Needs Statement

There is a critical need for faculty and Advanced Practice Providers in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to strengthen their knowledge and competence in understanding divisional strategic priorities, applying accurate PEM billing practices, preventing common documentation and coding errors, navigating institutional promotion criteria, utilizing effective mentoring methods, and integrating recent high‑impact pediatric emergency literature into clinical decision‑making. Current practice gaps reveal insufficient familiarity with how faculty roles align with strategic pillars, variability in billing accuracy, limited clarity regarding advancement expectations, inconsistent use of mentoring frameworks, and underutilization of emerging research to inform care. This session directly addresses these gaps by equipping participants with structured guidance, updated evidence, and practical tools to enhance their clinical effectiveness, academic development, and overall performance within Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Target Audience 

This activity is for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Faculty, Fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers.

Educational Methods

Lecture, Panel Discussion, Small Group Breakout Session and Skill-based Training Workshop.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the sessions, the participants should be able to:

• Summarize the strategic pillars and domains of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Division and explain how individual faculty roles align with each area.
• Explain the key components of accurate PEM billing, including E/M levels, procedure coding, and documentation requirements.
• Identify common billing errors in pediatric emergency medicine and outline effective prevention strategies.
• Describe the promotion criteria for the relevant faculty tracks within Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), including expectations for clinical excellence, teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Outline and explain the four common mentoring methods: pairing, forum, informal library, and peer.
• Identify key findings and practice-changing insights from top PEM articles published within the past year and their relevance to clinical care.

Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Activity Directors

Esther Sampayo, MD, MPH

Associate Professor

Baylor College of Medicine

Joanna Schwartz, MD

Assistant Professor

Baylor College of Medicine