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Commitment to Education

Some of the patients seen by KU Pediatrics.

Presented by the University of Kansas Department of Pediatrics
and KU Continuing Education

The University of Kansas Medical Center
Wahl Hall West Auditorium
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, Kansas

Fridays
September 7, 2007—December 28, 2007
8-9 a.m.

Date
Topic

September 2007

Sept 7, 2007

Robert Wittler, M.D.

"Challenging Pediatric Cases."

Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify clinical clues to formulate a different diagnosis
2. Enhance visual diagnostic skills
3. Describe disease prevalence and its impact on diagnostic certainty


Sept 14, 2007

Paul Saenger, MD

"New Horizons in Growth Hormone Stimulation Testing"

Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Review use of GH treatment today.
2. Discuss current genetic workup for short stature.
3. Examine genetic findings (SHOX Deficiency and others) of GeNeSIS and other registries.
4. Analyze safety of Growth Hormone Treatment.
5. Review new devices and products in the GH industry.


Sept 21, 2007

Lisa Gilmer, MD and Stephen Lauer, MD

"Generational Differences in Medicine"

Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Define generations and their workforce impact
2. Compare and contrast the stereotypical generational characteristics
3. Examine how generational values impact the work and educational environments
4. Identify attributes of the generations and their impact on the educational environment
5. Brainstorm ideas for dealing with the generation clash in our own department

Sept 28, 2007

Jill Jacobson, M.D.

"Disorders of Sex Development: New Terminology and New Approach."

Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the new terminology in disorders of sexual development (DSD).
2. Describe gender identity disorders.
3. Demonstrate quantitate virilization by physical measurements.
4. Interpret when to activate a multidisciplinary DSD team.

October 2007

Oct 5, 2007

Brandon Newell, M.D.

"Linear Lesions of Childhood."

Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe a variety of presentations and potential treatments of linear lesions of childhood.
2. Demonstrate a variety of potential treatments of linear lesions of childhood.
3. Determine developmental patterns of certain linear lesions of childhood.

Oct 12, 2007

Jakica Tancabelic, MD

"Don't Know Much About Coagulation?"

Oct 19, 2007

Christopher Rizzo, MD

"Immunization Update"

Oct 26, 2007

Joan Hunt, PhD

"Immunity and Pregnancy"

November 2007

Nov 2, 2007

Chet Johnson, MD

"Title to be announced"

Nov 9, 2007

Eleanor Lisbon, MD

"Hot Issues in Adolescent Medicine"

Nov 16, 2007

Okunola Oluola, MD

"Ureaplasma Infection of the Female Upper Genital Tracts Associated with Preterm Birth"

Nov 23, 2007

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Grand Rounds
Nov 30, 2007

Charles Paxson, MD

"Newborn Circulation"

December 2007

Dec 7, 2007

Matt Reese, PhD

"Medicaid Services for Positive Behavior Support in Kansas"

Dec 14, 2007

Talkad Raghuveer, MD

"Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn"

Dec 21, 2007

 

Dec 28, 2007 Christmas Holiday - No Grand Rounds

 

Archived Pediatric Grand Rounds

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Overview

This series is designed to provide new information to primary care health professionals about common pediatric problems and their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Department Chair

Chet Johnson, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, KU Medical Center

Program Chair

Charlie Paxson , M.D., Assistant Professor, Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, KU Medical Center

 

Target Audience

Pediatricians, family physicians, other physicians who care for pediatric patients, pediatric and primary care nurses, and nurse practitioners

Objectives

At the completion of this grand rounds series, participants should be able to:

  1. Evaluate common disorders seen in pediatric practice.
  2. Determine appropriate treatment.
  3. Develop critical appraisals of various etiological theories.

Planning Committee

  • Charlie Paxson, M.D, Chair
  • Majed Dasouki , M.D.
  • Sherry Farwell, Coordinator
  • Jo-Ann Harris, M.D.
  • Michael Kennedy, M.D. (Family Medicine)
  • Carol Lindsley, M.D.
  • Steve Martin, M.D.
  • Mitzi Scotten, M.D.
  • Jeremy Strom, M.D.
  • Maura Wendland, Ph.D.

Accreditation

All participants are required to sign attendance rosters at the beginning of each session. Continuing education credit will be prorated according to documented attendance.

Physicians

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physician's should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

University of Kansas School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

"This educational activity is approved for 1 contact hours."

Faculty

Please see broadcast e-mails for current information regarding faculty and program topics.

 

Faculty Disclosure

Unless otherwise announced prior to the session, individuals involved in the presentation of this activity do not have relevant financial relationships with any commercial entities producing healthcare goods or services related to the content of this activity.

Registration

There is no fee to attend. Registration will be on site the day of each session.

Certificates

Continuing education certificates will be issued following the last session in the series. To request a certificate before the last session in this series, please contact Sherry Farwell at 913-588-6336. Please allow 3 weeks to process your certificate.

For more information please contact Sherry Farwell 913-588-6336

Program Accessibility

We accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call 913-588-0457 and someone will contact you to discuss your needs. To ensure accommodation, please call at least two weeks before the session.

The University of Kansas is committed to providing programs and activities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, university policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an AA/EO Title IX institution.

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We occasionally use mailing lists that we have leased. If you receive unwanted communication from KUCE, it is because your name appears on a list we have acquired from another source. In this case, please accept our apologies.

Location and Parking

KU Medical Center is located at the corner of 39th Street and Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas. If you are coming from Interstate 70, take the 7th Street Trafficway South exit; 7th Street becomes Rainbow Boulevard. If you are coming from interstate 35, take the Rainbow Boulevard South exit. A campus map can be viewed at http://www.kumc.edu/Pulse/map.html.
Parking is available in garages on Olathe Boulevard and on Cambridge Street.