Reuniting in
Lake Buena Vista, FL
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) conference is the premier educational conference for pediatric hospitalists and other clinicians who care for hospitalized patients. Reunite with your pediatric hospitalist community July 28-31, 2022, in Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Dismantling Racism in Medicine: Making a Disruptive Toolbox Using the Master’s Tools

Patricia Poitevien, MD, MSc
Friday, July 29, 2022
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Storycrafting, Agility, and Posttraumatic Growth: Navigating the New Now

Tim Cunningham, RN, DrPH, FAAN
Saturday, July 30, 2022
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
The Evolving Crisis of LGBTQ+ Youth and Gender Affirming Care

Angela Kade Goepferd, MD
Sunday, July 31, 2022
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Centering Justice and Collective Healing: The Role of Pediatric Hospitalists in the Children’s Mental Health Crisis

Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
PHM 2022 offers a wide variety of topics throughout the conference.
Aligning with the feedback we received from you in the needs assessment, and adhering to the guiding principles of the PHM 2022 DEI statement, here is an overview of topics you can expect this year:
Behavioral Health, Business of Hospital Medicine and Practice Management, Clinical and Procedural Skills, Community Hospital Medicine, Complex Care, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health Equity, Education and Scholarship, Emerging Trends in PHM, Global Health, Innovations in PHM, Mentorship, Newborn Medicine, Pain Management, Physician Wellness, Professional Development and Leadership Skills, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, and Trainee Early Career.
PHM 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
PHM is committed to advancing medicine and the communities we serve through celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and fostering equitable cultures. The principles of DEI are a guiding framework imbued throughout each step of the planning process as a persistent effort to eliminate health disparities and cultivate a safe and respectful environment for all, regardless of background or identity. We are dedicated to creating a program that honors and supports our diverse communities and actively opposes intolerance, bigotry, bias, and discrimination.
Planning Committee

PHM 2022 Co-Chair
Michelle Marks, DO, FAAP, SFHM
Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
Cleveland, OH

PHM 2022 Co-Chair
Francisco Alvarez, MD, FAAP
Associate Chief, Regional Pediatric Hospital Medicine Programs
Stanford School of Medicine
Stanford, CA

PHM 2022 Co-Chair
Jorge Ganem, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospitalist
PeaceHealth
Eugene, OR
- Cara Haberman, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC - Sumeet Banker, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY - Nancy Chen, MD, FAAP, FHM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ - Mirna Giordano MD, FAAP, FHM
Associate Professor of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY - Neha Joshi MD, FAAP
Ernest and Amelia Gallo Endowed Postdoctoral Fellow
Stanford University
Stanford, CA - Rachel Marek MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Medical Director Pediatric Hospital Medicine Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands
Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital
The Woodlands, TX - Tony Tarchichi MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh , University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
COVID Information
SHM, AAP, and the APA continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our guests, staff, their families, and the communities we operate within. We will continue to monitor developments with COVID-19 and the guidance and recommendations from health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) throughout each step of the planning process. As we have updates to share regarding onsite safety protocols or programmatic adjustments, we will continue to keep you informed.
PHM 2022 will be hosted at a Walt Disney World® Resort. For the latest COVID-19 details at Walt Disney World® Resorts, Theme Parks and other offerings, please see the experience updates.
PHM Charity 5K
Register today for the PHM2022 5K Charity Run taking place Friday morning, July 29th.
The cost to participate is $40.00 and we will donate a percentage of the proceeds to the Zebra Coalition. The Zebra Coalition is a network of organizations which provide services to the LGBTQIA+ adolescents, ages 13-24. The Coalition assists young people facing homelessness, bullying, isolation from their families, and physical, sexual and drug abuse with individualized programs to guide them to recovery and stability.
Ready to access the PHM 2022 experience?
We look forward to welcoming you to Lake Buena Vista at our first in-person PHM in two years!
Complete your registration online today or download the registration form.
We will be in touch with important details leading up to the conference.
PHM is tri-sponsored by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Academic Pediatric Association (APA).
Please register using the link of the association with which you most affiliate.