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Mental Health Conferences
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2026
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Massachusetts
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42nd Steven J. Parker Memorial Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Conference: Clinical Problems in Primary Care (2026)
Mental Health Conferences
42nd Steven J. Parker Memorial Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Conference: Clinical Problems in Primary Care (2026)
The 42nd Steven J. Parker Memorial Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Conference will be held in Boston, MA, focusing on trauma-informed care and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. It offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
The 42nd Steven J. Parker Memorial Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Conference aims to provide pediatric healthcare professionals with practical strategies for trauma-informed and anti-racist care. The conference will feature a mix of lectures, workshops, and small-group discussions, focusing on enhancing care delivery and clinician well-being. Attendees can expect to engage in sessions on trauma, resilience, and anti-racism, with opportunities to apply these frameworks in clinical settings.
The agenda includes a skills-based workshop on trauma-informed care and a hybrid format day covering neurodiversity and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Key sessions will address educating neurodiverse children, healthcare barriers for autistic adults, and the role of medication in PTSD. The conference also features the popular '10 Best Papers' presentation.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: March 5–6, 2026
Location: BU Medical Campus and BU Charles River Campus
City/State: Boston, Massachusetts
Address: 72 East Concord Street and 1 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215, United States
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine provides continuing education for healthcare professionals, focusing on improving patient care through accredited programs.
Email: cme@bu.edu
Phone: 617-358-5005
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost |
Type |
Notes |
| $339.00 |
General |
Standard registration fee for the conference. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins on March 5th with an in-person workshop on trauma-informed care, followed by a hybrid format on March 6th with sessions on neurodiversity and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Keynote addresses and small group discussions are included.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Heather C. Forkey, MD
Director, Foster Children Evaluation Service at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center and Professor at UMass Chan Medical School.
Julia Landau, Esq.
Senior Project Director at Massachusetts Advocates for Children and Director of Disability Education Justice Initiative.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 13.00 ANCC credits, and 12.25 Social Work (ACE) credits.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference does not provide specific hotel information, but attendees can find accommodations near the BU Medical Campus and BU Charles River Campus in Boston, MA.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking details are not explicitly provided, but attendees can access the venues via Storrow Drive, I-90, and public transportation.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Details on sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities are not provided. Interested parties may contact the organizers for more information.
Other Links and Information
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