Department of Pediatrics
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Pediatric Collaborative Care Behavioral Health Conference

Series Overview

The Pediatric Collaborative Care Behavioral Health Conference is a bi-monthly interactive lecture series that focuses on core behavioral health clinical topics encountered in pediatric primary care settings. Sessions will include best practice techniques, resources and interactive discussions to provide tangible take-aways. This series will emphasize interprofessional collaboration between behavioral health and primary care providers.

Target Audience

MD/DO, RN, APRN, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Trainees

Global Learning Objectives

  1. Identify state of the art, evidence-based practices for diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, and comorbid psychiatric conditions.
  2. Collaborate and communicate effectively with collaborative care team professionals, to advocate for the behavioral health care needs of children.
  3. Describe new scientific advances and best practices in pediatric collaborative care that may be translatable and impact future patient care.
  4. Analyze how diversity, equity, and inclusion impact behavioral health.

Planning Committee

Marcia Slattery, MD, MHSc, Chair

Meriel Rongstad, MD
Meriel Rongstad, MD, Chair

Kate Dougherty
Kate Dougherty, Coordinator

Stacey Parker, Coordinator

Shanda Wells, PsyD

Heather Timmerman, BSN, RN

Jenny Tumba, MD

Alexandra Wolf, MD

David Arendt, MD, PhD
David Arendt, MD, PhD

Kia Nelson, MD
Kia Nelson, MD

Katelyn Waligoske, MD

Riley Barnharst, Coordinator

Recorded Sessions