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:

• Apply recent advancements, evolving best practices, and emerging evidence in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to improve clinical decision-making.
• Apply best practices in documentation, coding accuracy, and compliance strategies to improve reimbursement.
• Analyze updates in clinical management, innovations in patient care, and strategies to translate new knowledge into improved bedside practice.
• Apply coaching techniques to foster self-awareness and reflection, supporting ethical growth, burnout management, and improved patient care outcomes.

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