Global Child Health Course - April 13th, 2026

April 13, 2026

The purpose of this course is to prepare the participants for participation in global and “glocal” (global-local) health care experiences through examining global health issues including health care delivery, disease burden, and resource allocation; recognize, diagnose, and manage common illnesses and tropical diseases seen outside the United States; refine clinical judgment and diagnostic skills necessary in lower resource settings through case-based discussion and simulation; and discuss principles of bioethics.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 6.25 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 6.25 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 7.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
04/13/2026
Course expires: 
06/16/2026
Event starts: 
04/13/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/13/2026 - 4:30pm EDT
Part of: 
Global Child Health Course Spring 2026
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Global Child Health Course
April 13, 2026
Dr. Saji Perera, Krisiti Myers MSN
08:00am - 08:30am
Dr. Saji Perera, Krisiti Myers MSN
08:30am - 09:00am
Dr. Kristen Breslin
09:00am - 10:00am
Dr. Leah Greenspan Hodor
10:15am - 11:15am
Gwyneth Cotes, MPH
11:15am - 12:00pm
Dr. Nimisha Baja, Dr. Laura O'Neill
12:15pm - 01:00pm
Lindsey Denny, MPH
01:15pm - 02:15pm
Dr. Kathy Ferrer
02:30pm - 03:30pm
Krisiti Myers MSN
03:30pm - 04:30pm
Children's National Hospital 3.5 WW, Medical Education Conference Room
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Speaker(s)

Nimisha Bajaj, MD/PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristen Breslin, MD MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Gwyneth Cotes, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kathleen Ferrer, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lindsay Naughton, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Laura O'Neill, MD MEd

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.

Credit Designation Statements

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 6.25 LIVE ANCC contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 6.25 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 6.25 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 7.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Please login or register to take this course.

Register for the Global Health Child Course through the external site: Global Child Health Course (Spring 2026)

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.