2026 Neonatal and Pediatric Symposium

    Event Details 

    May 1, 2026, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    The Neonatal and Pediatric Symposium features general sessions in the morning, followed by breakout sessions for those interested in either neonatology or pediatrics. This symposium features lectures given by the leading experts of our region to strengthen interprofessional care of the neonatal and pediatric patient.  This event is targeted to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, child life specialists and all other interested clinical staff.

    The 2026 Neonatal and Pediatric Symposium will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton:
    6110 South Yale Avenue
    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 [Map]

    Registration is free, and continuing education credit is available for attendees.

    Contact Us

    Questions? Please contact Patty Rice at [email protected] or by calling 918-502-6239.

      8:00 AM - 8:20 AM - Dr. Travis Campbell

      Children's Hospital Updates

      8:20 AM - 9:10 AM - Heather Meadows

      Keynote speaker

      9:10 AM - 10:00 AM - Michael Coffey, MD - Medical Director of General Pediatrics, Bethany Children's Center

      Topic: Coming soon

      10:00 AM - 10:20 AM - Break

      10:20 AM - 11:10 AM - Raymee Sickler, DO - OU Schusterman Center, Developmental Pediatrics

      "Understanding Autism in Real Life: From the Clinic to the Hospital Room"

      11:10 AM - 12:00 PM - Florence Catherine Lewis, MD - Pediatric Surgery, Saint Francis Children's Hospital

      Topic: Coming soon

      12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch

      1:00 PM - 1:50 PM - Betool Al-Mazraawy, PharmD – Saint Francis NICU

      "TPN-Induced Cholestasis"

      1:50 PM - 2:40 PM - Stephanie Carner, DO – Saint Francis NICU Medical Director

      "Eat, Sleep, Console"

      2:40 PM - 3:10 PM - Break

      3:10 PM - 4:00 PM - Mehtap Yurt, MD - Saint Francis NICU

      "Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn"

      4:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Closing: Evaluations/Questions/Final Remarks

      1:00 PM - 1:50 PM - Sara Mednansky, MD - Hematology/Oncology, St. Jude Affiliate Clinic

      Topic: Coming soon

      1:50 PM - 2:40 PM - Scott Berkman, MD - Pediatric Urology, Saint Francis Children's Physicians

      "Common Problems in Pediatric Urology"

      2:40 PM - 3:10 PM - Break

      3:10 PM - 4:00 PM - Naina Gross, MD - Pediatric Neurosurgery, Saint Francis Children's Physicians

      "Pediatric Head Trauma"

      4:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Closing: Evaluatations/Questions/Final Remarks

      2026 Presentations

      Presentations coming soon

      Physicians

      Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Nurses

      Saint Francis Health System Department of Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  

      6.0 Contact Hours

      Physical Therapists

      The Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, State of Oklahoma, the Physical Therapy Advisory Committee has approved this program for 6 contact hours. (50-36520).

      Occupational Therapists

      An approval request for 6 contact hours has been sent to The Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, State of Oklahoma, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee.

      Child Life Specialists

      An approval request for 6 professional development units has been sent to the Association of Child Life Professionals.

      Social Workers

      The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers has approved this event for 6 hours, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20260007).