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Run Time:
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 7:30am
Duration:
60-minutes
CME Credits:
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Cost:
Free
Derek Neilson, MD

Updates in the Genetic Evaluation of Intellectual Disability

Led By
Derek Neilson, MD

At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

  • Describe current genetic testing modalities
  • Review the 2025 AAP guidelines for genetic evaluation of intellectual disability or global developmental delay
  • Consider Arizona’s current healthcare environment and how it affects genetic testing

 

 

 

Delayed CME credit is available for up to 4 weeks following the live session
Please note: providers must be affiliated with Phoenix Children's (medical staff and referring) 
 

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About the presenter:

Derek Neilson, MD
Division Chief, Genetics and Metabolism
Phoenix Children’s

Dr. Neilson has been Division Chief of Genetics and Metabolism for 7 years. Dr. Neilson attended medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University. After that, he completed a combined pediatrics and genetics residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Following that, Dr. Neilson was faculty at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for nearly 10 years. 

Dr. Neilson has had gene discovery research programs for acute necrotizing encephalopathy, neurologic disorders, and also hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. Dr. Neilson has developed a genetics residency program at Phoenix Children’s with the hope of expanding genetics resources throughout the state of Arizona.

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Phoenix Children's . The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

 

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John R Hartley, DO, FAAP

Activity Director

Nothing to disclose - 10/16/2025

Derek E Neilson, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose - 10/21/2025

 

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