Two Decades of Progress: Advancing Pediatric Obesity Care

Washington, DC US
September 18, 2026

This conference will celebrate and recognize two decades of pediatric obesity care at Children's National in the IDEAL Clinic. We will acknowledge the founder of IDEAL, Dr.Nazrat Mirza. It will also serve as an educational opportunity for primary care providers and subspecialists, covering the following: Updated approaches to pediatric obesity management, including pharmacotherapy and surgical options. Expert speakers addressing obesity-related medical complications and the management of these conditions.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians 
  • Psychologists  

Learning Objectives

  1. Assess children and adolescents for obesity and obesity related complications.
  2. Apply understanding of obesity bias and stigma to improve care in practice
  3. Recognize and manage common obesity-related comorbidities in the pediatric population, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and psychosocial conditions.
  4. Identify appropriate candidates for pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients with obesity.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 5.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 5.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 5.00 APA
    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 5.00 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
  • 5.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
Course opens: 
07/20/2026
Course expires: 
09/11/2026
Event starts: 
09/18/2026 - 8:30am EDT
Event ends: 
09/18/2026 - 4:30pm EDT
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Washington, DC 20010
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Committee member(s)

Antwion Jefferson

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Shripriya O'Neill

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Susma Vaidya, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Susma Vaidya, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Zachary Kiss, PharmD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Doris Estrada, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sarah Hornack

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mark Kovler, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Eleanor Mackey, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Michele Mietus-Snyder, MD, FAHA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Nazrat Mirza

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mrinmayee Takle

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Susma Vaidya, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Gladys Zimmerman

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. 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 ANCC contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s National Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This program meets ACPE criteria for 5.0 contact hours.

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. Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 CE credits (Instructional Level: Intermediate Learning).

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 5.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 5.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 5.00 APA
    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 5.00 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
  • 5.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
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