PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS - SHH AUDITORIUM - 08:00AM – Tuesday


The goal of the Grand Rounds at Sacred Heart Hospital is to examine current advances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Distinguished experts are selected to address topics/objectives for the Grand Rounds at Sacred Heart Hospital.

These activities are Evidenced-based or Customary and Generally Accepted Medical Practice and are approved in part or in its entirety for evidence-based content. MECOP anticipates that physicians will be motivated to seek evidence-based CME as their patients come to expect them to practice evidence-based medicine. CME involves a process of identifying a learning need, developing an educational strategy for learning, implementing the strategy, and evaluating the effectiveness of the strategy. An evidence-based approach will help to ensure the validity of clinical content and thus improve the likelihood of a successful outcome to the educational intervention.

Overall Objectives: Through discussion, audiovisual presentation and case analysis, the participant should be able to evaluate, refer, identify, examine and provide guidelines that encourage improved techniques in the treatment of diseases intended to provide better patient outcomes and evidence-based guidelines or consensus viewpoint in preference to personal opinion. Open discussion and/or questions and answers will allow for audience participation. Specific objectives identified for each lecture.

Evaluation: The evaluations for these programs are designed to evaluate 1) program content, 2) speaker presentation and 3) audiovisuals. In addition, it is used as a tool for 4) needs assessment, 5) outcomes, 6) disclosure of any relationship that any of the speakers may have with a commercial provider and 7) presenter bias that may exist in his/her discussion of any commercial product or service.

Subject Matter: Primary Care: New Developments, Case Management & Alternate Therapies. These series conferences are designed in order that physicians may be able to 1) IDENTIFY key issues that confront the healthcare provider 2) focus on most current findings/recommendations for management of difficult situations 3) OFFER practical alternatives 4) SET objectives to improve patient care/outcomes.


January 2008

01 “Cancelled for New Year”

08 “Cancelled”

15 “Pediatric Department Meeting”

22 “The IFG System & the Basis of Growth”
Speaker: Ron G. Rosenfeld, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) DESCRIBE the physiological basis of human growth; 2) IDENTIFY the molecular basis of IFG deficiency; 3) CORRELATE genotype with phenotype in growth disorders. Questions and answers will allow for audience participation.

29 “Pediatric Obesity”
Speaker: Alan Sacks, MD; Tara Gonzales, MD; Aliece Rockwell, MSN, RN
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) IDENTIFY the etiology & epidemiology of pediatric obesity; 2) LIST the four steps in the Universal Management of Obesity Risk; 3) IDENTIFY the AAP Recommendations for Prevention, & Assessment of Child & Adolescent Overweight & Obesity; 4) IDENTIFY the four stages of intervention for pediatric overweight & obesity as recommended by the AAP; 5) IDENTIFY Strategies to incorporate in the Community Pediatrician’s Office to promote prevention.

February

05 “Clincopathology Conference on Papillary Thyroid Cancer in Childhood”
Speaker: Michelle Zerah, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) IDENTIFY the options for diagnosis & treatment of thyroid nodules; 2) RECOGNIZE the limitations & the technique of ultrasonic guided fine needle aspiration & pathology of thyroid gland; 3) SUMMARIZE the work up treatment & prognosis of childhood thyroid cancers, especially PTC.

12 “Cancelled”

19 “Cancelled”

26 “Cancelled”


March

04 “Ethnics & Cultural Diversity”
Speaker: Rex Northup, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the cultural & ethnic diversity further enhance by Ivan in 04, 2) RECOGNIZE social customs & cultural & ethnic background often drive the ethics in various situations, 3) BE PREPARED to deal with cultural diversity in providing healthcare that is ethical & compassionate.

11 “Current Research and Pediatric Neurology”
Speaker: Ben Renfroe, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) STATE basics of pediatric research goals; 2) INDICATE awareness of study type; 3) DISCUSS new medication in pediatric neurology.

