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ForwardPediatric Disaster Science Scholars Program: August 11-12, 2025
The Pediatric Disaster Science Scholars Program provides a structured approach to disaster science research, emergency preparedness, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through a combination of interactive modules, recorded sessions, and hands-on exercises, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance disaster research and improve emergency response strategies.
On August 11, 2025 and August 12, 2025, the Pediatric Disaster Science Scholars Program will host two days of in-person training. Only participants in the selected cohort may claim continuing education credit. For more information on the Spring 2025 Pediatric Disaster Science Scholars Cohort, see the Cohort Page on PPN Learn.
Learning Objectives
- Apply foundational health services research methodologies and data access strategies to pediatric disaster science.
- Design and evaluate interdisciplinary, community-based disaster science projects, including proof-of-concept initiatives and program evaluations.
- Develop skills in manuscript and grant writing, faculty development, and collaborative team-building to advance pediatric disaster research.
Monday, August 11, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00pm-3:50pm | Qualitative Research in Disaster Science | Dr. Charmaine Lo |
| 4:00pm-4:50pm | Collaborative Interdisciplinary Teams / Elevator Talk | Dr. Debra Regier |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Manuscript Writing Session 2 | Dr. Mark Batshaw |
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
| Time (EDT) | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30am-9:00am | Introduction to Quality Improvement | Dr. Brent Kaziny |
| 9:00am-10:20am | Quality Improvement Collaboratives in Disaster Science, Tabletop Exercise | Dr. Sandra Spencer |
| 10:30am-11:20am | Experiences in Developing Proof of Concept Disaster Science Projects | Dr. Mark Cicero |
| 11:30am-12:20pm | Community-Based Participatory Research in Disaster Science | Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley |
| 1:15pm-2:15pm | Interactions with Family Groups/Subject Recruitment | Dr. Sarah Ronis |
| 2:25pm-3:25pm | Systems Thinking | Dr. Rita Burke |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Communication/Team Building | Dr. Rita Burke |
Mark Batshaw, Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University
Rita Burke, PhD, MPH
Mark Cicero, MD, FAAP, FAEMS
Tamera Coyne-Beasley, MD, MPH, FAAP, FSAHM
Brent Kaziny, MD, MA, FAAP
Charmaine Lo, PhD, MPH
Debra Regier, MD PhD
Sarah Ronis, MD, PhD
Sandra Spencer, MD
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362
Credit Designation Statements
Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Children's National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 10.00 ParticipationSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity.