Leading Pediatric Experts to Share Insights at Regional CME Event.
Continuing medical education event will bring together leading experts to explore pediatric care, emerging technologies and collaborative approaches to common childhood conditions.
Physicians, physician assistants, and nurses from across the region are invited to attend Empowering Pediatric Providers: New York Pediatric Advances, a continuing medical education event presented by Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Health Physicians and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Louis V. Gersten, Jr. Center for Learning in Armonk, NY.
Designed to enhance clinical knowledge and improve competence in caring for children with common pediatric conditions, the symposium will feature expert-led presentations, interactive discussions and updates on emerging technologies that are shaping the future of pediatric care.
Presented by Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Health Physicians and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 9:10 PM
Place: Louis V Gersten, Jr Center for Learning
20 Old Post Road, Armonk, NY 10504
Register for CME credits
Education Meets Wellness and Networking
The symposium will begin with a complimentary wellness experience led by Master Domingo Colon, senior martial arts instructor from the Tai Chi School of Westchester in New Rochelle, followed by networking, cocktails, appetizers and dinner.
A Focus on Today’s Most Relevant Pediatric Topics
After keynote remarks and presentations, attendees will participate in rotating breakout sessions, allowing them to engage with experts across multiple pediatric specialties and gain practical insights they can apply in their own clinical settings.
The evening’s educational program will explore several high-interest topics providers encounter in everyday practice, including artificial intelligence, aerodigestive disorders, pediatric joint pain and developmental and behavioral concerns.
The keynote presentation, “Off Your Plate, Within Your Reach: Where AI Helps Clinical Work,” will be delivered by Dinesh Rai, MD, who will discuss practical ways artificial intelligence can support healthcare providers and improve clinical workflows.
Attendees will also hear from multidisciplinary pediatric specialists during breakout sessions focused on:
Aerodigestive Care “Beyond the Airway: Your Aerodigestive Questions Answered”
- Jennifer McLevy-Bazzanella, MD (ENT)
- Deepali Tewari, MD (Gastroenterology)
- Daniel Krich, DO (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Joint Pain “Not Just Growing Pains: Joint Disorders in Children”
- Damon DelBello, MD (Orthopedics)
- Christine Hom, MD (Rheumatology)
Early Developmental Diagnosis and Screening “Top Developmental or Behavioral Concerns Presenting to the General Pediatrician: Tips on What to Do and When to Refer”
- Neelofar Butt, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Ana Garnecho, MD
Schedule at a glance
4:30 p.m. – Wellness Event (Tai Chi)
5:15 p.m. – Cocktails, Appetizers & Dinner
6:20 p.m. – Opening remarks
6:30 p.m. – Keynote presentation
7:15 p.m. – Breakout Session 1
7:55 p.m. – Breakout Session 2
8:30 p.m. – Breakout Session 3