PEM 2026
Registration Open: July 1, 2026
Registration Close: September 9, 2026
PEM 2026 - The Sick and Injured Child
Presented by Mary Bridge Emergency Department
In person only, no virtual options
What is Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) 2026?
PEM: The Sick and Injured Child is an annual conference presenting the state-of-the-art management of pediatric medical, surgical and trauma related subjects. The subject matter is geared at the physician/APP level but open to all interested in pediatric emergency medicine.
When: Tuesday, September 22rd 8 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: The Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Who should attend: Geared towards physicians, residents, and APPs. However, all interested in pediatric emergency medicine are welcome, to include RN, EMS, EST, RT, students, and others!
CME credit available. Pending nursing credit.
Schedule:
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Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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8:00-8:05 |
Welcome |
Utkarsh Fichadia, MD & Derek Tam, MD |
|
8:05-8:45 |
Acute Care Evaluation of Gross Hematuria in The Pediatric Patient |
David Lashley, MD |
|
8:45-9:15 |
A Visual Tour of the Pediatric Airway |
Derek Tam, MD |
|
9:15-9:45 |
“Damage Control” in Pediatric Trauma, Part II |
Tony Escobar, MD |
|
9:45-10:15 |
Pharmacology Update |
Spartak Mednikov |
|
10:15-10:30 |
Break |
|
|
10:30-11:00 |
Common PAG Conditions in the ED |
Angie Hamouie, MD |
|
11:00-11:30 |
Hot and bothered: Approach to the unimmunized febrile child |
Mary Fairchok, MD |
|
11:30-12:15 |
Panel Discussion-The Question You Always Wanted to Ask! |
Utkarsh Fichadia, MD & Panel (Escobar, Mednikov) |
|
12:15-12:45 |
Lunch |
|
|
12:45-13:15 |
Skeletal Fractures |
Steve Krebs, MD |
|
13:15-13:45 |
E-Bikes and Head Injuries |
Madeline Wozniak, MD |
|
13:45-14:15 |
Diabetes Update |
Obiageli Obi, MD |
|
14:15-14:30 |
Break |
|
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14:30-14:50 |
Case: A Hemodynamically Unstable 10 year old: Recognition and Management of Pediatric Shock |
Kimberly Wells, MD |
|
14:50-15:10 |
Case: Compartment Syndrome |
Olivia Gorbatkin, MD |
|
15:10-15:30 |
Case: DKA and HHS Overlap Syndrome |
Derek Tam, MD |
|
15:30 |
Adjourn |
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Planning Committee:
Dr. Utkarsh Fichadia-Chair
Dr. Andrea Gravatt
Dr. Derek Tam
Dr. Shannon Wai
Sponsors:
Kevin L. Wold Family Endowment & Nautical Landing
Airlift NW
Intersurgical
Laerdal
Life Center Northwest
Life Flight Network
Sanofi
Stryker
Registration:
Lunch and parking included.
Physician $150
Resident $35
APP/PharmD $110
RN $60
Other $35