Advancing Pediatric and Neonatal Care Discussion Forum

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM CST

Location: 203

CE: 1.0 credit- CAPCE; Nursing; AMA PRA Category 1

Rudy Kink, MD (he/him/his)

Medical Director
Pedi-Flite
Piperton, Tennessee

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Robert G. Holcomb, MD (he/him/his)

Medical Director
HCA Midwest Transport
Stilwell, Kansas

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Michael Stroud, MD (he/him/his)

Pediatric Medical Director
Angel One Transport, Arkansas

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Pediatric and neonatal clinicians and leaders, this one is for you! Join the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Chair of the Section on Transport Medicine, Dr. Michael Stroud and AAP SOTM Executive Committee Member, Dr. Rudy Kink and AAP Board Member, Dr. Robert Holcomb in an insightful session focused strengthening pediatric and neonatal care worldwide and elevating care standards for children across the globe. Through this interactive discussion, these distinguished moderators will share their expertise, facilitate an open dialogue, and engage participants in a Q&A to foster collaboration and improve outcomes for young patients everywhere.

Learning Objectives:

Identify at least one current challenge specific to the peds/neonatal community
Identify priorities for the American Academy of Pediatrics in advancing neonatal care
Identify strategies for elevating care for children in critical care transport