UPMC Children's Heart Institute Research Retreat 2026
This course is part of an annual meeting that our group has held for several years; however, this is the first time the meeting is being submitted for Continuing Medical Education (CME) accreditation. The program consists of a series of concise, 20-minute scientific presentations delivered by researchers and clinicians from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC. Each presentation highlights current research, clinical innovations, and ongoing projects relevant to the field, with an emphasis on recent findings and their implications for patient care. The course will conclude with a invited keynote lecture from an external guest speaker who is a recognized expert in the field, providing broader context and perspective on emerging trends and future directions.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
• Describe current pediatric cardiology research initiatives and findings being conducted at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh.
• Discuss how emerging research may inform or influence clinical practice and future research directions in pediatric cardiology.
• Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among clinicians and researchers within the pediatric cardiology program.
• Recognize emerging trends, methodologies, or innovations highlighted during the presentations and keynote lecture that may impact patient care or scholarly activity.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, and AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

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