Pediatric Pearls Adolescent Medicine

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. Identify abnormal menstrual pattern in teens
2. Develop an evaluation for common causes of abnormal menses
3. Utilize a patient-centered approach to contraceptive counseling and management in adolescents
4. Recognize and manage common challenges related to contraceptive use
5. Explain different presentations and differential diagnoses of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
6. Explore options for treatment of ARFID in multidisciplinary settings
7. Define PrEP and its mehanisms for oral and long-acting injectable
8. Identify adolescent populations at increased risk for HIV acquisition and describe current PrEP regimens appropriate for adolescents
9. Outline key steps for PrEP initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation
10. Explain key aspects of emotional, social, and cognitive development that influence how teens use and respond to social media and social media trends among adolescents
11. Analyze the psychological and social impacts of social media and recognize warning signs and risk behaviors with social media exposure and strategies for healthy use.
12. Articulate the trends in use of nicotine and cannabis products
13. Identify steps to address nicotine and cannabis use in their patients
14. Identify signs and symptoms of disordered eating in adolescents with "normal" or elevated BMI's
15. Develop a script for discussing weight management with adolescents that simultaneously promotes metabolic health and minimizes weight bias
16. Utilize appropriate methods to screen for adolescent substance use
17. Engage in brief interventions with adolescents who use substances
18. Discuss the importance and benefits of gender affirming care for young people
19. Describe the core components of gender affirming care

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.