Clinical Care Week 2025

September 8 – September 11, 2025

The Department of Pediatrics Clinical Care Week is a hybrid conference designed to cultivate an interdisciplinary learning community among health care providers. Centered on innovations in pediatric care across Wisconsin and beyond, the event supports our vision that all patients and families receive the highest quality care. Through continuing education and the exchange of best practices, the conference aims to strengthen clinical guidelines, enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration, and advance health equity. Clinical Care Week also provides valuable opportunities to connect, reflect, and promote the well-being of patients, families, and care teams.

Analyze recent updates to clinical guidelines and emerging evidence related to trauma care, vaccine-preventable diseases, and pediatric-to-adult care transitions to inform evidence-based practice.
Identify specific strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into pediatric clinical workflows while maintaining ethical standards and patient-centered care.
Demonstrate effective interdisciplinary communication strategies that support coordination of care and collaborative clinical decision-making in pediatric practice.
Implement culturally responsive care approaches when working with diverse pediatric populations, including immigrant and refugee families, to promote equitable health outcomes and patient engagement.

AFCH Quality Improvement Poster Fair

Join us for the AFCH Quality Improvement Poster Fair on Thursday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the American Families Children's Hospital lobby!

Clinical Care Week Luncheon and Innovation Forum

Join us for the Clinical Care Week Innovation Forum on Thursday, September 11 in HSLC 1325. Enjoy a luncheon from 12–1 p.m., followed by engaging hybrid presentations from 12:30–3:40 p.m. showcasing innovation in pediatric care.

Clinical Care Week Sessions 2025

Once a session has concluded, the recording and session details will be available under the session dropdown below

Monday, September 8 I 8-9 a.m. I Meeting the Need: Updates in Clinical Care for UW Health Kids and the American Family Children’s Hospital

Meeting the Need: Updates in Clinical Care for UW Health Kids and the American Family Children’s Hospital

8-9 a.m. I Zoom

Speaker:

Joshua Ross, MD – Chief Medical Officer, American Family Children’s Hospital & UW Health Kids, professor, Department of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Session Overview: UW Health Kids and the American Family Children’s Hospital continue to experience increasing demands and pressure on access, made even more complicated by financial challenges and the evolving national landscape of children’s health. This presentation will provide updates on how we’re responding to this need, specifically as relates to the advancement of innovative clinical programs, facility planning and construction, leveraging our EMR and AI tools to provide more efficient care and support our teams, as well as evolving regional relationships and strategic growth opportunities.

Monday, September 8 I 12-1 p.m. I Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Lifespan Approach to Pediatric Care

Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Lifespan Approach to Pediatric Care

12-1 p.m. I Zoom

Speaker: Melissa Villegas, MD – assistant professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Session Overview: Coming Soon!

Tuesday, September 10 I 8-9 a.m. I Youth to Adult Transitions

Youth to Adult Transitions

8-9 a.m. I Zoom

Speaker: Heather Peto, MD, MPH – assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine & Complex Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Session Overview: Coming Soon!

Tuesday, September 10 I 12-1 p.m. I Innovations in Invasive and Non-Invasive Care at UW

Innovations in Invasive and Non-Invasive Care at UW

12-1 p.m. I Zoom

12-12:20 p.m.

Speaker: Jonathan Wong, DO – assistant professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Division of Global Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Title: Coming soon!

Session Overview: Coming soon!

12:20-12:40 p.m.

Speaker: Eric Monroe, MD – professor, Department of Radiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Title: Coming soon!

Session Overview: Coming soon!

12:40-1 p.m.

Speaker: Luke Lamers, MD – assistant professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Title: Coming soon!

Session Overview: Coming soon!

Wednesday, September 10 I 8-9 a.m. I The Health of Children in Immigrant Families

The Health of Children in Immigrant Families

8-9 a.m. I Zoom

Speaker: Shiva Bidar-Sielaff – Vice President/Social Impact and Belonging & Chief Social Impact Officer, UW Health, Associate Dean for Diversity & Equity Transformation, UW School of Medicine & Public Health

Speaker: Patricia Tellez-Giron, MD – Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Speaker: Karen Menendez Coller, PhD –Executive Director, Centro Hispano of Dane County

Wednesday, September 10 I 12-1 p.m. I Pediatric Guidelines in Focus: What’s New from the AAP?

Pediatric Guidelines in Focus: What’s New from the AAP?

12-1 p.m. I Zoom

12-12:30 p.m.

Speaker: Anjali Rao, MD – associate professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Session Title: Coming soon!

Session Overview: Coming soon!

12:30-1 p.m.

Speaker: Lindsey Boyke, MD, MPH – assistant professor, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Session Title: Coming soon!

Session Overview: Coming soon!

IN PERSON & Zoom I Thursday, September 11 I 12:30-1:30 p.m. I Blast From the Past; Recognizing Vaccine Preventable Illnesses in an Era of Vaccine Hesitancy

Blast From the Past; Recognizing Vaccine Preventable Illnesses in an Era of Vaccine Hesitancy

12:30-1:30 p.m. I HSLC 1325 & Zoom

Speaker: Greg DeMuri, MD – professor, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Session Overview: Coming soon!

IN PERSON & Zoom I Thursday, September 11 I 1:30-2:45 p.m. I Blast From the Past; Recognizing Vaccine Preventable Illnesses in an Era of Vaccine Hesitancy

Pediatric Puzzler

1:30-2:45 p.m. I HSLC 1325 & Zoom

Moderator: Britt Allen, MD – associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Madison and Public Health

Session Overview: Coming soon!

Speaker: Coming Soon!

IN PERSON & Zoom I Thursday, September 11 I 3-3:40 p.m. I 2 Minutes 2 Slides

2 Minutes 2 Slides

3-3:40 p.m. I HSLC 1325 & Zoom

Speakers are forthcoming.

Accreditation Statement

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Accreditation Statements

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP and Midwest AIDS Training + Education Center (MATEC-WI). The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE)

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 8.75 General continuing education credits.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 ANCC hours.

UW–Madison Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.875 CEUs or 8.75 hours.

Available Credit

8.75 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours

8.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Continuing Medical Education Credit

At the end of the week, attendees will be able to log into ICEP and claim credit. Questions can be directed to Kate Dougherty at catherine.dougherty@wisc.edu.

Conference Support

Need help? Looking for answers? Reach out to conference lead, Reva Finkelman at rfinkelman@wisc.edu.