Networking

Each year, CPF members gather for a two-part, one-day event focused on furthering pediatric administration and management training, developing new business opportunities with vendors, and building relationships which serve as support system for everyday collaboration. The not-to-be-missed daytime program is an educational, conference-style event held for practice leadership and senior staff, including clinical leads and providers. The evening program is a dinner structure preceded by a cocktail reception for providers and some local and statewide partners.

The exhibiting vendors provides a unique occasion for organizations to gain exposure with clinics from across Tennessee while providing necessary sponsorship support to the Foundation.

In 2026, we are launching the inaugural Provider Education Conference and Practice Workshop.

Presented by Cumberland Pediatric Foundation in collaboration with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Department of Pediatrics, this annual event has become the premier holiday networking event for pediatric providers in Middle Tennessee. Hosted at Pinewood Social, attendees enjoy networking with their peers, delicious food, entertainment and signature cocktails. Over 500 attendees gathered last year for yet another celebratory evening of fun.

Cumberland Pediatric Foundation in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital partner together to host the annual Medical Specialty Open House to promote communication and camaraderie between current pediatric residents, the pediatric specialists at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and the community or primary care pediatricians. This event provides an opportunity for collaboration in clinical care and for building your network with other providers.

The community primary care practices and medical center specialists have tables to showcase information about their practice, division, or specialty which may include anything from a fun activity to a brochure or other display of information about the partners in the clinic. An award is selected each year for the “Best Table;” a contest for table decoration, theme, and interaction.

In 2016, CPF introduced the “Pediatric Showcase” at the Open House. The Showcase honors CPF members and partners who have achieved noteworthy accomplishment throughout the year. Awards include participation in research, educational events, best table, medical student hosts, pediatric pioneers, community work, and superstars.

Cumberland Pediatric Foundation is a provider of continuing medical education (CME). These sessions are offered quarterly as part of the CPF’s educational goals. Topics are selected by our education committee, and credits are obtained from AAFP or Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s CME office with an average 1.0 – 2.0 credits per session. AAFP credits are usually Elective Credits; however, when AAFP credits are Prescribed Credits, they are equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit. For more information on credit equivalency, click here. 

Cumberland Pediatric Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt host the Annual Pediatric Resident Welcome Picnic. This is a great opportunity for the residents to meet and socialize with new residents and CPF members in a relaxed, fun-filled environment. This annual event takes place in the summer at Centennial Park.

Roundtables are monthly luncheon gatherings designed specifically for pediatric practice managers. In order to accommodate practice managers across the region, Roundtables are hosted in a different city each month. These luncheons are a great place for practice managers to form connections and share challenges and solutions to issues that affect their work every day.