Practical Day of Pediatrics 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM, Harbor Building - Conference Room, Birmingham, AL


The Practical Day of Pediatrics 2026 is an annual one-day continuing medical education (CME) conference designed to provide community and academic pediatricians with concise, evidence-based updates on common and emerging issues in pediatric practice. This year’s program will focus on practical approaches to everyday challenges in primary care, including dermatologic conditions, vaccine hesitancy, constipation, and anemia. Sessions will feature interactive case-based discussions led by UAB and Children’s of Alabama faculty, along with a dedicated billing and coding workshop to help clinicians optimize practice efficiency. The conference emphasizes real-world, applicable knowledge to support high-quality, family-centered pediatric care and strengthen collaboration between primary care providers and pediatric subspecialists.

1. Apply updated, evidence-based guidelines to the diagnosis and management of common pediatric conditions such as dermatologic disorders, constipation, and anemia.
2. Employ effective communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve adherence among families with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
3. Incorporate practical billing and coding principles to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability in pediatric practice.

Join Children's of Alabama and the UAB Department of Pediatrics for the 2026 Practical Day of Pediatrics conference. 

Jefferson County Pediatric Society Keynote Speaker:

Sean T. O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics & Infectious Diseases
University of Colorado School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital Colorado
Denver, CO

Dr. Sean T. O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children’s Hospital Colorado. He directs the Colorado Children’s Outcomes Network and conducts community-based research through ACCORDS to improve childhood immunization rates and prevent vaccine-preventable illnesses.

A national leader in vaccine policy and education, Dr. O’Leary chairs the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases and previously served as the AAP liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Known for his clear and engaging teaching style, he will share timely insights on the history, current landscape, and future of pediatric vaccination at Practical Day of Pediatrics.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bradley Lecture Center/Virtual via Zoom

$50 Per Person

$25 for JCPS Members

Children's of Alabama designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 5.5 ABP MOC Part 2 credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (5.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's of Alabama adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.