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Attend Our Next NEO and OB Grand Rounds

Heather Drevna

Pediatrix's commitment to clinical and research excellence is evidenced by our comprehensive educational and professional development opportunities offered online or during live sessions.

The Pediatrix® Neonatology Grand Rounds series addresses pertinent issues that influence the clinical practice of newborn medicine. Webinars are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

On Nov. 4, Reese H. Clark, M.D., will discuss "Groundbreaking Neonatology Articles – A Year in Review." Click here to register for this session.

Dr. Clark, a clinical researcher for the care of critically ill newborns, is consulting associate professor at Duke University. A native of North Carolina, Dr. Clark earned both his Bachelor of Arts and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his pediatrics residency and his neonatal fellowship at Wilford Hall United States Air Forces Medical Center and served in the Air Force for eight-and-a-half years. He helped lead the Pediatrix Center of Research, Education, Quality and Safety from September 1998 until March 2024. He is a board-certified neonatologist who enjoys mentoring clinicians interested in neonatology.

The Pediatrix® OB Grand Rounds series addresses important issues in obstetric medicine.

On Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. ET, Bettina Paek, M.D., MBA, will discuss "Updates from the RAFT Trial: Fetal Renal Agenesis and Fetal Renal Failure." Click here to register for this session.

Dr. Paek is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician who specializes in fetal diagnosis and maternal fetal surgery. Dr. Paek strives to forge a strong alliance with families in providing cutting-edge specialized care with a wholistic approach. Her number one goal is to empower families in their medical decision making and feel supported and cared for on their journey to parenthood. 

Dr. Paek's clinical expertise includes complex identical (monochorionic) twin pregnancies, including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, twin anemia polycythemia sequence and selective growth restriction. In addition, she specializes in the diagnosis of fetal conditions that may require treatment or surgery during the pregnancy, or soon after, such as myelomeningocele or congenital diaphragmatic hernia. She is also a clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington.

Please plan to join us for these important webinars and check out our catalog of previous neonatology and obstetric webinars available on demand.

Pediatrix is also pleased to again host NEO: The Conference for Neonatology, one of the most esteemed events in neonatology.

Held Feb. 17-19, 2027, NEO addresses cutting-edge yet practical aspects of neonatal medicine. Educational sessions are conducted by many of the foremost experts in the field, who address neonatal-perinatal topics for which they have become renowned. 

The conference provides valuable clinical information that participants can bring back to their neonatal intensive care units to improve the care they provide. Neonatologists, advanced practitioners and allied health professionals can earn accredited continuing education while attending the NEO Conference. Learn more about the three-day conference, including information on speakers and a detailed agenda.

Don't miss out on early bird pricing — rates go up Dec. 7. Please visit our website for registration and hotel information.

Accreditation

Accreditation Statements are applicable for each one-hour webinar.

The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety designates this Internet Live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety designates this Internet Live activity for a maximum of 1 nursing contact hour. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.