About this Event
The Human Growth Foundation (HGF) invites you to the HGF Pediatric Endocrine Education Day - North Carolina —a meaningful event centered on education, awareness, and empowerment for physicians, nurses, patients, families, and the wider community.
Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and get ready to dive into an unforgettable experience.
This HGF Pediatric Endocrine Education Day - North Carolina will feature:
🎤 Expert Discussions – Learn from top specialists in the field.
🍽 Catered Breakfast & Lunch – A delicious meal with great company.
📓 4 CME and 4 CE Unit Provided
Together, we can learn and raise awareness for rare growth and bone disorders.
Presentation Speakers:
- Robert Benjamin, MD – Duke Pediatric Endocrinology: Who We Are
- Kathryn Blew, MD – The Evaluation and Management of Precocious Puberty
- Deanna Adkins, MD - Calcium, Vitamin D, Common and Rare Bone Disorders
- Elizabeth Greene, MD – Current Technology in the Management and Prevention of Diabetes
- Laura Page, MD – Evaluation of Short Stature and Growth Failure in Children
- Natalie Hernandez, MD - Long-Acting Growth Hormone Therapy in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Elizabeth McCain, MD - My Child Needs Growth Hormone Therapy, Now What?
Panel Discussion: Testimonies from Children Treated with Growth Hormone, their Parents and Providers of Care
Chair and Moderator:
Pinar Gumus Balikcioglu, MD, MHSc
The Human Growth Foundation (HGF) is considered the world’s leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide research, education, patient support, and advocacy for children (and adults) with rare growth, bone and endocrine conditions.
For more information about the Human Growth Foundation and to obtain resources, please visit HGFound.org.
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION: Keeping up with medical breakthroughs and maintaining physicians' fund of knowledge can be time-consuming, especially for rare medical conditions that general pediatricians do not manage daily. These patients are generally handled by sub-specialists, leading to potential knowledge gaps. This activity is intended to revisit and provide up-to-date information on disorders affecting growth, bone, and other endocrine disorders. By doing this, we aim to improve medical care for children with potential growth disorders and prevent consequential growth disorders. Additionally, this activity may serve as a referral resource for our community.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for general pediatricians, pediatric endocrinologists, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, fellows, and residents.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:
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 Human Growth Foundation, The Tennessee Medical Association, and HealthProMatch. The Tennessee Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TMA designates this live meeting for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ADA STATEMENT:
Special Needs: Following the Americans with Disabilities Act, HGF seeks to make this conference accessible to all. If you have a disability that might require special accommodations, please contact or e-mail your needs to [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club - Room Forest | Floor 1, 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 537.50
