Pediatric Pearls: Neonate, Newborn & Infancy

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM, virtual / online


One-day virtual program designed for the primary care professionals covering topics that patients face in utero, at birth and through early infancy. Topics may include genetic testing in pregnant women, neonate stressors, circumcision, ambiguous genitalia, NICU graduate, infant sleep and SIDS, newborn screening and breastfeeding.

1. Describe features of common penile anomalies
2. Outline features of contemporary multidisciplinary care for patients with differences of sex development (DSD)/intersex conditions
3. Detail anatomic criteria for newborn circumcision suitability
4. Distinguish differences between newborn and operative circumcision procedures and timing
5. Manage growth and nutrition in the early post-discharge period
6. Identify and manage early developmental concerns
7. Discuss genetic tests available in pregnancy
8. Compare and contrast screening versus diagnostic testing options
9. Describe classical presentation of inborn errors of metabolism.
10. Review the approach to metabolic newborn screening program in Illinois
11. Evaluate newborn screening in management of emergent metabolic evaluations
12. Identify and differentiate between common and uncommon causes of fussiness in infants, including gastrointestinal issues, sleep disturbances, and developmental variations
13. Implement effective, individualized management plans for fussy infants, incorporating both non-pharmacological interventions and, when appropriate, pharmacological treatments
14. Discuss what makes late preterm infants different from term infants
15. Recognize ways to mitigate the challenges that late preterm infants initially have
16. Describe common errors in car seat selection, installation, and use
17. Explain the current epidemiology of SIDS/SUID
18. Guide families on infant products for car seat and sleep

*Mailing and/or faxing registration has been discontinued.

Register by November 30, 2025.

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 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For questions or more information, call 312.227.7411 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 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.