Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
November 7-9, 2025
Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
November 7-9, 2025
Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
November 7-9, 2025
Pediatrics in the Park 2025
The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to present Pediatrics in the Park, our annual Fall CME Meeting, taking place November 7–9, 2025, at the beautiful Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
This year's conference will offer a robust, multidisciplinary lineup of sessions covering key topics in pediatric care including infectious diseases, cardiology, dermatology, coding and practice management, sleep disorders, advocacy, trauma-informed care, public health policy, and wellness for pediatric professionals.
The conference features four specialized seminar tracks on Friday: Coding & Practice Management, Hospital Medicine, Wellness & DEI, and a joint seminar for Pediatric Nurses and Practice Managers. These will be followed by two days of general sessions with distinguished faculty from across Georgia and the nation.
New This Year!
Pediatric Nursing & Practice Management Seminar
Perfect for pediatric nurses, practice managers, and team leaders!
Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to elevate your pediatric practice during the Pediatric Nursing and Practice Management Seminar. Three hours of education to help your team master evidence-based protocols, learn essential management strategies, get regulatory updates, and earn CE credits.
Lodging & Accommodations
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4021 Lakeview Drive | Stone Mountain, GA 30083 November 7-9, 2025
We are excited to host this year's Pediatrics in the Park conference at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort, a serene, family-friendly getaway nestled in the heart of Stone Mountain Park—just 30 minutes outside of Atlanta.
The Georgia Chapter has secured a special room rate of $169 per night exclusively for conference attendees.
About the Resort
Surrounded by 3,200 acres of forests, trails, and lakes, the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort is an ideal blend of comfort and natural beauty - perfect for relaxing between sessions or enjoying a weekend retreat.
Amenities Include:
- Spacious guest rooms with private balconies or patios (many with lake or forest views)
- Indoor heated pool and outdoor pool
- On-site Waterside Restaurant, serving Southern-inspired fare with scenic views
- Fitness center, bike rentals, and access to Stone Mountain Park's championship golf courses
- Close proximity to family-friendly attractions like mini-golf, paddle boats, and hiking trails
Registered attendees can look forward to a peaceful, inspiring setting for learning, networking, and recharging.
Conference Agenda
Friday, November 7
9:00 - 9:05 am: Welcome & Announcements
9:05 - 9:55 am: Essential Ingredients for Successful Websites
Faculty: Rebecca Schaad
9:55 - 10:45 am: Topic: Leadership
Faculty: Alisa Vaughn
10:45 - 11:00 am: Break with exhibitors
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Increase Visibility & Build Trust in Your Community
Faculty: Rebecca Schaad
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Questions and Answers
9:00 - 9:05 am: Welcome & Announcements
9:05 - 9:55 am: Self-care Among Pediatric Professionals: Wellness Matters
Faculty: Nadine Kaslow, MD
9:55 - 10:45 am: The Health and Well-Being of Georgia Children in 2025
Faculty: Stephen Patrick, MD
10:45 - 11:00 am: Break with exhibitors
11:00 - 11:45 am: Trauma-informed Care
Faculty: Stan Sonu, MD
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Questions and Answers
1:30 - 1:35 pm: Welcome & Announcements
1:35 - 2:25 pm: Top Articles in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Faculty: Chi-lan Tran, MD & Marissa Balkcom, MD
2:25 - 3:20 pm: Managing Acute Headache in Hospitalized Children: Evidence-Based Pathways
Faculty: Jasmine Christina Forte, MD
3:20 - 3:45 pm: Break with exhibitors
3:45 - 4:40 pm: Topic: Cyclic Vomiting
Faculty: Jordan Weitzner, MD
1:30 - 1:35 pm: Welcome & Announcements
1:35 - 4:00 pm: The Changing Landscape of Pediatrics
1:35 - 2:10 pm: General Overview: Child Health and WIC
Faculty: Fozia Eskew & Kylia Crane, RDN, LD
2:10 - 2:55 pm: Vaccine Hesitancy
Faculty: Barbara Turner, BSN, RN
2:55 - 3:05 pm: Break with exhibitors
3:05 - 3:50 pm: A Legal Dose: Pediatric Vaccinations
Faculty: Karen Schuller & Cash Morris
3:50 - 4:00 pm: Panel/ Structured Q and A
All faculty
Saturday, November 8
8:30 - 9:00 am: Registration Opens/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits Open
9:00 - 9:05 am: Welcome and Announcements
9:05 - 9:45 am: Sickle cell disease: Back to Basics and Into the Future – From Penicillin and Vaccines to Gene therapy
Faculty: Beatrice Gee, MD
9:45 - 10:30 am: Topic: HPV
Faculty: James Campbell, MD
10:30 - 10:45 am: Break with Exhibitors
10:45 - 11:30 am: Marty Michaels Advocacy Lecture
Faculty: Melinda Willingham, MD
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Screening and Diagnosis of Skull Abnormalities in Infants
Faculty: Jacob Lepard, MD and Katherine Chandler
12:00 pm: Plenary Session Adjourn
12:00 - 1:15 pm: Annual Awards Luncheon
1:20 - 2:05 pm: Topic: Cardiology
Faculty: Andrew Dodgen, MD
2:05 - 2:50 pm: Topic: Rashes to Refer
Faculty: Meredith Steuer, MD
2:50 pm: Plenary Session Adjourn
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Reception
Sunday, November 9
8:00 - 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:05 am: Welcome and Announcements
9:05 - 9:50 am: Topic: Sleep Disorders
Faculty: Manisha Malik, MD
9:50 - 10:35 am: Topic: General Updates on Pediatric Vaccines
Faculty: James Campbell, MD
10:35 - 10:45 am: Break
10:45 - 11:30 am: Pediatric Resident Jeopardy
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Topic: Dermatology Case Presentation
Faculty: Meredith Steuer, MD
12:15 pm: Closing Remarks & Adjourn Meeting
Interested in exhibiting?
Register for Pediatrics in the Park 2025
Dates & Times
November 7, 2025 to
November 9, 2025
Location
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4021 Lakeview Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083