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INSPIRE, ENGAGE,  transform.

(Because one day just wasn’t enough).

At SEPCS 26, our schedule is your gateway to innovation. Over days, keynotes, workshops, and panels deliver fresh insights and actionable strategies in pediatric cardiac care, breakthrough research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Your journey to healthier hearts begins here.

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Thursday, February 19

Welcome & Registration

      • 3:00 – 6:00 PM Registration


      • 6:00 – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception / Drinks / Hor d-oeuvres

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Friday, February 20

Morning

      • 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration, Posters, and Vendor

        Information Tables


      • 7:30 – 8:45 AM Continental Breakfast


      • 8:45 – 9:00 AM Opening Remarks 

        Thomas Doyle, MD

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      • 9:00 – 10:00 AM Current Management Strategies     

        and Dilemmas in Anomalous Coronary Artery Origins

        Carlos Mery, MD, MPH

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• 9:00 – 9:15 Current Approach and Long-Term Outcomes

• 9:15 – 9:30 CT and Stress Imaging — Matthew Dove, MD 

• 9:30 – 9:45 Surgical Technique — Yishay Orr, MBBS, PhD

• 9:45 – 10:00 Panel Discussion — Drs. Mery, Dove, Orr

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      • 10:00 – 10:15 AM Break


      • 10:15 – 10:35 AM ACHD EP 

        Frank Fish, MD


      • 10:35 – 11:00 AM Updates on Transcatheter Valve      

        Replacement

        George Nicholson, MD

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      • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Graham Lecture (ACHD topic)    

        Larry W. Markham, MD

Afternoon

      • 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch


      • 1:00 – 2:00 PM ACHD Psychology: Needs and

        Resources — Allie P. Wroblewski, MEd, PhD


      • 2:00 – 2:30 PM Sudden Death in Athletes 

        English Flack, MD, MSCI

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      • 2:30 – 2:45 PM Break

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      • 2:45 – 3:15 PM Updates to Mechanical Support

        David Bearl, MD


      • 3:15 – 3:45 PM Partial Heart Transplant 

        Ziv Beckerman, MD


      • 3:45 – 4:00 PM Break

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      • 4:00 – 5:00 PM Abstract Session 1

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      • 6:00 – 10:00 PM Dinner reception and music

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Saturday, February 21

Morning

      • 8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast


      • 9:00 – 9:15 AM Day Two Remarks

        Thomas Doyle, MD


      • 9:15 – 10:15 AM Gene Therapy for DMD

        Jon Soslow, MD, MSCI

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      • 10:15 – 10:30 AM Break

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      • 10:30 – 11:45 AM Abstract Session 2

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      • 11:45 AM – Noon Closing Remarks

        Thomas Doyle, MD

     

Brett Boyer

Fetal Conference

A day dedicated to innovation in fetal imaging, early diagnosis, and in utero care — bringing together leading voices to shape the future of congenital heart disease management.

Saturday, February 21

Morning

            • 7:00 – 7:30 AM Check-in and Breakfast (included)

              Killen / Zoeller


            • 7:30 – 7:40 AM Welcome

              Killen / Zoeller


            • 7:40 – 8:00 AM Prenatal CHD Detection Rate and  

             Indications / Guidelines for Fetal Echo

             Matt Grace

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            • 8:00 – 9:40 AM Fetal Physiology & Imaging

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      • 8:00 – 8:20 Fetal Physiology & Limits of Fetal Echo - Kimberly Vera
      • 8:20 – 8:50 Normal / Abnormal 4-Chamber View - Kelsey Brown
      • 8:50 – 9:10 Image Optimization / Sonographer Pearls -Jenna Rodriguez
      • 9:10 – 9:40 Guest Speaker: Update on CHD Genetics - Shaine Morris

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​​​​​​​​            • 9:45 – 10:15 AM Break and Refreshments

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            • 10:15 – 11:55 AM Outflow Tracts, Arrhythmia, and

             Function

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      • 10:15 – 10:35 Normal Outflow Tract and 3VV - Jennifer Sutton

      • 10:35 – 10:55 Abnormal Outflow Tract and 3VV - Ann Kavanaugh-McHugh

      • 10:55 – 11:15 Update on Fetal Cardiac Interventions - Shaine Morris

      • 11:15 – 11:35 Update on Fetal Arrhythmia Management - Stacy Killen

      • 11:35 – 11:55 Assessment of Cardiac Function - Bridget Zoeller

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            • 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch (included)

             Exhibits & “Guess the Diagnosis” Game

Afternoon

      • 1:00 – 2:30 PM Family & Counseling Sessions

 

​• 1:00 – 1:40 Family Experience - Ellen Boyer, Ashlynn Burger

• 1:40 – 2:00 Family and Psychological Support - Allie Wroblewski
• 2:00 – 2:30 Fetal Counseling Pearls - Ann Kavanaugh-McHugh

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      • 2:30 – 3:00 PM Break and Refreshments

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      • 3:00 – 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions

   

• Hands-on Scanning - Katie Waller, Killen / Zoeller

• Fetal Posters
• NP / Nurse Coordinator Collaboration - Kim Lynch, Spencer Shreeve

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      • 4:00 PM Adjourn

EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE, ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT.

At SEPCS 26, every session is designed to advance pediatric cardiac care and empower your professional growth. Here’s how you can engage:

Inspiring Keynotes

Listen to leaders share breakthrough research and transformative ideas.

Dynamic Poster Presentations

Discover cutting-edge research showcased through detailed poster sessions highlighting the latest advancements.

Interactive Learning

Participate in sessions that offer valuable perspectives and highlight innovative approaches in pediatric cardiology.

Clinical Case Studies

Review real-world scenarios and learn best practices from leading pediatric cardiologists.

Engaging Panel Discussions

Collaborate with experts as they explore emerging trends and real-world solutions.

Networking 

Connect with fellow health professionals in pediatric cardiology in both structured and informal settings.

CALL FOR
ABSTRACTS

The Southeast Pediatric Cardiology Society (SEPCS) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 meeting, to be held February 19-21st at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, TN. Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations. The first author is required to register for SEPCS and present the abstract in person at the meeting. SEPCS is considered a regional medical society meeting, thus abstracts presented at SEPCS are still eligible for presentation at subsequent national meetings, such as ACC, AAP or AHA. Abstracts are not eligible for consideration if they have been previously published or presented at a national meeting. There is no submission fee. Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance and presentation instructions in January.
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Submission Instructions

All abstracts should be formatted to include the following sections: Title, Authors (listing the complete names and institutions of all contributing authors), Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. The total character count for the abstract text—excluding the title and author information—must not exceed 1,900 characters, not including spaces. Authors may include one table or figure if desired. The entire abstract must fit on one page. Please upload the abstract as a one-page document (Word or PDF) by 5:00 PM CDT on December 1, 2025.

PUT THOSE HELPING HANDS TO WORK

From sharing your expertise during dynamic sessions to connecting with peers in meaningful discussions, every contribution advances pediatric cardiology. Join us at SEPCS 2026 and be a catalyst for healthier futures.

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