Pediatric Echo Bootcamp Conference

This is a 2 days in person conference that includes lectures and hands on scanning training to improve pediatric scanning skills and pathology recognition for neonatal and pediatric population.

October 2, 2026

7:00-7:30 Check In, Coffee & Breakfast

7:30-7:40 Welcome & Introduction, John Colquitt, MD

Essential Components of the Pediatric Echo: Imaging Windows, Quantification and the Segmental Approach

7:40-8:00 Parasternal Imaging, Molly Jo Myers, RDCS

8:00-8:20 Apical Imaging, Rob Benton, RDCS

8:20-9:00  Subcostal Imaging, Dave Collier, RDCS

9:00-9:40 Suprasternal Notch Imaging, Ernie Ferguson, RDCS

9:40-10:00  Understanding the Segmental Approach, Carly Moore, RDCS

10:00-10:15 AM Break

Congenital Heart Disease on a Spectrum: From First Murmur to Adulthood

10:15-11:00 The Pediatric Murmur: Outflow Tracts & Septums, Nick Aizcorbe, MD

11:00-11:45  The Adult Congenital Heart: Echo Evaluation of Common Congenital Lesions in Adulthood, Daniel Cox, DO

11:45-12:45 Lunch

Fundamentals of Pediatric Echo Acquisition

12:45-1:05 Tips and Tricks to Navigate Scanning the Pediatric Population, Kami Gardner, RDCS

1:05-1:35 Image Optimization Methods, Asher Mckee, RDCS

1:35-1:50 Discussion, Q & A

2:00-4:00 Hands-on Scanning Sessions

 

October 3, 2026

7:00-7:30 Check In, Coffee & Breakfast

Echo Indication for Failed Critical Congenital Heart Defect Screening

7:30-8:05 Pulmonary Hypertension & PDA in a Neonate, Ryan Carpenter, MD

8:10-8:45 "Do Not Send Home", John Colquitt, MD

8:50-9:25 Other Cyanotic Heart Lesions, Matt Beaver, MBBS

9:25-9:45 Discussion, Q & A

9:45-10:00 AM Break

Echo Indications for Chest Pain and Syncope

10:00-10:40 Cardiac Reasons for Chest Pain & Syncope in Children

10:40-11:20 Coronary Anomalies and Coronary Optimization

Interactive Pathology Review: Assess Your Knowledge

11:20-12:00 Name That Congenital Heart Lesion and What to Image Next, Keilly Lopata, RDCS & Linzie Randquist, RDCS

12:00-12:15 Discussion, Q & A

12:15-1:30 Lunch

1:30-3:30  Hands-On Scanning Sessions