UPMC’s Strong Presence at The American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference and Exhibition

From October 2 to 6, faculty and staff from UPMC will take the stage at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego. The event boasts more than 350 educational sessions, hands-on practical learning, opportunities to connect with pediatric professionals, and the largest pediatric technology exhibit of its kind. Learn how UPMC is contributing its expertise and how our experts will be recognized.

Chelsea Bitler, DO, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, will receive the 2026 Marshall Klaus Neonatal-Perinatal Research Award.

Presentations

Friday, Oct. 2
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT
Marcus Malek, MD, FACS, FAAP
Assistant Professor; Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology
University of Pittsburgh
H1017: Section on Surgery Annual Meeting: Day 1
Progress in Pediatric Surgery: Discovery and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Sunday, Oct. 4
9 to 10 a.m. PDT
Jennifer M. Bishop, DO
Lead physician
UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics, Seneca
S3225: How to Implement the Collaborative Care Model in Your General Pediatrics Clinic - Providing Behavioral Health Services and Getting Paid For It!

Robert Rutkowski, MD
Senior Medical Director
UPMC Health Plan
S3225: How to Implement the Collaborative Care Model in Your General Pediatrics Clinc - Providing Behavioral Health Services and Getting Paid For It!

Monday, Oct. 5
9 to 10 a.m. PDT
Chelsea Grefe McCann, PsyD
Program Director, Behavioral Science Division
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
S4227: Psychotherapy: Brief Interventions in the Pediatric Setting