In 2027, the APPD Annual Spring Meeting will be held jointly with the MPPDA. The spring meeting provides pediatric program educators and leaders with the opportunity to network and learn what’s new in medical education curriculum.
Attendees will:
- Apply effective strategies in medical education across the full training continuum.
- Discover and adapt innovative curricula and educational approaches designed for residency and fellowship programs.
- Connect and collaborate through rich networking and mentoring opportunities with a vibrant community of educators.
- Engage with key thought leaders and stakeholders, including representatives from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
The conference will feature:
- Plenary Sessions
- Oral Platform Presentations
- Enhanced Learning Sessions
- Poster Abstract Presentations
- Networking and Mentoring Opportunities
Target Audience:
All pediatric program educators and leaders! Including, but not limited to, residency and fellowship program directors, associate program directors, vice chairs, department chairs, designated institute officials, deans, coordinators/administrators/managers, chief residents, residents, fellows, and clinical educators.
Key Dates:
September 2026: Call for Enhanced Learning Sessions Open
October 2026: Call for Medical Education Abstracts Open
November 2026: Registration and Housing Opens
