Virtual Webinar – A Resurgence of Congenital Syphilis: Managing the Syphilis-Exposed Infant

In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in the rates of congenital syphilis, with a significant impact on newborn infants. Healthcare providers must be aware of the latest statistics related to congenital syphilis and the recommended outpatient follow-up recommendations for syphilis-exposed infants. Understanding these trends can help providers in effectively identifying and managing cases of congenital syphilis, ultimately leading to better outcomes for these vulnerable infants. This webinar will provide an overview of congenital syphilis and explore missed opportunities for preventing congenital syphilis, as well as infant follow-up needs.

Margaret “Meg” Fisher, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, received her undergraduate education at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, and her medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine. She completed her Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia. Dr. Fisher joined the NJ Department of Health as a Special Advisor to the Commissioner of Health in 2020 and served as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services from September 2022 to June 2023. In addition, she is the Medical Director of Clinical and Academic Excellence at Monmouth Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine.

Target Audience: Nurses, physicians, and other professionals in the healthcare setting

Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will self-report increased knowledge of best practices in the identification and management of syphilis-exposed infants in the outpatient setting.

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Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for participating in the continuing education program, the registrant must join the webinar, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit an electronic evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of submission of the evaluation.

Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P115-6/2024

Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credit Information Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Society of New Jersey. New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Designation Statement: New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cost: This program is free, but registration is required.

Disclosures/Commercial Support: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity.