OMI-MEX Seminar in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Practical Training for the Care of Critically Ill Patients

The OMI-MEX Seminar in Pediatric Emergency Medicine brought together specialists from Mexico and Latin America in a program focused on the comprehensive management of critically ill pediatric patients. The course was directed by Jill Posner, MD, MSCE, MSEd, from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and featured faculty from the same institution.

Throughout the seminar, participants engaged in a dynamic learning environment that combined workshops, fellows’ case presentations, and hands-on simulation training sessions, allowing them to work through complex clinical scenarios in a practical and collaborative setting.

The program addressed some of the most important challenges in pediatric emergency care, including the management of critically ill pediatric patients, respiratory, neurologic, and intra-abdominal emergencies, status epilepticus, head trauma, and altered mental status, as well as the evaluation of the febrile neonate and the use of point-of-care ultrasound as a key tool for clinical decision-making.

One of the seminar’s central components was clinical simulation, which allowed participants to apply their knowledge in realistic scenarios while strengthening skills in assessment, diagnosis, and emergency response. These practical sessions were complemented by clinical discussions and the analysis of cases presented by fellows, creating an academic exchange among specialists from diverse professional and regional backgrounds.

Beyond the academic component, the seminar also fostered meaningful connections among healthcare professionals from across the region, encouraging the exchange of experiences and the development of professional networks that continue beyond the program itself.

The OMI-MEX Seminar in Pediatric Emergency Medicine is part of AMSA’s continuing medical education model, which seeks to strengthen specialist training through high-level academic experiences and international collaboration.