APPD LESSON (Longitudinal Educational Software Solutions and Outcomes Network)
APPD LESSON is an exciting APPD program created to assist members in offering robust online curricula for Pediatrics.
Purpose: The purpose of APPD LESSON is to produce meaningful educational materials that advance the training of future Pediatricians for the purpose of improving the health and well-being of children.
Vison: Our vision is to advance exemplary pediatric education through the assistance of educational technology, outcome-based curriculum development, and learner assessment.
Goals:
- Manage collaborative curriculum development workgroups, resulting in online educational materials with measurable learning outcomes.
- Develop and administer an online Learning Management System (LMS), housed within the APPD organization.
- Provide expert consultation for instructional design of asynchronous learning following the principles of andragogy and self-directed learning.
- Communicate regularly with the APPD membership and the larger medical education community about activities, opportunities, and outcomes.
- Explore, conduct, and coordinate curriculum development with other organizations and initiatives across a continuum of medical and non-medical education.
- Facilitate tool assessment to evaluate educational effectiveness and outcomes, as indicated.
Our Learning Management System
APPD LESSON uses a platform called "Oasis" for its' comprehensive learning management system (LMS). The LMS provides an intuitive, robust, and customizable platform that streamlines curriculum management, trainee tracking, and assessment, ensuring efficient learning and compliance with ACGME and ABP standards.
Available Curricula
To gain access to available curricula, please select the Enroll button below.
EMPOWER Pediatric Mental Health Curriculum
APPD LESSON is excited to offer an interactive, online curriculum (EMPOWER: Education in Mental Health improves Patient Outcomes, Well-being, and Emotional Resiliency), focused on educating your pediatric residents on the diagnosis and clinical management of pediatric behavioral mental health (BMH) conditions.
Telemedicine in Pediatric Training: A National Pediatric Telemedicine Curriculum for Pediatric Trainees and Providers
The goal of this curriculum is to education pediatric providers on current best practices in pediatric telemedicine. The curriculum takes approximately 3 hours to complete and consists of an introductory module and the following nine learning modules listed below. During each module, registered participants will watch at least two videos reviewing the American Telehealth Association guidelines on the use of telehealth in pediatrics and the module content pertinent to the module topic. Within each module, PDF handouts and supplemental materials are available for self-paced review. Participants will also complete knowledge check questions during each module as well as a pre- and post-knowledge assessment. A curriculum evaluation is available at the completion of all the content.
Module Topics:
- Scope of practice
- Exam techniques
- Documentation, billing, and coding
- Technology and security
- Special populations
- Professional presence
- Access to care
- Team-based care
- Safety considerations
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Basics
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Course for pediatric residents has been designed to enhance resident clinical expertise and confidence in hospital-based pediatric care. With a focus on acute management, evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration, this curriculum will provide your trainees with the tools needed to excel in the hospital environment. Have your trainees start their learning journey today to enhance their hospital medicine skills to provide the best possible care to our pediatric patients!
Modules Released:
- Neonatal Fever
- What’s New with BRUE
- Pneumonia
Modules Coming Soon:
- FEN
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Acute Abdominal Pain
- Skin Soft Tissue
- Bronchiolitis
- Asthma
- UTI
New Coordinator Onboarding
Designed for new educational specialists supporting pediatric residency and fellowship programs, this online curriculum provides foundational knowledge and practical resources to help individuals successfully navigate their roles. Ideal for those within their first year of employment, the curriculum supports a strong start and builds confidence in the essential responsibilities of pediatric graduate medical education.
Curricula in Development
Curricula Submission to APPD LESSON
Do you have curricula that would be great for APPD LESSON? Use the submission button below to learn more and submit. Submissions are accepted three times each year, with deadlines on January 30, May 30, and September 30. Submission notifications will be sent approximately six weeks after each deadline.
LESSON Advisory Council Leadership
CHAIR: Linda Waggoner-Fountain, MD, MEd (2023-2026), University of Virginia
APPD LESSON Online Educational Director & Instructional Designer: Pamela Carpenter, MEd
APPD Board President: Michael Weisgerber, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
Sabrina Ben-Zion, MD (2023-2026) Akron Children’s Hospital
Sharon Calaman, MD (2023-2026) New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Megan McCabe, MD (2023-2026) Sanzari Children's Hospital
Lyn Terrell (2025-2028) Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Children's Hospital
Maria Ash, MD (2025-2028) Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Sue Poynter, MD, MEd, (2025-2028) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Margarita Ramos, MD (2023-2026) Children’s National Hospital
APPD Executive Director: Laura E. Degnon, CAE
