Fall 2026

The APPD Annual Fall Meeting provides new pediatric program leaders with foundational knowledge in pediatric program management, opportunities to strengthen leadership and professional development skills, and insights into emerging innovations in medical education. Attendees will explore innovative educational strategies, engage in meaningful peer networking, exchange practical solutions to common challenges, and discuss best practices to support excellence in pediatric medical education.

Target Audience:
New Pediatric Program Leaders including program directors, fellowship directors, associate program directors, coordinators, chief residents, vice chairs of education and other new educational leaders!

Program Schedule Times:

Wednesday, September 23: 1:00pm-8:30pm Eastern
Thursday, September 24: 9:00am-4:00pm Eastern

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
1:00pm-1:45pm: Welcome, Overview of the Day, Introduction to APPD

1:45pm-3:15pm: Part 1: Program Organization 101: Basics of Day-to-Day Program Leadership (Part 1)

3:15pm-3:30pm: Networking Break

3:30pm-5:30pm: Community-Building/Section Specific Programming:

Associate Program Directors’
Categorical Program Directors’
Coordinators’ / Administrators’ / Program Specialists
Fellowship Program Directors’

6:30pm-8:30pm: Dinner and Keynote Address: A Special "Fireside Chat" with Drs. Brian Lurie and Tyree Winters.

Hear from Drs. Brian Lurie and Tyree Winters and in an authentic fireside chat exploring leadership, career growth, resilience, and moments that have defined their professional journeys. Moderated by Dr. Joanna Lewis, this interactive conversation will offer valuable perspectives for current and emerging leaders in pediatric medical education.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:00am-9:00am: Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00am-9:00am: Community-Building/Section Specific Programming: Vice Chairs of Education

9:00am-10:30am: Program Organization 101 (Part 2): Recruitment Focused

Residency Breakout
Fellowship Breakout

10:30am-10:45am: Networking Break

10:45am-11:30am: ACGME Presentation

11:30am-12:15pm: ABP Presentation

12:15pm-1:00pm: Region Networking Lunch
Connect with colleagues from your geographic region during this informal networking lunch. APPD Regions are a vital part of the APPD community, fostering local connections, leadership development, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity to meet regional leaders, reconnect with peers, welcome new colleagues, discuss issues relevant to your area, and learn about upcoming regional activities and opportunities for involvement. Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

1:00pm-2:30pm: CONnECT Café (Collaboration, Opportunities, Networking, Education, Career, Teamwork)
The CONnECT Café will feature facilitated networking roundtables focused on timely topics, shared challenges, career development, leadership, and innovative educational practices. Participants will rotate through four table discussions, spending approximately 20 minutes at each, providing opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from diverse perspectives, build new collaborations, and leave with practical insights and connections that extend beyond the meeting.

2:30pm-2:45pm: Networking Break

2:45pm-3:45pm: Hot Topic Workshop

3:45pm-4:00pm: Closing Remarks

4:00pm: Conference Adjourns

Fall Meeting Only - Register Here
APPD Member:
$545 (Early by July 31)
$595 (Regular/Onsite, After July 31)

Non-Member:
$595 (Early by July 31)
$645 (Regular/Onsite, After July 31)

Both Pediatric Medical Education Conference and APPD Fall Meeting (>20% discount) - Register Here
Early (Member/Non-Member): $945
Regular (Member/Non-Member): $995
Onsite (Member/Non-Member): $1,045

Policies:
Code of Conduct: APPD is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, sponsors, APPD staff members, and service providers. APPD has zero-tolerance for any form of bullying, discrimination, or harassment, and reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior. APPD reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person. Disruption of presentations at any event organized by APPD is strictly prohibited. Participants should not copy or take screen shots of Q&A. Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services. APPD reserves the right to remove any presentation, posting, or message that it deems to be inappropriate for a scientific meeting. Read the full code of conduct here.

Photography: By registering for the APPD 2026 Annual Fall Meeting, attendees consent to be photographed during the meeting, with the understanding that these images may be used in APPD documents, social media, and publications only. If anyone prefers to not have their photo used by APPD, please contact info@appd.org.

Cancellation: APPD reserves the right to cancel any sessions due to lack of enrollment or other factors. In the event of a cancellation, registered participants will be notified by e-mail and will have the option to choose an available alternative. All registration cancellations by participants must be received in writing to APPD. A $50 administration fee will be assessed for all cancellation requests received by August 21, 2026. Cancellations received after August 21, 2026 will not be eligible for a refund. All reimbursements will be processed following the meeting.

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