Pediatric Pearls: The Young Athlete

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, virtual


One-day lecture for primary care providers speaking on conditions and injuries impacting their young patient athletes and how to manage them. Topics will include allergy-induced asthma, sports and activity with CHD, ACL injuries, eye injuries, dental trauma, return to play after concussion and other injuries, infectious risks with sports participation, finger and hand injuries and finally avoiding burnout and keeping a positive attitude.

1. Identify history and exam findings that should prompt imaging and/or orthopaedic referral
2. Describe the short – and long-term consequences of ACL injury
3. Identify two common pediatric sports injuries/growth-related concerns
4. Discuss guidance regarding safe return to play
5. Define EIB and understand its clinical significance in athletic populations
6. Explain key pathophysiology mechanisms and environmental triggers of EIB
7. Implement comprehensive prevention & treatment strategies
8. Review hand and finger exam and recognize common injuries
9. Discuss management strategies for pediatric hand and finger injuries
10. Recognize potential activity/sports limitations/restrictions for different forms of pediatric heart disease
11. Dispel some myths and hopefully alleviate some angst regarding pediatric cardiac disease and exercise
12. Identify common sports related eye injuries and risk factors and describe strategies to reduce ocular injury
13. Describe the effect of a concussion on the visual system and the post- concussion vision syndrome
14. Discuss management strategies to minimize symptoms and improve recovery time
15. Recognize and diagnose common dental injuries(e.g., tooth fractures, avulsion, luxation)
16. Manage common dental emergencies and knowhow to differentiate those requiring emergent dental care versus prompt outpatient follow-up
17. Differentiate primary versus permanent teeth and educate families on dental trauma prevention
18. Recognize common infections associated with sports
19. Identify strategies to detect, prevent and respond to infections
20. Name two signs of burnout in youth athletes in competitive sports and name two strategies for promoting resilience in youth athletes in competitive sports

Mailing and/or faxing registration has been discontinued.

Register by January 26, 2026.

ONLINE (preferred method): Preferred method. Registration and payment at luriechildrens.org/pearls.

CALL-IN: Registration and payment by calling Stephanie Cardona at 312.227.7411, or Claudia Cooper at 312.505.1736.

PRICING

MDs, DOs, PhDs, APRNs $145

CIN and CCPA Members, Fellows, RNs, Other Health Care Professionals, Hospital Employees $130

Residents and Medical Students $90 

Registration is due approximately 10 days prior to each course and is non-refundable. If registering for the discount packages, please complete by November 9, 2025. There is a strict no-refund policy unless request is received seven days prior to the event. Consideration will be given to emergency situations and a credit for a future event will be offered.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (5.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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

Thursday, February 5, 2026