Annual Cardiac Symposium
Annual Cardiac Symposium
October 17th, 2026
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Pediatric Cardiac Symposium! Designed specifically for primary care pediatricians, family physicians, advanced practice providers, and pediatric specialists, this multidisciplinary event focuses on actionable strategies for navigating complex cardiovascular care.
Our updated curriculum bridges primary care and pediatric subspecialties, providing guidance on early detection, diagnostic imaging, pre- and post-surgical management, and referral pathways from the fetal period through adolescence.
6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Core Learning Objectives
- Screening & Early Detection: Master interpretation of pediatric ECGs, CCHD screenings, and syncope evaluations in office practice.
- Co-Management Strategies: Optimize primary care protocols for patients requiring interventional, surgical, or electrophysiological care.
- Preventive Cardiology: Implement updated practice guidelines for managing pediatric dyslipidemia and lipid disorders.
- Special Populations: Navigate sports clearance guidelines, pre-/post-cardiac surgery immunizations, and fetal-to-neonatal transitions.
Targeted Audience
- Pediatricians & Primary Care Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Subspecialists (Cardiology, Neonatology, MFM, OB-GYN)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals
- Residents, Fellows & Medical Students
Click Here For the Full Agenda, Including Speakers and Topics.
What to Expect
7:00 AM Registration & Complimentary Breakfast: Kick off the morning with a hot breakfast and networking before opening remarks start at 8:00 AM.
Practical Primary Care Focus: High-yield clinical presentations tailored for pediatricians, covering office ECG interpretation, sports clearance, pediatric fainting/syncope, lipid management, and CCHD screening.
Multi-Specialty Perspectives: Direct insights from interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, fetal cardiology, and cardiac surgery on co-managing patients before and after procedures.
Dedicated Q&A Sessions: Interactive panel discussions after each block to get your specific clinical questions answered by experts.
Complimentary Lunch & Keynote: Enjoy a catered lunch mid-day accompanied by a keynote address on healthcare provider wellness.
Conference Center
Troy Marriott
200 W Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48084.
Virtual Option
For Additional Information or Questions, please contact [email protected]
A special thank you to:
and its generous donors for their sponsorship
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Meet the PresentersKeynote SpeakerLisa MacLean, MD | |
Moderators | |
| Mamdouh Al-Ahmadi, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Children's Hospital of Michigan | Sanjeev Aggarwal, MD Medical Director, Non-Invasive Imaging Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Thomas Fagan, MD Director, Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, ACHD Children's Hospital of Michigan | Swati Sehgal, MD Director, Heart Transplant Program Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Gautam Singh, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiology Children's Hospital of Michigan | Peter Sassalos, MD Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Children's Hospital of Michigan |
Speakers | |
| Mamdouh Al-Ahmadi, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Children's Hospital of Michigan | Alexandra Menillo, MD Pediatric/Congenital Electrophysiology Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Snigdha Bhatia, MD Pediatric Cardiology, Advanced Imaging Children's Hospital of Michigan | Yamuna Sanil, MD Pediatric/Fetal Cardiologist Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Jennifer Blake, MD Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Failure & Transplant Children's Hospital of Michigan | Peter Sassalos, MD Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Ahmad Charaf Eddine, MD Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Michigan | Gautam Singh, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiology Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Thomas Fagan, MD Director, Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, ACHD Children's Hospital of Michigan | Chemni Sriram, MD Pediatric Cardiology, ACHD Children's Hospital of Michigan |
| Yvonne Friday, MD Chief, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Children's Hospital of Michigan | Eric Stromberg, MD Pediatric Cardiology Children's Hospital of Michigan |
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University and Detroit Medical Center. Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURE
The planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Thomas Fagan, MD, a speaker for this activity is a proctor for Abbott Medical; the financial relationship has been mitigated. All other speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclosure.