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APS Announces the Return of the
Howland Visiting Professor Program
APS is proud to announce the return of the APS Howland Visiting Professor Program, designed to bring APS John Howland Awardees to academic pediatric communities for education, mentorship, and engagement.
Bonnie Ramsey, MD, recipient of the 2025 APS John Howland Award, is the inaugural visiting professor in the reinstated program. During her visit to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she will participate in the Kathryn Edwards Society Lecture Series and present the Howland Lecture during Pediatric Grand Rounds.
These events mark the inaugural visit of the renewed APS Howland Visiting Professor Program and the launch of the 2026-2027 Kathryn Edwards Society Lecture Series.
All are invited to attend September 28 Kathryn M. Edwards Society Lecture Series! A light lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. If you are unable to attend in person, please join virtually!
Please join the September 29 Pediatric Grand Rounds virtually!
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Selected to Host the 2027 APS Howland Visiting Professor Program
APS is pleased to announce that Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected as the host institution for the 2027 APS Howland Visiting Professor Program. As part of this prestigious program, Bruce D. Gelb, MD, recipient of the 2026 APS John Howland Award, will visit the institution to share his expertise, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions on critical issues affecting academic pediatrics.
Congratulations to Nationwide Children’s Hospital on receiving this distinguished honor.
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