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Forward36th Annual Pediatric Neurology Update
The 36TH Annual Pediatric Neurology Update, co-sponsored by the Divisions of Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Neurogenetics and Neurosurgery at Children’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C., (ranked 4th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report) will take place on April 16, 2026. The focus will be on innovations in disorders of intracranial pressure and head pain.
* This is a hybrid event with the option to attend in-person or virtually *
The Update will feature speakers from Children’s National and other internationally renowned experts and will be held at the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus. The Update will highlight 4 major areas:
- Primary and Secondary Disorders of Intracranial Pressure
- Advances in Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
- Neurodevelopmental, Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Needs of Patients Recovering from Disorders of Intracranial Pressure
- Hydrocephalus and Current Approaches
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support
This education activity has received financial support from Neurelis and Theranica.
These ineligible companies had no influence or control over the content, faculty selection, planning, or delivery of the educational activities.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
Learning Objectives
- Analyze and compare invasive and non‑invasive intracranial pressure assessment methods in pediatric patients. Analyze and compare invasive and non‑invasive intracranial pressure assessment methods in pediatric patients.
- Apply evidence‑based diagnostic and management strategies for pediatric intracranial hypertension and hydrocephalus across the age spectrum.
- Assess and integrate multisystem manifestations of intracranial pressure disorders into comprehensive, multidisciplinary care with rehabilitative support.
- Evaluate long‑term outcomes and treatment‑related risks of medical and surgical therapies for hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure disorders.
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Marc Di Sabella, Associate Chief of Neurology Operations. Director, Headache Program. Medical Director, Neurology Education. Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Child Neurology
Tayyba Anwar, MD
Robert Avery
Mahdieh Bodaghi, Board certified adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist
Justin Burton, MD
Kelsey Christoffel, MD
Cemal Karakas, MD
Abhaya Kulkarni, MD, PhD
Rebecca Lane
Courtney Long, M.Ed. CCC-SLP, CLC, NTMTC
Mejdi Najjar, MD, RPNI
Tracey Nelsen, AuD
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Nurse: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 6.5 live ANCC contact hours.
Physician: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychology: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. All confirmed participants will earn 6.5 CE credits (Instructional Level, Intermediate Learning) upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.50 ANCCChildren’s National Hospital will provide 6.50 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
- 6.50 APAContinuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. All confirmed participants will earn 6.50 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
- 6.50 ParticipationSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity.
Register for the 36th Annual Pediatric Neurology Update through the external site: Personal Information - 36th Annual Pediatric Neurology Update: Innovating for Cures and Care
After attending the activity and submitting the attendance code, you may claim your Continuing Education (CE) credit by completing the required evaluations on the course site. Click the red “Take Course” button to begin.