Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the  U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

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We look forward to seeing you!

Date: March 9 – 10, 2024

Location: Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

Don’t miss CHOP’s speakers, including:

Nikki Jaffe, MD, “Autism in Primary Care,” Saturday, March 9, 2:45 – 3 p.m.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, “RSV Prevention: Putting the Science into Practice,” Sunday, March 10, 2024, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.

Ambika Shenoy, MD, “Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: Updates in Pennsylvania,” Sunday, March 10, 9:15 – 10 a.m.

Katie K. Lockwood, MD, MEd, host of Primary Care Perspectives, will be in attendance as well. Stop by CHOP’s table in the exhibition area to connect.

Upcoming events

View a list of upcoming virtual and in-person events for professionals.

Resources and education for clinicians 

• CHOP OPEN:  Access our library of educational lectures that cover a variety of clinical topics. 
• Clinical pathways
• Continuing medical education, including online CMEs
• Fellowships and training programs
• Podcasts:  Check out CHOP-hosted podcasts (also available on your preferred podcast player)
  • Primary Care Perspectives:  A podcast series for pediatricians tackles hot topics in pediatric primary care and issues affecting the daily practice of pediatricians.
  • BREAKING THROUGH with Madeline Bell:  Madeline Bell, CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, takes you behind the scenes to meet the brilliant minds who are making — and supporting — incredible breakthroughs in pediatric medicine.
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast:  Robert A. Belfer, MD, a CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician chats with local, regional, national and international leaders to offer insights into the latest clinical updates and innovations in PEM.
• Children's Doctor, our newsletter for physicians, medical staff and alumni  subscribe here
• Up-to-date vaccine information and educational materials from the Vaccine Education Center
•  Check out our YouTube channel  for a full library of videos from CHOP developed for both physicians and patient families.
• Visit our healthcare professionals website  or more resources and training opportunities.

Online Remote Medical Consultation Program

CHOP specialists offer in-person second opinions at CHOP to any patient. In select clinical areas, we offer remote consultations for patient families that reside in certain states throughout the country.  Learn more about the program.

National Referrals and Partners

Children facing rare or medically complex conditions can see their futures transformed at CHOP. We partner with referring physicians and families to provide collaborative care and innovative treatments from before birth to adulthood. With a local ambassador available 24/7, your personalized connection to CHOP is only a phone call away. 

To make a referral or request an appointment, please complete the referral form here.

Contact us

Have a question about CHOP’s participation at PA-AAP?

Email: clinicalengagement@chop.edu

For National Patient Services, call 267-426-6298 or fill out our National Patient Services Intake Form.

To refer a patient, get a second opinion or for a general conversation with a CHOP specialist, call our clinician priority line at 1-800-879-2467 (1-800-TRY-CHOP) and press 2 to speak directly with a provider. 

For Global Patient Services, call 001-267-426-6298 or contact us online by filling out our Global Medicine referral form.