291 Campus Drive
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Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm (GMT-08:00)
291 Campus Drive
291 Campus Drive, Stanford, United States
Mitigating Misinformation: Promoting Evidence-Based Medicine in Pediatric Practie
Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
February 27, 2026, from 8:00am-4:00pm (Pacific Time); pre-conference dinner on February 26, at 6:00 pm
FREE registration for conference, $30 for dinner
Details: This years’ conference theme focuses on the challenges of practicing pediatric medicine in a world of mass information and its potential to inflate misinformation. We hope for a conference day filled with innovative discussions and networking opportunities. This event is a great chance to connect with professionals in the field, gain new insights, and expand your knowledge.
Keynote Speaker: Alok Patel, MD. Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Stanford
Medicine Children's Health
Guest Speaker: Evan Thornburg, BA, MA. Bioethicist, Health Equity Officer, Philadelphia
Deptartment of Public Health
Additional programming: Platform presentations of educational innovative from across the West, regional updates, and opportunities to share ideas!
Hotel Accomodations: The Cardinal Hotel
Blocked rooms reserved for February 26th, with the option to add an additional night February 27th.
Location:
Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC)
Classroom LK101/102
LKSC Maps for your reference: https://med.stanford.edu/medscheduler/maps.html
Parking Information:
Parking Structure 5 (Stock Farm Lot)360 Oak Road, Stanford, CA 94305
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dT3cUycBgD2y2Fhv6
How to pay for Visitor parking via Park Mobile App: https://transportation.stanford.edu/parking-stanford/purchase-parking/visitor-parking
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Tickets for Western Region APPD Conference can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Friday Conference Ticket-Faculty | Free |
| Dinner Ticket Only (Thursday) | 30 USD |
| Friday Conference Ticket-Trainee | Free |
| Friday Conference Ticket-Coordinator | Free |