Pediatric Pearls: Navigating Adolescent Concerns

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:20 PM, DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Brook, Oakbrook, IL


A full-day event in Oak Brook covering common adolescent related health concerns.

1. Review causes of pain in adolescent population (Primary dysmenorrhea, Secondary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Obstructions of the genital outflow tract)
2. Discuss evaluation of pelvic pain during adolescence and be able to identify when a pelvic examination is indicated and when imaging US in indicated
3. Utilize a patient-centered approach to contraceptive counseling and management in adolescents
4. Recognize and manage common challenges related to contraceptive use
5. Identify adolescent populations at increased HIV risk and recognize provider-level barriers to PrEP in pediatric settings
6. Define PrEP mechanisms: oral and long-acting injectable and describe current PrEP regimens for adolescents
7. Outline initiation, monitoring & discontinuation steps and apply tailored counseling for each PrEP modality
8. Differentiate cultural competence from clinical humility and explain why humility better supports equitable pediatric care
9. Apply humility micro-skills (5Rs, respectful curiosity, repair, teach-back) to common pediatric scenarios and team interactions
10. Embed humility into supervision and training (behaviorally anchored feedback, psychological safety rituals, diversity/power check-ins)
11. Articulate the trends in use of nicotine and cannabis products
12. Identify steps to address nicotine and cannabis use in their practice
13. Understand different presentations and differential diagnoses of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
14. Explore options for treatment of ARFID in multidisciplinary settings
15. Utilize appropriate methods to screen adolescents for substance use
16. Engage in brief interventions with adolescents who use substances
17. Identify signs and symptoms of disordered eating in adolescents with "normal" or elevated BMIs
18. Develop a script for discussing weight management with adolescents that simultaneously promotes metabolic health and minimizes weight bias
19. Explain importance, benefits of evidence-based gender affirming mental and medical care for young people
20. Describe core components of gender affirming care to support youth and families

Mailing and/or faxing registration has been discontinued.

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 $175

CIN and CCPA Members, Fellows, RNs, Other Health Care Professionals, Hospital Employees $150

Residents and Medical Students $100 

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 5.75 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™ (5.75 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 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, April 16, 2026