American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians Spring Conference 2025

Hello! We want to invite you to join us for the ACOP 2025 Spring Conference at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, VA, April 3-6, 2025. We are busy putting the finishing touches on a wonderful program and I hope you can join us! We will hear from a range of speakers on a variety of pediatric subjects.
The conference will kick off Thursday afternoon with a developmental approach to OMT. We will also have a wonderful lecture on otitis media and sinus drainage. On Friday, we will feature presentations on PANDAS and another neurologic topic before moving on to two interesting and timely topics: pediatric military medicine and emergency preparedness for our population. The afternoon will showcase gastroenterology, nephrology, and genetics lectures.
Saturday will begin with psychology and social determinants of health. Next, we are incredibly pleased and excited to announce our James M. Watson Lecturer this year is AOA President, Theresa Hubka, DO. She will be speaking about “How to Navigate the Changing Tides of Healthcare Advocacy During Challenging Times.” Following President Hubka’s lecture, we will have our moderated poster session. We will conclude our day with the member business lunch and awards.
You will have Saturday afternoon for your leisure. Hopefully, you will be able to slip into Washington, DC and see a museum, take in the sights in Alexandria,  or relax at the hotel and catch up with friends and colleagues.
We close out our conference on Sunday morning with two sets of great lectures. Pediatric anesthesia, pain management, and palliative care will start our morning. Then we will have two excellent lectures on pediatric obesity.
We look forward to seeing you all in Virginia in April. If we are lucky, we will see some peak cherry blossoms. But regardless we will have amazing lectures from dynamic speakers!
The American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) Spring Conference 2025 is primarily designed for:

Osteopathic pediatricians and physicians specializing in pediatric care
Medical educators and faculty involved in pediatric training
Residents and medical students pursuing pediatrics
Healthcare professionals interested in the latest developments in pediatric medicine

The conference offers continuing medical education (CME) opportunities and features a hybrid format—both in-person in Alexandria, Virginia, and virtual attendance options. It’s a great platform for networking, learning from leading experts, and staying current with pediatric best practices
 
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*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below
ACOP 2025 Spring Conference – Printable Program.pdf
April 3 Full Live.mp4
April 4 Full Live.mp4
April 5 Full Live.mp4
April 6 Full Live.mp4
 
* Detail:

Thursday, April 3, 2025

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer – First Floor

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Welcome
Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor

SESSION I: OMT
Moderators: Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP; Rosita Saul; Lakshmi Meenakshi Immaneni
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Pediatric Development and OMT
Samantha K. Tyler, DO
Learning Objectives

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

LAB – Pediatric Development and OMT
Samantha K. Tyler, DO
Learning Objectives

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

OMT and Management of Upper Respiratory Infections
Camron Lynn Johnson-Privitera, DO, FAAP
Learning Objectives

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

LAB – OMT and Management of Upper Respiratory Infections
Camron Lynn Johnson-Privitera, DO, FAAP
Learning Objectives

Friday, April 4, 2025

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer – First Floor

BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
7:00AM – 7:45AM
Location: Potomac / Foyer – First Floor

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM

Welcome/Announcements
Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; David M. King, DO, FACOP
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor

SESSION II: Neurology
Moderators: Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Lindsay M. Abel
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

PANS and PANDAS
Susan Swedo, MD
Learning Objectives

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM

Seizures – When to Order the EEG
Jennifer Jaskiewicz, DO
Learning Objectives

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Q & A Discussion

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
9:45AM – 10:15AM
Location: Potomac / Foyer – First Floor

SESSION III: Military Medicine & Emergency Preparedness
Moderators: Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Madison P. Craft
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Military Medicine for the Pediatrician
Paul Patterson, MD, PhD
Learning Objectives

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Emergency Preparedness for Families
Paul Patterson, MD, PhD
Learning Objectives

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Q & A Discussion

LUNCH ON OWN
12:00PM – 1:30PM

SESSION IV: Gastroenterology
Moderators: Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP; Sukriti Prashar
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Long-term Effects of Gastroschisis, Omphalocele, Short Bowel from NEC
Gabriele Meyer, DO
Learning Objectives

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

GERD and Gastroparesis
Gabriele Meyer, DO
Learning Objectives

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Q & A Discussion

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:15PM – 3:45PM
Location: Potomac / Foyer – First Floor

SESSION V: Genetics & Disorders
Moderators: Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP; Rosita Saul
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

New, Up-And-Coming, and Experimental Targeted Genetic Therapies
Joshua Baker, DO
Learning Objectives

4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Kidney Disorders 101 (Nephrotic Syndrome, Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis)
Caitlin Peterson, DO
Learning Objectives

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Q & A Discussion

STUDENT SESSION (Students Only)
Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Preclinical to Clinical Panel: Transition from Classroom to Clinic
Lindsay M. Abel; Madison P. Craft; Sukriti Prashar
Learning Objectives

RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Potomac / Foyer – First Floor

STUDENT SOCIAL
8:00PM – 10:00PM

Saturday, April 5, 2025

7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Registration
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer – First Floor

BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
7:00AM – 8:00AM
Location: Potomac / Foyer – First Floor

SESSION VI: Psychology and Social Determinants of Health
Moderators: Marta S. Diaz-Pupek, DO, FACOP, FAAP; Sukriti Prashar
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Identifying Dysmorphia
Sade D. Frazier, DO
Learning Objectives

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM

Implicit Bias Training in Medical Education
Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP
Learning Objectives

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Q & A Discussion

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
9:45AM – 10:15AM
Location: Potomac / Foyer – First Floor

SESSION VII: Watson Lecture
Moderators: Jamee Goldstein, DO, FACOP; Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

2025 James M. Watson Memorial Lecture: How to Navigate the Changing Tides of Healthcare Advocacy During Challenging Times
Teresa A. Hubka, DO
Learning Objectives

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Q & A Discussion

MODERATED POSTER SESSION
Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Moderated Posters

BUSINESS LUNCH & AWARDS CEREMONY
12:30PM – 2:00PM
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor

STUDENT SESSION (Students Only)
Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Understanding The Match and SOAP
Tyree M.S. Winters, DO, FACOP, FAAP
Learning Objectives

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pediatric Program Director Panel (In-Person Attendees Only)
Learning Objectives

Sunday, April 6, 2025

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Registration
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer – First Floor

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:00AM – 7:30AM
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer – First Floor

SESSION VIII: Pain, Palliative and Anesthesia Care
Moderator: David M. King, DO, FACOP
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Racial Disparities in Pain Management
Elisha Peterson, MD, FAAP
Learning Objectives

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Pediatric Palliative Care: Five Things to Know
Joann B. Hunsberger, MD
Learning Objectives

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Nil per os (NPO) Guidelines for Pediatric Patients
Emmett E. Whitaker, MD
Learning Objectives

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Q & A Discussion

STUDENT SESSION (Students Only)
Location: Washington / Jefferson – Second Floor

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Student Advocacy: What Can We Do and How?
Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP
Learning Objectives

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Op-Ed Writing Workshop: Where and How to Begin
Madison P. Craft; Jason R. Jackson, DO, FACOP

SESSION IX: Obesity Treatment and Metabolic Syndrome
Moderators: David M. King, DO, FACOP; Lakshmi Meenakshi Immaneni
Location: Grand Ballroom – First Floor
 Ask The Speaker

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Engaging Families in Obesity Treatment
Colony S. Fugate, DO, FACOP
Learning Objectives

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

Obesity Related Metabolic Dysfunction in Pediatric Populations
Colony S. Fugate, DO, FACOP
Learning Objectives

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Q & A Discussion

11:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Conference Adjourn