Society Business Meetings

Ambulatory Pediatric Association

Suday, May 15
5:00–6:30pm

APA Business Meeting, Armstrong Lecture and Awards
WCC - Room 147

Armstrong Lecture
George Armstrong, an English physician of the 18th century, established the first dispensary for children in London, England, in 1 769. There he served with great devotion and taught others the care of sick children. He is honored as one of the fathers of modern pediatrics, and those who deliver this lecture are also honored as outstanding teachers and contributors to our knowledge of the care of children.  Supported by Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories

Stephen Ludwig
Associate Physician-in-Chief, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Health Care Delivery Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize an innovative and effective program that provides health care in the context of a teaching setting. The program must include residents and/or medical students. It may provide general pediatric care, care to children with special needs (e.g., children with lead poisoning, teenage mothers and their children, or children with chronic illnesses), or a system of care (e.g., an immunization tracking system). The Award recognizes an outstanding program or system of health care.

University Clinic at South Main Public Health Center (South Main Clinic), University of Utah-Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salt Lake Valley Health Department, Salt Lake City, UT

International Health Award
Presented by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association Special Interest Group on International Health

This Award recognizes research done by young investigators in developing countries. Supported by Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories.

A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Rectal Artemether with Intravenous Quinine in the Treatment of Cerebral Malaria in Children
Ruth J. Aceng, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Abstract Number: 1415
The International Health Award abstract will be presented on Sunday, May 15 during the Clinical Research in Emerging Countries Platform Session at 3:45pm.

Ludwig–Seidel Award
Presented by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association Special Interest Group on Pediatric Emergency Medicine

This award recognizes the abstract that represents the best research project in pediatric emergency medicine by a PEM fellow.

Axillary Block Provides Effective Analgesia During Awake Manipulation of Forearm Fractures in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Trial
Kelly L. Kriwanek, Pediatrics, Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, Memphis, TN
Abstract Number: 1562
The Ludwig–Seidel Award abstract will be presented on Monday,     May 16, during the Emergency Medicine II—Analgesia and Sedation Platform Session at 9:15am.

Miller–Sarkin Mentoring Award
The first APA Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award will be awarded posthumously to Steve Miller and Richard Sarkin.

National Pediatric Community Teaching Award
Presented by the APA Special Interest Group for Community-Based Physicians

The National Pediatric Community Teaching Award honors the career of a community-based pediatrician who has performed meritoriously in the area of teaching residents and medical students in the ambulatory setting. Supported by a grant from Mead Johnson Nutritionals.

John R. Poncher, Valparaiso, IN
The National Pediatric Community Teaching Award will be presented on Sunday, May 15 during the APA Special Interest Group for Community-Based Physicians.

Public Policy and Advocacy Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the cumulative contributions of an individual, pediatric department, or program whose public policy and advocacy efforts at the state, regional, national, or international level have improved the health and well-being of infants, children, and/or adolescents.

Ann Botash
SUNY Health Science Center, University Health Care, Syracuse, NY

Ray E. Helfer Award for Innovation in Pediatric Education 
Ray E. Helfer was an esteemed pediatric educator, child advocate and past President of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association. He was a professor of pediatrics and human development at Michigan State University. The purpose of the award is to recognize creative, scholarly work in pediatric education that is described in a paper submitted for the Annual Meeting. The Ray E. Helfer Foundation for Children and Families provides financial support for this award.

The Impact of Duty Hour Restrictions on General Pediatrics Faculty Teaching 
Karen Marcdante, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI  
Abstract Number: 1589
The Ray E. Helfer Award abstract will be presented on Monday, May 16 during the Medical Education: From Work Hours To Assessing the Impact of Medical Education Platform Session at 8:00am.  
 

American Pediatric Society/Society for Pediatric Research

Monday, May 16
12:15pm–1:00pm

Meet the Council Lunch
WCC - Room 144 C

Come join us for lunch!

  • Meet the council members, learn about the APS and SPR

  • Share your ideas with us:

    • Do you have an idea for a new program or initiative?

    • Do you have feedback about the Societies or the annual meeting?

    • Do you want to volunteer for Society activities and/or committees?

 
 

American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Sunday, May 15
6:00pm–6:30pm

ASPHO Business Meeting
Renaissance - Grand Ballroom North


 

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

Monday, May 16
5:00pm–6:00pm

PIDS Business Meeting
WCC - 146