Pediatric Pearls Winter

1. Describe eczema categorization and tools built to support the pediatric provider
2. Describe leptomeningeal melanosis, and the impact on surgical management
3. Discuss current guidelines and emerging evidence on food allergy prevention and early treatment
4. Address common dilemmas in implementation of early introduction of peanut
5. Discuss sociocultural shifts in families resulting in increased father engagement
6. Describe the inter-relation between father wellbeing with the wellbeing of mothers and children and Identify ways to engage with fathers in a pediatric setting
7. Discuss what is new in pediatric dialysis and other common pediatric renal issues including Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)
8. Explore ESKD Dialysis Modalities and ESKD Management
9. Discuss the etiology, identify the clinical characteristics, interpret diagnostic testing, and plan the management of children with uncomplicated pneumonia
10. Recognize the unique etiologies and plan the management of children at risk for severe or recurrent pneumonia, such as children with cystic fibrosis or immunocompromise
11. Review current season RSV prevention recommendations and highlight CDC recommendations for testing infants with HCV perinatal exposure
12. Discuss evidence for shorter antibiotic duration for common outpatient infections
13. Discuss new vaccines and the rationale for updated vaccine recommendations
14. Describe when it is necessary to operate on giant congenital nevi (GCN)
15. Differentiate surgical indications for the management of pigmented vs. non-pigmented GCN
16. Discuss the major factor that leads to recurrent nevi following surgical resection
17. Explain treatment options for GCN of the head and neck, torso and extremities
18. Identify which pediatric patients are at risk for infertility
19. Discuss options for fertility preservation based on the child’s diagnosis and risk assessment for infertility
20. Explain which fertility preservation strategies are standard of care and which are experimental

ONLINE (preferred method): For registration and payment, please visit luriechildrens.org/pearls.

CALL-IN: For registration and payment, please call Stephanie Cardona at 312.227.7411 or Claudia Cooper at 312.505.1736. 

Please retain a copy of your registration for your records. Mailing and faxing registration have been discontinued..

This will be a HALF-DAY, VIRTUAL event.


MDs, DOs, PhDs, and APRNs - $115

CIN and CCPA Members, Fellows, RNs, Other Healthcare Professionals, and Hospital Employees - $100

Residents and Medical Students - $75

*Registration is due approximately 10 days prior to each course and is non-refundable unless cancellation is received seven days prior to the event. If registering for the discount package will all five events (Pediatric Pearls Fall, ENT, Winter, Spring, and Emergency Medicine), registration is due October 23, 2023.


**NEW REFUND POLICY FOR 2023**

  There is a new, strict no-refund policy unless request is received seven days prior to the event. Consideration will be given to emergency situations and a credit for a future event will be offered.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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