P2400: Opening Plenary Session

Saturday, October 21, 2023

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM US EDT

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom ABC

Topic(s): Advocacy; Mental Health

Not designated for CME credit

Opening Entertainment & Welcome
Join for an opening session to remember! Hosted by Planning Group Chair, Dr. Casey Pruitt, and moderators, Drs. Joanna Parga-Belinkie and David Hill, this session will kick-off with must-see entertainment to celebrate successes in the field of pediatrics. Come to connect with colleagues and get energized for the days ahead!

President's Address
Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP
Join AAP President Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, as she discusses the challenges facing our nations' children and pediatricians and reflects on the opportunities ahead for the Academy and child health.

Keynote Address: Resilient and Ready: How to Thrive Through Challenge and Change
Valorie Burton
It's not always easy for pediatricians to adapt to change and thrive in the face of challenges. Life strategist Valorie Burton will discuss how to develop a research-proven thinking style to succeed under pressure, maintain a positive perspective, and navigate setbacks in a way that makes you better not bitter. Through her research in applied positive psychology, Valorie will inspire attendees and equip them with a survival toolkit to tackle any challenge that comes their way.

President(s)

Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP

President
American Academy of Pediatrics

Keynote Speaker(s)

Valorie Burton

Chair(s)

Cassandra Pruitt, MD, FAAP

Chair, National Conference Planning Group, Professor of Pediatrics
Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, MO, United States

Moderator(s)

David Lloyd Hill, MD, FAAP

Co-Host, Pediatrics on Call
American Academy of Pediatrics
Wilmington, NC, United States
Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP

Co-Host, Pediatrics On Call
American Academy of Pediatrics
Philadelphia, PA, United States