Western Region APPD Conference

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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