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Paediatric ID (Infectious Diseases) Update Conference
The Paediatric ID Update Conference is a virtual, half-day conference designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest clinical updates and practical approaches to infectious diseases in children.
Upcoming Conference
Saturday, March 7, 2026
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Topics: Pneumonia, Vaccines, Ticks and more!
Format: Virtual, (live and interactive)
Recordings: Available to registrants after the conference
Accreditation: Previous Paediatric ID Update conferences have been accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Section 1 credits.
About the Conference
Hosted by the Division of Infectious Diseases at The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Canada.
The planning committee includes members from paediatric infectious diseases, community paediatrics, public health, family medicine, and trainees. This event gathers experts to share essential and practical knowledge for clinicians in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
Frequency: Held every 18 months.
Who should attend: This conference is ideal for health-care practitioners involved in the care and prevention of infections in children, including:
- Paediatricians
- Family physicians
- Paediatric and adult Infectious Diseases Physicians
- Public Health Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Trainees
Accreditation
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 4.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. For more information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credits please see How to Transfer CME Credits and Apply for the AMA PRA Award.
European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.
2024 Paediatric ID Update
- New Pediatric Vaccines and Monoclonals
Plenary presentation by U.S. vaccine expert, Dr. Natasha Halasa, Vanderbilt University
- Choosing Wisely ID: When is shorter, sooner, or narrower better?
- Dermatology Detective: How to “ID” Infectious Diseases in Dermatology
- Coming in HOT: Young Infant Fever Update
- What’s in a sniffle? Congenital syphilis in Canada in 2024
- Hot Topics in New and Emerging Infections in Children
- Attendance: 300+ participants from across Canada and abroad
2023 Paediatric ID Update
- What to expect in the 2024 Red Book
Plenary presentation by editor of the Red Book, Dr. David Kimberlin, University of Alabama
- Management of Infants of Mothers at Increased Risk of Blood-Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Infectious Diseases and the Skin: Quick Hit Cases to ‘ID’
- Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Infants
- New Vaccines on the Horizon
- Top 3 Telephone Consultations to Paediatric ID Specialists
- COVID-19 Update
- Attendance: 200+ participants from across Canada and abroad
Great topics, relevant to practice, and topics were timely!
More comments from past attendees:
- Loved it! Comprehensive and clear!
- Really enjoyed it! So practical and useful!
Planning Committee
This conference is supported by University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children.
Co-Chairs
Ian Kitai
Staff Physician, Tuberculosis Specialist, Infectious Diseases
Anupma Wadhwa
Staff Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases
- Peter Bikangaga
- Teresa Bruni
- Nabaneeta Dash
- Malini Dave
- Vinita Dubey
- Caitlin Hui
- Cara MacRae
- Sean Murray
- Karen Wallace
Chrisia Rayos
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