- Pediatricians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric RNs and Nurse Practitioners
- Family Medicine RNs and Nurse Practitioners
- Allied Health Professionals
- Hospital and Industry Professionals
- Pediatric Specialists that include and not limited to:
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Allergy/Immunology
- Behavioral Health
- Endocrinology
16th Annual Mohsen Ziai Pediatric Conference
COVID-19 Update: Latest Information on COVID-19 Event Protocols
The 16th Annual Mohsen Ziai Pediatric Conference is being planned as an in-person event. We continue to monitor US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Virginia Department of Health (VDOH) Guidelines for mass gatherings and will make updates accordingly. Participants in any event should be thoughtful about their individual risks and consider avoiding public gatherings if they are of higher risk. Conference is subject to change to virtual at any time due to Inova and CDC Guidelines.
Conference Overview
This two-day intensive program will provide academic and clinical information in a format that emphasizes the practical application of current concepts relevant to office practice and to professionals involved in the care of children. Pediatric, family practice and emergency physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners will benefit from this year’s program, which includes expert faculty speaking on a variety of current pediatric issues. This conference will be in-person. Agenda is now posted! Click the "Agenda" tab. Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Program Directors:
Cynthia Gibson, MD, MHA
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Peds SL Director, Clinical Excellence
Pediatric Critical Care Physician
Inova LJ Murphy Children's Hospital
Email: Cynthia.Gibson@inova.org
Laura Madoo, DO, FAAP
Pediatrician
Capital Area Pediatrics
Email: Laura.Madoo@inova.org
Inova CME Office:
Brittany Gallagher
Senior Program Manager
Email: brittany.gallagher@inova.org
Questions?
Please email cme@inova.org with any questions

This CME Program is Designed for:
Keynote Address: Dr. Bekenstein Pediatric Lecture
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In Memoriam
The Mohsen Ziai M.D. Pediatric Endowment was established in 1991 to support pediatric education, research, and program development. Thanks to many colleagues and friends, as well as former students and residents in Fairfax, Rochester, New York, and around the world, the balance reached $1.9 million dollars including interest before being tapped by Dr. Ziai's successors. The chairs have expended well over one million dollars toward major support to this annual conference, multiple REACH Courses provided free of charge to local pediatricians, establishment of a child abuse professorship, including almost half a million dollars for neonatal neurodevelopmental research. Additional support by current beneficiaries of the Endowment is needed to continue such enrichment of support to community pediatric caregivers. Please consider an annual donation to this cause to honor Dr. Ziai's memory and legacy. www.inovachildrens.org/giveback.