18 “Pediatric Department Meeting”

25 “Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Series: Treatment Related Cardiac Complications”
Speaker: Chatchawin Assanasen, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) APPRECIATE risk factors for cardiac toxicity in patients treated for pediatric cancer; 2) ASSOCIATE cardio-protective techniques in the use of cardio-toxic medications; 3) RECOGNIZE & DISTINGUISH cardiac surveillance recommendations for survivors of childhood cancer.

April

01 “Electronic Medical Records”
Speaker: Rob Patterson, MD & Bill Winter, Dir. Information Services
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) PROVIDE overview of the Information Technology at Sacred Heart Health System; 2) INTRODUCE & DEFINE new electronic processes that will be implemented within the next six months; 3) DEFINE steps & strategies to prepare physicians for the changes.

08 “Pediatric Grand Rounds: Changing to Meet Your Needs”
 Speaker: Rex Northup, MD

15 "Acquired Hypopituitarism: Review of Clinical Findings & Treatment "
Speaker: Mark Kummer, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE common clinical findings of tumors invading the hypothalamus & pituitary; 2) DEVELOP a plan for assessment of pituitary function; 3) ENSURE appropriate replacement of all necessary hormones.

22 “Using UpToDate for Evidence-Based Answers at the Point-of-Care”
Speaker: Rob Patterson, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) DEMONSTRATE an increased Awareness of online information resources available to them at the Hospital that will allow them to answer clinical questions that arise during patient interactions; 2) INTEGRATE the use of UpToDate in daily Practice so that they can find correct answers to their clinical questions.

29 “Sepsis and the future of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine”
Speaker: Jason Foland, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) DEFINE the clinical presentation, classification & management of septic shock; 2) RECOGNIZE the pathophysiology of sepsis; 3) BRING insight into the future management of sepsis.

May

06 “Autism”
Speaker: David Suhrbier, DO
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) IDENTIFY medical causes of autism; 2) ASSOCIATE relationship between autism & epilepsy; 3) DESCRIBE the use of pharmacotherapy in autism.

13 “Movement Mania: Famous People & Huntington’s Disease”
Speaker: Jeff Jones, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) Describe Huntington’s disease & its epidemiology; 2) Outline the history of discovery of Huntington’s disease; 3) Discuss famous people & Huntington’s disease; 4) Examine ethical issues & Huntington’s disease.

20 “Childhood Arthritis”
Speaker: Brandon Dorion, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) DISTINGUISH chronic arthritis from other causes of joint pain; 2) IDENTIFY types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); 3) ASSOCIATE drugs used to treat JIA.



27 “Pediatric Department Meeting”


June

03 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.

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July

01 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.

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August

05 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.

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19 “Reducing the Trauma of Intervention for Congenital Heart Disease: A Programmatic”
Speaker: David Nykanen, MD
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26 “Pediatric Department Meeting”


September

02 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.


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October

07 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.

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21 “Shaken Baby Syndrome”
Speaker: Jenny Jenkins, MD
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28 “Adrenal Diseases in Children”
Speaker: Helen Hsiang, MD
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to:1) DISTINGUISH Congenital Hyperplasia, Addison's disease & Cushing Syndrome; 2) IDENTIFY steroid coverage for Adrenal Crisis; 3) RECOGNIZE steroid withdrawal. 

November

04 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.

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25 “Pediatric Department Meeting”


December

02 “Clinical Case Presentations”
Director: Anthony "Gus" McDavid, MD, FAAP
Objectives: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to: 1) RECOGNIZE the Clinical presentation of a particular pediatric illness; 2) DISTINGUISH the appropriate use of laboratory and diagnostic studies pertinent to diagnosis and/or management; 3) GAIN knowledge of available evidence-based medicine resources and then apply this information to provide quality patient care.

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23 “Cancelled for Christmas”

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Please select an available date you are able to present at Pediatric Grand Rounds. Fill out the following form with your date, title & three objectives (if available). Once MECOP receives your request, the calendar will be updated & speaker paperwork will be sent to you.

Name:    Professional Title:     Contact email:

Date requesting: Presentation Title/Topic:

Objectives if available: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to:

You may also reserve dates by calling Robin Key at 477-4956 or faxing to 477-8144.