9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Research, Results, and Relevance: Integrating Research, Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World

March 20 – 23, 2025 

See full program here.

Attendees:  Prior to the start of the activity, please review the below information to ensure successful participation in this Activity

Activity Location: Hyatt Regency, Seattle

Accreditation and Designation Statements

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 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and FASD United.  The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 22.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  
• PAs may claim a maximum of 22.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM  from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
  
• This program is accredited for 22.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (R_x) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.

MOC Credit:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 22.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

If you do not successfully complete all components of the activity and evaluation assessment ABP MOC Part 2 Points will not be awarded.

Please note: your completion data will be shared with the ABP through the ACCME PARS system within 30 days of successful completion.  This will include the name of the activity and provider; participant name; participant’s ABP ID number; participant’s DOB; date of completion of the activity; the PARS activity identifier; ABP MOC Part 2 credit statement and number of MOC points awarded.  If any questions or concerns please contact the activity manager jdoe@aap.org.

Purpose of Conference

This advanced-level conference/meeting (previously held in Vancouver) continues to bring together global experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From pure science, to prevention, diagnosis, and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research and critical actions related to FASD. First held in 1987, the conference brings together people passionate about this work in a stimulating environment where they can learn and forge new partnerships.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

1. consider the implication and potential application of emerging evidence-based, and/or cutting edge research
2. expand and challenge their knowledge and understanding of hard science
3. explore different models of advanced practice from and across disciplines
4. engage in knowledge exchange and focused dialogue through formal sessions, networking and onsite meetings
5. develop connections and partnerships among global researchers, networks, governments, communities, service providers and families

Disclosure of Commercial Support for AAP CME Activities

For a list of sponsors, please click here.

Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Mitigation of Conflicts of Interest for AAP CME Activities Grid

The AAP recognizes that there are a variety of financial relationships between individuals and ineligible companies that require review to identify possible conflicts of interest in a CME activity. The “AAP Policy on Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Mitigation of Conflicts of Interest for AAP CME Activities” is designed to ensure quality, objective, balanced, and scientifically rigorous AAP CME activities by identifying and mitigating all potential conflicts of interest prior to the confirmation of service of those in a position to influence and/or control CME content. AAP has taken steps to mitigate any potential conflicts of interest.  The purpose of this policy is to ensure all potential conflicts of interest are identified and mechanisms to mitigate them prior to the CME activity are implemented in ways that are consistent with the public good. The AAP is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased CME activities.

All AAP CME activities will strictly adhere to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. In accordance with these Standards, the following decisions will be made free of the control of an ineligible company: identification of CME needs, determination of educational objectives, selection and presentation of content, selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content, selection of educational methods, and evaluation of the CME activity.

All individuals in a position to influence and/or control the content of AAP CME activities are required to disclose to the AAP and subsequently to learners that the individual either has no financial relationships or any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in CME activities. An ineligible company is defined as any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients*.  Listed below are the disclosures provided by individuals in a position to influence and/or control CME activity content.  All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.  This activity may discuss or demonstrate pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. 

Disclosure of Financial Relationships and Mitigation of Conflicts of Interest for AAP CME Activities Grid

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Product-Specific Advertising / Links to Product Websites

No product-specific advertising of any type appears in this activity.  No links to product websites appear in this activity.

List of Principal Faculty and Credentials

See here for conference committee. See here for conference faculty and credentials.

Method of Participation, Minimum Performance Level, and Credit Claiming

Learners will participate in-person. To receive credit for the activity, participants will complete the evaluation links.  Participants will be able to log onto PediaLink to claim/record their CME credit or print a CME certificate., a week after the activity date.

MOC 2, participants will need to complete an assessment based on the content of the conference with a minimum passing score of 75% or higher. Upon submission of the assessment, verification of attendance and minimum passing score, participant information will be sent to ABP via ACCME to grant MOC 2. You will have received a link to complete the assessment directly. Please follow as directed. If you cannot find this link, please email votolato@fasdunited.org.

CLAIMING YOUR CREDITS AND PRINTING CERTIFICATES

The online AAP Transcript System is the official way to claim credit and print certificates for all AAP CME Activities and access transcripts.  Credits must be claimed within one (1) year of the CME activity’s end-date.

All participants must claim their credit online by completing the easy to follow steps below.  You also have the option to print a copy of your certificate.  Individual or paper certificates will not be distributed to you post-activity.  Please Note: If you need additional assistance a detailed instructional document can be found on the transcript homepage.

Claim Credit:

1. Log on to http://transcript.aap.org with your Email and Password.
   1. Note: If you are already logged into PediaLink (www.pedialink.org), click on the Continuing Education tab then the CME Transcript button to access the transcript site and continue to step 2.
2. Next to the activity, click the Claim CME or Claim AAP Credit Only link and enter the total number of credits you are claiming, commensurate with the extent of your participation in the activity.
3. Click the Confirm Claiming box to complete claiming process – after you have claimed your credit, you can click the print certificate link or go back to your list of activities.

Non-AAP Members: Please follow the above steps to claim your credits and print a certificate.  If you do not have a PediaLink account, you may create one by going to www.pedialink.org, click the link Don’t Know Your Login?, click the link Create an Account, and follow the instructions to setup an account.