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Puzzles Conference Scholarships for Residents and Medical Students!

Our 10th Annual Pediatric Puzzles CME Conference at the San Francisco Zoo is back this Spring! Pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and physicians-in-training are invited to receive the latest updates on Autism, Adolescent Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, GLP-1 Therapies, Relational Health, and Advocacy through engaging lectures, Q&As, and dedicated time for connection with colleagues. Participants are tentatively eligible for 4.5 hours of CME credits. This year’s event is in-person-only at San Francisco Zoo, making it a great opportunity for a family trip!


Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: 8:00am-2pm

Location: San Francisco Zoo Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132

4.5 CME credits available

Scholarships


AAP California Chapter 1 is excited to offer residents and medical students an opportunity to attend the Puzzles Conference for free through a limited scholarship program.



Residents and medical students interested in being considered for the scholarship please apply HERE. Spots are limited.


Application for Puzzles Conference are due March 31!

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Conference Planning Committee

Chairs: Mika Hiramatsu, MD, FAAP Vice Chair: Javay Ross, MD, FAAP

 • Nelson Branco, MD, FAAP • Yasmin Carim, MD, FAAP • V. Sushma Chamarthi, MD, FAAP, DABOM

• Yasuko Fukuda, MD, FAAP • Dane Gehringer, MD, FAAP • Kevin Hoang, MD, MPH, FAAP • Janice Kim, MD, MPH, FAAP  • Teresa Skelly, MD, FAAP

Executive Committee and Staff

President: Neel Patel • Vice President: Saul Diaz Martinez

Secretary: Kerrilyn Rice • Treasurer: Amita Saxena • Past President: Nicole Webb

Executive Director: Yolanda Ruiz • Project Coordinator: Sana Sayyid Marketing Assistant: Arathzy Portillo

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