LEGACY

APPD LEGACY
Leadership, Education, Growth and Advocacy in the Chief Year
(in-conjunction with the APPD 2026 Annual Spring Meeting)

APPD is pleased to offer the 4th Annual APPD LEGACY program, a curriculum designed around the unique professional development needs of rising Pediatric Chief Residents. Programing kicks off on Monday, April 13 with a full-day, dynamic leadership curricular retreat, where experts in pediatric medical education will inspire your Rising Pediatric Chief Residents to succeed as prepared, driven and forward-thinking leaders in your programs. Incorporating concepts in leadership styles, professional development, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution, Chief Residents will hear from nationally-renowned faculty and interact with peers to create a clear strategy for their Chief year –and beyond. Programming on the second day, Tuesday, April 14, will feature participation in the APPD Forum for Chief Residents.

Program Schedule
Monday, April 13, 2026
Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel
9:00am – 5:00pm Mountain Time
Download pdf program schedule

9:00am – 9:30am: Registration/Materials Pickup/Breakfast

9:30am – 10:30am: Welcome, Introductions, Overview

10:30am – 10:45am: Break

10:45am – 12:15pm: Breakout Session #1

• Group A: LEADERSHIP
• Group B: EDUCATION/GROWTH
• Group C: ADVOCACY

12:15pm – 1:15pm: LUNCH

1:15pm – 2:45pm: Breakout Session #2

• Group B: LEADERSHIP
• Group C: EDUCATION/GROWTH
• Group A: ADVOCACY

2:45pm – 3:00pm: Break

3:00pm – 4:30pm: Breakout Session #3

• Group C: LEADERSHIP
• Group A: EDUCATION/GROWTH
• Group B: ADVOCACY

4:30pm – 5:00pm: Networking/ Wrap-Up/Evaluations

Registration Fees 

Early-Bird Fees (By February 9, 2026): 

• LEGACY Program + Spring Meeting (Rising Chief Residents): $900 

• LEGACY Program Only (Rising Chief Residents): $675 

Regular Fees (After February 9, 2026): 

• Legacy Program + Spring Meeting (Rising Chief Residents): $1,000 

• Legacy Program Only (Rising Chief Residents): $775