The American College of Pediatricians will celebrate its 10th anniversary during the annual 2012 Pediatric Update meeting at Kiawah Island, SC, sponsored by the Medical College of Georgia, July 9 - July 12, 2012.  During the 4 day CME meeting, the College will host a special gathering for its members on Tuesday late afternoon, July 10th. Two College members will present talks followed by a reception for members and their families.  DuBose Ravenel, MD will speak on "An Integrative, Non-Pharmacological Approach to ADD/ADHD," and Doug Abbott, PhD on "Sexual Preference Uncertainty in Adolescents."

Visit this link to see details from last year's meeting by the Medical College of Georgia. The 2012 Pediatric Update link is not yet live, but the meeting format will be very similar to last year. You can click here to see a PDF with topics and registration information for the 2012 meeting.

Members are encouraged to attend this wonderful CME meeting and enjoy the special opportunity to connect with fellow members of the College.  Beautiful Kiawah Island is located off the coast of South Carolina and a perfect setting for a relaxing and encouraging experience.  Kiawah Island is uniquely fit for the whole family. The Medical College of Georgia has reserved a block of rooms for members off the American College of Pediatricians at Kiawah Island Resort. The rooms reserved at $219/night for a one bedroom villa that includes a fully-equipped kitchen and a balcony or a porch. The villas are a 10-minute walk from the beach. We invite you to call 800-654-2924 to book your reservation now at the Kiawah Resort. Please use group booking no. 8562 (for the Georgia Health Sciences University and the American College of Pediatricians).

Alternatively, visit this link for a partial list of (three-star) hotels off of the Island that are slightly less expensive than the block of rooms reserved on the island for meeting attendees. Of course, many other hotels can be found and we encourage you to do your own research as well.