Contact
Karen Supplee (karen.supplee@nemours.org)Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
302-651-6758
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Nemours, the Delaware Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Delaware Academy of Medicine. Nemours is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nemours designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
The Delaware State Board of Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for Nursing licensure contact hours.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the duPont Hospital for Children will provide modifications in teaching methodologies to accommodate individual needs. To request disability accommodations, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at least 15 days in advance of the program at (302) 651-6750.Commercial Support:
This program may be supported in part by unrestricted educational grants in accordance with ACCME Standards. At the time of this printing, a list of commercial supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be given to all exhibitors and supporters in conference materials at the time of the meeting.Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, Nemours must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to Nemours their relevant financial relationships. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control. Nemours has policies in place to resolve potential financial conflicts of interest. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.Robert O. Y. Warren Memorial Seminar
The Delaware Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Delaware Academy of Medicine and the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children co-sponsor this annual continuing education program in order to perpetuate Dr. Warren's memory. He left us with a legacy of devotion to the health and well-being of Children which we strive to convey.
Following this conference, please join us for the Katherline L. Esterly, MD Childhood Development Lecture at the DuPont Country Club starting at 5:30pm. This free dine and learn educational activity includes a reception, dinner, and keynote address by Joseph F. Hagan, Jr., MD, FAAP - co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics "Bright Futures" program. Click here to learn more.
LEARNER OBJECTIVES
- Discuss newer literature on pediatric bone and joint infections.
- Develop management strategies for pediatric bone and joint infections.
- Discuss the problem of antibiotic resistance and overuse.
- Apply principles of judicious use of antibiotics to the community pediatric setting.
- Recognize antiviral drugs which may be seen in the outpatient setting.
- Choose appropriate antiviral therapies.
- Discuss the basic epidemiology, etiology and clinical presentation of nephrolithiasis.
- Define medical management and prevention of nephrolithiasis.
- Outline how to evaluate children with nephrolithiasis.
- Identify indications and options of surgical treatment for nephrolithiasis.
- Explain when to seek professional support to address mealtime challenges.
- Identify mealtime basics including structure and consistent expectations.
- Discuss the role of stress on health.
- Apply some stress reduction techniques.
- Identify indicators of illness and injury in pediatric patients.
- Develop an approach to common and unusual pediatric illness encountered in an outpatient setting.
- Discuss how to improve inpatient pediatric care of common hospital conditions.
- Define potentially harmful interventions for common hospital pediatric conditions.
AGENDA
7:30 a.m. REGISTRATION/REFRESHMENTS/EXHIBITS
8:00 a.m. Pediatric Bone and Joint Infections – Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE
9:00 a.m. BREAK/REFRESHMENTS/EXHIBITS
9:20 a.m. Opening Remarks/Welcome
9:30 a.m. BACTERIA GONE VIRAL
Bad Bugs, No Drugs – Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE
What’s That Drug? Antivirals 101 – Karen A. Ravin, MD
Question-and-Answer Session – Moderator: Robert S. Walter, MD, FAAP
10:45 a.m. RENAL STONES: Medical Approach vs. Surgical Approach
It’s Sedimentary, My Dear Watson! – Christopher LaRosa, MD
This Too, Shall Pass! – Ahmad Bani Hani, MD
Question-and-Answer Session – Moderator: Joseph DiSanto, MD, FAAP
12:00 p.m. LUNCH/EXHIBITS
1:15 p.m. PEACE MEAL
Avoiding Food Fights – Colleen Sherman, PhD Finding
Peace via Meditation – Frances R. Zapalla, DO
Question and Answer Session – Moderator: Sangita P. Modi, MD
2:30 p.m. BREAK/EXHIBITS
2:45 p.m. PEDIATRIC PEARLS
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pearls – Maria Carmen G. Diaz, MD
Top Ten Developments in Pediatric Hospital Medicine – David Pressel, MD, PhD
Office Pediatric Pearls – Sangita P. Modi, MD
Question-and-Answer Session – Moderators: Robert S. Walter, MD, FAAP & Joseph DiSanto, MD, FAAP
4:00 p.m. ADJOURN
COURSE REGISTRATION
Fees: The conference registration fee is $85 for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. The fee for students and residents is $25, if registration is accompanied by a letter from the student’s/resident’s program director indicating that the student/resident is enrolled in the program. A senior discount is being offered to clinicians who have retired from active practice or who are over 65 years of age. That fee is $30. The fee includes all course material, refreshments and meals as noted on the schedule.
Registration: Advance registration is required and should be received by October 22, 2014. All registration received by this date will be confirmed in writing. Registration is limited and will be honored in the order of the date received.
To register with a check: Return the completed registration form with full payment using check (payable to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children) to the Continuing Medical Education Office, duPont Hospital for Children, PO Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899.
To register with a credit card: If you are paying by Master Card, VISA, American Express or Discover Card, please complete the registration form found online at www.PedsUniversity.org
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given for WRITTEN cancellations received before October 22, 2014. No refunds will be given after this date. Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is not responsible for any cancellations or change fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.