Thursday, September 24 | 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Virtual Conference via Microsoft Teams
This half-day educational seminar is for pediatricians, primary care physicians and other clinicians who want to learn about the latest treatments and advancements in pediatrics. Topics will be presented by providers who are part of the collaborative program between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliated physician groups.
Event speakers and topics
Arrhythmia and Sudden Death: A Perspective for Pediatricians
R. Gregory Webster, MD, MPH*
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Evaluate surviving family members for risk of heritable cardiac disease after a young sudden death in the family.
- Discuss the genetic information that families receive after a sudden death in the young.
- Explain the reasons that children have different clinical and genetic outcomes than adults.
Teen Marijuana Use in the Era of Legalization
Jennifer Jensen, MSN, APRN-NP, CPNP
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the trends in marijuana products and their use including vaping.
- Address marijuana use with patients and parents during examinations.
- Educate families and communities to reduce harms associated with marijuana products.
Severe Asthma and Advanced Therapies
Avani Shah, MD
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Identify aspects of severe asthma.
- Explain the pathophysiology of asthma and treatment effects.
- Identify currently available and upcoming therapies for severe asthma.
Pediatric Office Emergencies - Are You Ready?
Joy Koopmans, MD* and Susan Fuchs, MD*
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Implement pediatric office emergency readiness assessment and develop office-tailored protocols.
- Identify key equipment and medications needed to manage pediatric office emergencies.
- Apply initial management procedures for some of the most common pediatric office emergencies.
Innovation in Fetal Surgery - Baby Steps and Breakthroughs
Aimen Shaaban, MD
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the evidence that exists for the current practice of fetal surgery as it compares to traditional approaches.
- Identify current knowledge gaps that limit broader application of fetal intervention.
- Characterize the innovative approaches currently utilized in fetal surgical research.
Registration
You may register online at CAP2020.nm.org, or by phone at 630.933.4576. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833.
Registration deadline is September 14.
A link to join the conference will be sent to registered participants 5-7 days prior to the event.
Conference cost
This conference is free of charge.
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