69th Annual Pediatric Spring Conference

69th Annual Pediatric Spring Conference

Hosted by Blank Children's Hospital Pediatric Residency Program and The Center for Advocacy & Outreach

Date

Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24

Location

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Education & Research Center (ERC)

Virginia Thompson Auditorium

1415 Woodland Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

• If you are using GPS, make sure you chose Des Moines and not West Des Moines
• The ERC is located on Level 1 of the Iowa Methodist Medical Center parking garage on the west side of the campus
• Park in parking garage and take southeast elevators to Level 1
• Traffic can be very busy in the mornings in this area, so we suggest leaving early/giving yourself plenty of time to reach the conference venue.
• Conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Intended Audience

Healthcare professionals who practice/participate in pediatric medicine.

Purpose

To enable the learner to apply evidence-based information and the tools learned to provide a positive outcome for all providers and their pediatric patients.

Agenda TBD

Continuing Education TBD

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Registration

Deadline to register is Friday, April 17, 2026. 

Registration is online only.

• American Express cards are not accepted.
• No refunds will be given.

Hotels TBD

*Please note that several hotels cannot take room blocks for our conference dates as it is also Drake Relays. You are advised to book early if you need a hotel room.

Photos

Your registration gives us consent to take photos at the conference. Photos may be used on our website or at future conferences.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Talia Greve at talia.greve@unitypoint.org