2026 Pediatric Symposium

Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, NMHS Education Center, Tupelo, MS


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), American Nurses Credentialing Center (6.25 hours), Mississippi Nursing Foundation (6.25 hours), MS Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (6.25 hours), NBCC Credit(s) (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)

The 2026 annual Pediatric Symposium features experts in the pediatric field discussing topics that directly impact our youngest patients.

1. Describe current evidence-based concepts and updated recommendations related to core pediatric topics, including vaccinations, cardiology, infectious diseases, hematology, neurology, and behavioral health.
2. Explain the clinical features, risk factors, and diagnostic considerations for common and emergent pediatric conditions presented during the symposium.
3. Summarize key advances, guidelines, and expert perspectives discussed in the sessions to enhance understanding of contemporary pediatric practice.

1. Attendees will improve their ability to recognize and manage population-specific illnesses using evidence-based approaches, with 90% of participants reporting increased confidence in the post-conference evaluations.
2. Through the post-evaluation, at least 90% of attendees will report the ability to implement into practice methods learned through patient-child interaction therapy.

NMMC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Mississippi Nurses Foundation, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation.  This activity has been awarded for 6.25 contact hour(s). CE#00192-EDI-2427.

North Mississippi Medical Center (DP# SWB12012) is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists; Approval Period: 03/23/2024-03/23/2026

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to North Mississippi Health Services at [email protected].

North Mississippi Health Services reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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North Mississippi Health Services is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact conneCtME at [email protected] or 662-377-3401.

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North Mississippi Health Services Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, May 1, 2026