Johns Hopkins 52nd Annual Pediatric Trends 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Updates in General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology, ADHD, Obesity, Sleep Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics, and Evidence-Based Pediatric Care

Stay current with the latest advances in pediatric medicine through the Johns Hopkins 52nd Annual Pediatric Trends 2026, a premier continuing medical education (CME) conference presented by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Designed specifically for pediatric healthcare professionals, this comprehensive educational program provides evidence-based updates on rapidly evolving standards of pediatric care, emerging therapies, clinical guidelines, and multidisciplinary management strategies across a broad range of pediatric subspecialties.

Held May 12–15, 2026, as an Internet Live Conference, the program features internationally recognized Johns Hopkins faculty delivering expert lectures, evidence-based reviews, and practical clinical guidance covering the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and long-term management of common and complex pediatric disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents.

Participants gain clinically relevant knowledge that can be immediately integrated into daily practice while remaining current with the newest developments in pediatric sleep medicine, obesity, asthma, developmental pediatrics, adolescent health, behavioral medicine, pediatric psychiatry, endocrinology, pulmonology, and preventive care.

Product Details

• Course: Johns Hopkins 52nd Annual Pediatric Trends 2026
• Provider: Johns Hopkins Children's Center
• Conference Dates: May 12–15, 2026
• Format: Internet Live Conference (Videos)
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Clinical Updates, Evidence-Based Reviews, Case Discussions

Course Overview

Pediatric healthcare continues to evolve rapidly through advances in clinical research, preventive medicine, behavioral health, developmental care, and pediatric subspecialty management. Primary care pediatricians and pediatric specialists must continually update their knowledge to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for children across every stage of development.

The Johns Hopkins 52nd Annual Pediatric Trends 2026 provides a comprehensive review of contemporary pediatric medicine, emphasizing practical approaches to diagnosis, management, counseling, and long-term follow-up. Expert faculty discuss emerging clinical challenges, updated treatment recommendations, evolving pharmacologic therapies, and multidisciplinary strategies designed to improve outcomes for infants, children, and adolescents.

Special attention is given to pediatric insomnia, obesity-related asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental disabilities, adolescent mental health, vaping prevention, and numerous pediatric subspecialty topics relevant to modern clinical practice.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based strategies for evaluating and managing pediatric insomnia.
• Assess the impact of obesity on asthma severity and implement effective treatment interventions.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric ADHD using current clinical recommendations.
• Develop individualized puberty management strategies for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Counsel patients and families regarding vaping prevention and adolescent mental health.
• Integrate updated pediatric guidelines into everyday clinical practice.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy across multiple pediatric subspecialties.
• Enhance preventive care and long-term health outcomes for infants, children, and adolescents.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

General Pediatrics

Strengthen evidence-based management of common pediatric conditions.

Topics include:

• Preventive pediatrics
• Well-child care
• Growth and development
• Pediatric screening
• Clinical guidelines
• Preventive medicine
• Outpatient pediatrics

Faculty provide practical updates that improve everyday pediatric practice.

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Develop effective strategies for evaluating pediatric sleep disorders.

Topics include:

• Pediatric insomnia
• Sleep hygiene
• Circadian rhythm disorders
• Behavioral sleep interventions
• Pharmacologic management
• Sleep assessment
• Long-term follow-up

Pediatric Obesity & Asthma

Review the relationship between obesity and respiratory disease.

Topics include:

• Childhood obesity
• Asthma severity
• Obesity-related inflammation
• Lifestyle intervention
• Weight management
• Asthma control
• Respiratory health

Faculty discuss multidisciplinary approaches that improve pulmonary outcomes in overweight and obese children.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Master contemporary approaches to ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

Topics include:

• ADHD diagnosis
• Behavioral assessment
• Differential diagnosis
• Pharmacologic therapy
• Behavioral interventions
• School performance
• Long-term management

Developmental Pediatrics

Enhance care for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Topics include:

• Intellectual disability
• Developmental disorders
• Neurodevelopmental assessment
• Multidisciplinary care
• Family counseling
• Transition planning
• Pediatric rehabilitation

Puberty & Adolescent Endocrinology

Review management of puberty-related concerns.

