This conference is jointly presented by Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology.
Save the Date for 2026: March 3-5, 2026
Registration Opening Soon!
Accreditation/Credit Designation Statement
Provided by Baylor College of Medicine.
Physician
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ethics
The presentation, Ethics in the NICU: Walking in Their Shoes, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 0.75 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Nurses
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Dietitians
The CPE activity application for the 2026 Dr. Diane Anderson Neonatal Nutrition is pending CDR review and approval for CPEUs.
Needs Statement
The impact of nutrition on the growth and development of preterm infants is increasingly recognized, with evidence showing that inadequate early nutrition can have lasting negative effects on long-term outcomes. Despite clear guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), which emphasize fetal nutrient retention and functional normalcy, many premature infants continue to experience suboptimal growth compared to in utero peers. Unique challenges in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), including altered metabolic conditions and the influence of social determinants of health, further complicate nutritional management. Healthcare professionals caring for these vulnerable infants require up-to-date knowledge and skills in parenteral and enteral nutrition, management of complex cases, use of human milk, and post-NICU nutrition, as well as competence in applying new growth charts and addressing the needs of late preterm infants. There is also a need to enhance performance in human milk fortification, malnutrition management, and culturally competent family support. Addressing these educational needs through multidisciplinary collaboration, regular audit, and evidence-based resources is essential to optimize both short- and long-term outcomes for premature infants.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, nurses, neonatal dietitians and other healthcare providers.
Educational Methods
Lectures, panel discussion, small group breakout session.
Activity Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation and possible bias.
