Human Growth Foundation Education Day 2021

October 16, 2021

  

The 2021 Human Growth Foundation Education Day Conference is for pediatricians, primary care physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, medical students and medical personnel interested in updating medical knowledge of conditions and entities in Pediatric Endocrinology

Registration for this event is now closed.

Target Audience

Pediatricians
Primary Care Physicians
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Medical Students

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to

  1. Identify abnormal growth patterns in children
  2. Prevent diabetes risk during pandemic crisis
  3. Manage Cholesterol and Triglycerides in pediatric patients
  4. Identify patients with gender dysphoria and refer to specialized care to prevent psychological complications
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this , , for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 5.50 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
Course opens: 
08/20/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2021
Event starts: 
10/16/2021 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/16/2021 - 3:30pm EDT
Cost:
$35.00
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TIMETOPIC & SPEAKER

8:00 - 8:15 AM

Welcome
Dr. Marco Danon, Pediatric Endocrinologist

8:15 - 8:45 AM

Thyroid Nodules and Cancer in Childhood
Dr. Yong Bao, JMH Pediatric Endocrinologist

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Thyroid Disorders in Children
Dr. Pedro Pagan, NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist                                  

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Pre-Diabetes in Children: the Pandemia Effect
Dr. Janine Sanchez, JMH Pediatric Diabetologist

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Gender Dysphoria
Dr. Alejandro Diaz, NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist
(Will discuss off-label use of GnRH agonists to stop puberty in children with gender dysphoria)

10:15 - 10:45 AM

BREAK with Exhibitors

10:45 - 11:15 AM

Extremes in Puberty: When to Worry
Dr. Milagros Huerta, Pediatric Endocrinologist

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Contraceptives and PCOS in Adolescents
Dr. Marcela Nur, Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

11:45 - 12:15 PM

Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and Statins in Pediatrics: 2021
Dr. Joshua Tarkoff, NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist

12:15 - 1:30 PM

BREAK with Exhibitors

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Short Stature
Dr. Andrea Granados, NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Bone Age and Other Skeletal Issues
Dr. Rachel Pevsner, NCH Pediatric Radiologist

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Growth Treatment in Genetic Syndromes
Dr. Carmen Bustamante, Pediatric Endocrinologist

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Pediatric Diabetes; An Update
Dr. Adriana Carrillo, NCH Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Virtual meeting details will be provided prior to the event. You will be contacted via email with instructions on how to connect. These instructions will also be posted within the course.

Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose all financial relationships to the accredited provider. Any relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

Committee member(s)

Patti Costa

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Marco Danon, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Marco Danon, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Patti Costa

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Thu Pham

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Daphne Plump

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Yong Bao, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Alejandro Diaz, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Andrea Granados, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Milagros Huerta, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Marcela Nur, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Pedro Pagan Banchs, MD, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Rachel Pevsner, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Janine Sanchez, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joshua Tarkoff, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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Disclosure & Conflict of Interest Resolution Statement

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Reporting

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CME Credits

To be eligible to claim CME credits for this course, participants must complete both Pre & Post Surveys.
A fee may apply. Fee will not be charged until participant is able to claim CMEs. Discounts available, check Register tab above for pricing details.

Completion Certificates

For registrants needing a Certificate of Attendance/Completion instead of a Certificate for CME Credit earned, please contact us at cme@nicklaushealth.org. We will award you the above certificate upon request if all course requirements are complete.

DESIGNATION STATEMENT: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT DISCLOSURE:  No commercial support was provided for this activity. 

FACULTY/PLANNER DISCLOSURE POLICY: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their relevant financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

Available Credit

  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this , , for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 5.50 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.

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Price

Cost:
$35.00
Please login or register to take this course.
Registration for this event closed Friday, Oct. 15, at 12:00PM EST.

Registration Fees:

Registration Type

Fee

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Employed Staff (Including physician & non physician employees)

Free

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Geographic Medical Staff (Non-NCH Employed)

Free

Nicklaus Children's Health Other Medical Staff (Credentialed but not hospital based)

$35

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Resident or Fellow

Free

Non-NCHS Residents or Fellows (Letter or email from program director required)

Free

US/Domestic Physician

$35

International Physicians - NO CME

$35

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