 20-23, 2015
Jerusalem, Israel
Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR) Annual Conference
January 29-31, 2015
Carmel, California
Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR) Annual Conference
February 26-28, 2015
New Orleans, Louisiana
4th Global Congress for Consensus in Pediatrics and Child Health (CIP)
March 19-22, 2015
Marrakech, Morocco
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) Annual Meeting
March 20-22, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The 118th Annual Meeting of the Japan Pediatric Society
April 17-19, 2015
Osaka International Convention Center
Osaka, Japan
PAS/ASPN Annual Meeting
April 25-28, 2015
San Diego, California
European Academy of Paediatrics Educational Congress & MasterCourse
September 17-20, 2015
Oslo, Norway
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO)
http://www.aspho.org/education/content/annualmeeting.html
ASPHO is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to promoting optimal care of children and
adolescents with blood disorders and cancer by advancing research, education, treatment, and
professional practice.
ASPHO’s 28th Annual Meeting
May 6-9, 2015
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
http://www.aspneph.com/educationmeetings.asp
The society’s primary goals are to promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through
advocacy, education, and research, and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific
investigation.
PAS/ASPN Annual Meeting
April 25-28, 2015
San Diego, California
Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
http://www.annualconference.cps.ca/pages/future-conferences
CPS members are committed to working together to advance the health of children and youth by
nurturing excellence in health care, advocacy, education, research, and support of its
membership.
92nd CPS Annual Conference
June 24-27, 2015
Toronto, Canada
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
http://www.chop.edu/service/neonatology/professional-resources/neonatal-nutritionpracticum.html
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia® offers the Neonatal Nutrition Practicum for registered
dietitians and registered dietitian nutritionists who are new to the neonatal setting. Enrollment is
limited to four dietitians for each 1-week practicum, held annually. The program includes on-site
experience in the Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit and the Clinical Nutrition Department at
the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Neonatal Nutrition Practicum: From Theory to Practice
April 27-May 1, 2015
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Check Web site for other upcoming session dates and application deadlines.
International Pediatric Association
http://www.neoconference.com/
The association’s vision is that all children will have the right to the highest attainable standard
of health, and the opportunity to grow, develop, and fulfill to their human potential.
CQI Symposium
February 18, 2015
Orlando, Florida
NEO: The Conference for Neonatology
February 19-22, 2015
Orlando, Florida
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
http://www.ispad.org/jointispad-apeg2015/home
ISPAD aims to promote clinical and basic science, research, education, and advocacy in
childhood and adolescent diabetes.
ISPAD + Australian Paediatric Endocrine Group 2015 Joint Annual Conference
October 7-10, 2015
Brisbane, Australia
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/neda-conference
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for
prevention, cures, and access to quality care.
2015 Annual NEDA Conference
Check Web site for details
The 12th London International Eating Disorders Conference
March 18, 2015
London, United Kingdom
http://www.mahealthcareevents.co.uk/cgi-bin/go.pl/conferences/detail.html?conference_uid=408
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
http://www.naspghan.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=56
Millions of children are living with digestive and nutritional disorders. The society’s foundation
works to advance the treatment and management of these conditions.
1st Year Fellows Conference
January 22-25, 2015
Bonaventure Hotel
Weston, Florida
3rd Year Fellows Conference
February 5-8, 2015
Doubletree Paradise Valley
Scottsdale, Arizona
2nd Year Fellows Conference
March 4-8, 2015
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Scottsdale, Arizona
NASPGHAN 2015 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course
October 7-10, 2015
Washington Hilton
Washington, DC
Obesity Society
http://www.obesity.org/meetings-and-events/annual-meeting.htm
The Obesity Society is committed to advancing policy changes that address the current epidemic
of obesity. Its advocacy program has three leading objectives—to assist in the development of
programs designed to prevent obesity, to ensure patients have access to quality medical care for
obesity treatment, and to increase funding of obesity research.
Annual Meeting
Check Web site for details
Obesity Week 2015
Check Web site for details
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)
http://www.adolescenthealth.org/Meetings/2015-Annual-Meeting.aspx
The society is a multidisciplinary organization of health professionals who are committed to
advancing the health and well-being of adolescents.
SAHM 2015 Annual Meeting
Embracing Transitions: Promoting Health Through Adolescence and Young Adulthood
March 18-21, 2015
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Society for Pediatric Pathology
http://www.spponline.org/meetings.asp
The society’s aim is to foster research, education, and practice pertaining to pediatric pathology,
and to provide a forum for discourse among its members.
2015 Society for Pediatric Pathology Spring Meeting
March 21-22, 2015
Boston, Massachusetts
Fall Meeting
Check Web site for information
Contributed by Elaine Koontz, RDN, LD/N
Review Date 9/14
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