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
7:30 - 9:00 am: Registration Open/Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:05 am: Welcome & Announcements
9:05 - 9:55 am: Essential Ingredients for Successful Websites
Faculty: Rebecca Schaad, Solutions Consultant
9:55 - 10:45 am: Culture, Communication, and Change: Future-Proofing Your Pediatric Practice
Faculty: Leslie Baker, Administrator and Consultant
10:45 - 11:00 am: Break with Exhibitors and Pediatric Resident Posters
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Increase Visibility & Build Trust in Your Community
Faculty: Rebecca Schaad, Solutions Consultant
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, PhD, ABPP
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 and Pediatric Resident Posters
11:00 - 11:45 am: Trauma-Informed Care: Humanism in Action
Faculty: Stan Sonu, MD, MPH
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Questions and Answers
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Legally Mine Presents: Safeguarding Wealth: Asset Protection & Tax Strategies
Faculty: Monique Johnson, Legally Mine, LLC
These presentations are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Georgia Chapter AAP or the Pediatrics in the Park program committee. No CME, CNE, or MOC credits are given for this program.
2:00 - 2:05 pm: Welcome & Announcements
2:05 - 2:50 pm: Top Articles in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Faculty: Chi-lan Tran, MD & Marissa Balkcom, MD
2:50 - 3:35 pm: Managing Acute Headache in Hospitalized Children: Evidence-Based Pathways
Faculty: Jasmine Christina Forte, MD
3:35 - 3:50 pm: Break with Exhibitors and Pediatric Resident Posters
3:50 - 4:35 pm: Breaking the Cycle: Update on Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Faculty: Jordan Weitzner, MD
1:30 - 1:35 pm: Welcome & Announcements
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 Causes Tragedy in Paradise
Faculty: Barbara Turner, BSN, RN
2:55 - 3:05 pm: Break with Exhibitors and Pediatric Resident Posters
3:05 - 3:50 pm: A Legal Dose: Pediatric Vaccinations
Faculty: Karen Schuller, JD and Cash Morris, JD
3:50 - 4:00 pm: Panel/ Structured Q and A
Saturday, November 8
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
9:45 - 10:30 am: What’s New with HPV and HPV Vaccination?
Faculty: James Campbell, MD, MS
10:30 - 10:45 am: Break with Exhibitors and Pediatric Resident Posters
10:45 - 11:30 am: Marty Michaels Advocacy Lecture: Lighting the Torch: How Pediatricians Can Lead the Way for Child Health During Turbulent Times
Faculty: Melinda Willingham, MD
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Screening and Diagnosis of Skull Abnormalities in Infants
Faculty: Jacob Lepard, MD & Katherine Chandler, BS, BA
12:00 - 1:15 pm: Georgia Chapter Annual Awards Luncheon
1:20 - 2:05 pm: Preventive Cardiology in Pediatrics: It’s a real thing!
Faculty: Andrew Dodgen, MD
2:05 - 2:50 pm: Rashes to Refer - Dermatological Difficulties
Faculty: Meredith Steuer, MD
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Reception Co-sponsored with Reach out and Read
Sunday, November 9
9:05 - 9:50 am: NeuroZzz : Sleep, Memory and the Restoring Mind
Faculty: Manisha Malik, MBBS, DCH, MD
9:50 - 10:35 am: Pediatric Immunization Update - 2025Pediatric Immunization Update - 2025
Faculty: James Campbell, MD, MS
10:45 - 11:30 am: Pediatric Resident Competition: Jeopardy!
Moderator: Judson Miller, MD Contestants: Emory, Morehouse, Mercer-Macon, and MCG-Augusta
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Dermatology Case Presentation
Faculty: Meredith Steuer, MD
12:15 pm: Closing Remarks & Adjourn Meeting
Pediatric in the Park Supporters
The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics would like to thank the following companies that committed support for activities at Pediatrics in the Park:
Platinum
Gold
Silver
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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