Topics include:

• Delayed puberty
• Precocious puberty
• Puberty management
• Developmental disabilities
• Hormonal evaluation
• Endocrine disorders
• Adolescent health

Adolescent Medicine & Mental Health

Improve recognition of emerging adolescent health challenges.

Topics include:

• Adolescent medicine
• Mental health
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Behavioral counseling
• Risk assessment
• Preventive care

Vaping & Substance Prevention

Address the growing impact of vaping among youth.

Topics include:

• Electronic cigarettes
• Nicotine dependence
• Vaping-related illness
• Prevention strategies
• Counseling techniques
• Public health
• Youth education

Faculty review evidence-based interventions that reduce vaping-related harm among adolescents.

Pediatric Pulmonology

Strengthen management of respiratory disorders.

Topics include:

• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Wheezing disorders
• Pulmonary function
• Respiratory infections
• Airway disease
• Evidence-based therapy

Pediatric Multispecialty Updates

Receive practical updates from multiple pediatric disciplines.

Topics include:

• Pediatric gastroenterology
• Pediatric neurology
• Pediatric cardiology
• Pediatric nephrology
• Pediatric endocrinology
• Pediatric hematology
• Pediatric infectious diseases
• Pediatric oncology

Evidence-Based Pediatric Practice

Translate current research into improved clinical care.

Topics include:

• Clinical guidelines
• Practice updates
• Evidence-based medicine
• Shared decision-making
• Quality improvement
• Patient-centered care

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based strategies for assessing and managing pediatric insomnia.
• Evaluate the relationship between obesity and asthma severity while implementing effective treatment plans.
• Analyze current recommendations for the diagnosis and management of pediatric ADHD.
• Develop individualized approaches to puberty management in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Integrate counseling and prevention strategies addressing vaping and youth mental health.
• Apply updated pediatric clinical guidelines to improve patient care across multiple subspecialties.

Educational Highlights

• General Pediatrics
• Pediatric Primary Care
• Pediatric Sleep Medicine
• Pediatric Insomnia
• Childhood Obesity
• Pediatric Asthma
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Adolescent Medicine
• Puberty Disorders
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Mental Health
• Vaping Prevention
• Preventive Pediatrics
• Pediatric Behavioral Medicine
• Evidence-Based Pediatrics
• Pediatric Subspecialty Updates
• Child & Adolescent Health
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

The Johns Hopkins 52nd Annual Pediatric Trends 2026 is one of the most respected annual educational conferences dedicated to comprehensive pediatric medicine. Presented by internationally recognized faculty from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, the program combines the latest scientific evidence, evolving clinical guidelines, and practical patient management strategies across numerous pediatric subspecialties. Its strong emphasis on preventive care, behavioral health, developmental medicine, adolescent health, and evidence-based clinical practice makes it an invaluable educational resource for clinicians caring for infants, children, and adolescents.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• General Pediatricians
• Pediatric Pulmonologists
• Pediatric Gastroenterologists
• Pediatric Neurologists
• Pediatric Psychiatrists
• Pediatric Endocrinologists
• Pediatric Oncologists
• Neonatologists
• Pediatric Hematologists
• Pediatric Nephrologists
• Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialists
• Pediatric Cardiologists
• Adolescent Medicine Specialists
• Family Physicians
• General Practitioners
• Physician Assistants (PAs)
• Nurse Practitioners
• Pediatric Residents
• Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows
• Allied Healthcare Professionals involved in pediatric care

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you practice general pediatrics, pediatric primary care, adolescent medicine, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric endocrinology, developmental pediatrics, or another pediatric subspecialty, the Johns Hopkins 52nd Annual Pediatric Trends 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive evidence-based pediatric updates available. Through expert-led lectures, current guideline reviews, multidisciplinary clinical insights, and practical management strategies, participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver exceptional care for infants, children, and adolescents across a wide spectrum of pediatric conditions.