Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics- Third Annual Summit

Third Annual Summit- 2026
Coloring Outside the Lines

Come for an afternoon to:

• Grow: Step into an inspiring experience to spark new ideas in pediatric care
• Connect: Join a community of pediatric professionals and leaders
• Get Inspired: Hear from leading experts who are driving meaningful change for children and families. 

Agenda (draft)

Registration / Check-in: 11:45-12:30p

Lunch and Refreshments

Exhibitions

Welcome & Introductions: 12:30-12:40p

IA AAP Updates & Celebration:12:40-1:00p

Presentations will include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Caregiver Resources with Dr. Burgundy Johnson, DO
• Childhood Obesity and GLP1 Updates with Dr. Gabriel Castano-Heredia
• Physician Wellbeing Mini Topics: Mindfulness Practice, Reviving the Joy of Medicine, and AI to Ease Burnout, speakers TBD
• Infectious Diseases Hot Topic Panel, speakers TBD

Closing Remarks: 5:30-5:45p

Break: 5:45-6:00p

Meeting Evaluation & Raffle

Happy Hour & Networking: 6:00-7:30p

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