We recognize that while program directors may find the Resident Learning Center educationally valuable, institutions may have concerns about the industry connection to Abbott Nutrition. To help navigate this concern, please consider the bullet points below, and consider using the full statement pdf document in discussions where industry conflict of interest may be of concern.

What is the Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS)?

• Evidence-based, scientific, unbranded, and clinically relevant nutrition education program
• An online interactive learning program that is pertinent for pediatric residents and neonatal fellows
• Designed to meet the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) nutrition content specifications
• Designed to meet the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Pediatric Program Requirements

Who is Responsible for Content Development?

• The PNS content has been designed by pediatric educators and neonatal nutrition experts from across the country
• The PNS working group (authors) identify faculty and develop case studies and applied learning activities. Click here to learn "About the Authors"
• The PNS topics and learning objectives were developed by pediatric nutrition experts
• Each presenting faculty member controls the development of their topic content without commercial bias

What is Abbott Nutrition's role?

• They support the expenses associated with the faculty, media production, working group members, printed and online materials
• Their products are not represented unless the presenting faculty members chose to represent them.
• If product is represented, it is at the sole discretion of the presenting faculty member and without commercial bias.
• They comply with relevant industry standards and guidelines that have been developed for the pharmaceutical industry