Pediatric Grand Rounds

Pediatric Brain Tumors: Reasons for Optimism

The Fourth Annual Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia Memorial Lecture

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Friday, 02/24/2023 - 8:00am EST

Join us for Pediatric Grand Rounds every Friday, in person or via Zoom, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am EST.

Speaker:

Faculty Photo

James T. Rutka, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, FAANS, R.S.
R.S. McLaughlin Professor Chair
Chief of Surgery, University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
Editor & Chief of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group
Toronto, Canada

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Session Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants are expected to:

1. Know the current classification system for pediatric brain tumors,
2. Understand how children with pediatric brain tumors present to pediatricians and primary health care personnel,
3. Recognize and appreciate the current treatment methods for children with pediatric brain tumors


Session Details:

Series Faculty & Disclosures

Course Chair & Moderator: Dr. Rani S. Gereige  

Series Coordinator: Gabriela Martinez; 

NameRoleDisclosures
Rani S. GereigeChair & ModeratorNo relevant disclosures
Shelly WangModeratorNo relevant disclosures
Gabriela MartinezCoordinatorNo relevant disclosures
James RutkaSpeakerNo relevant disclosures

All relevant conflicts of interest disclosed have been mitigated before the start of the session.

Accreditation

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

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 financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

Commercial Support Disclosure: No commercial support was received for this activity.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has approved and designated this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Attendance/CE
This is an accredited educational activity. Non-Physician participants that complete the activity requirements will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with their time participating in this course approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Credit Reporting

Credits Reported to CE Broker Automatically

Badge: Provider Reports to CE BrokerFlorida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY: Credits earned by completing this course are reported directly to CE Broker. Make sure your profile is complete to avoid errors in reporting.

All other licensees: Credits earned must be self-reported to your accrediting agency. For more information visit our CE Broker Reporting page.


Instructions:

Activity Requirements

Learners must have an iLearnPeds.com account in order to access/complete the following requirements. Accounts are free and available to everyone. To complete the activity, attendees must...

  1. Complete the Pre-Survey
  2. Watch the presentation & mark their attendance
  3. Complete the Post-Survey & Activity Evaluation

Learners who complete the requirements above will receive the designated credits they are eligible for. Learners interested in CME credit must verify their profession is listed in their profile in order to be eligible for credits.

Participating in Person

In-person participation is encouraged.

In-Person attendees can mark their attendance by connecting their mobile number to their iLearn account (you need to do this only once) and then texting the attendance code for the session to (954) 299-0882. You can also scan the QR code placed near the Auditorium entries.

If you do not wish to connect your mobile phone, you can log in to your iLearn account, then click the "Mark Your Attendance" button on the homepage under the banner. You will also be asked to enter the code before completing the post-survey if you have not done so already.

Remember to mark your attendance before the code expires! Codes expire approximately 8 hours after the session takes place and there is a new code each session.

Participating Virtually

Virtual participation is available to those unable to attend in person. You can get the zoom meeting details by registering for the session by clicking the "Register/Launch Forms" button at the top of the page, or by signing up to our email list.

Virtual attendees can mark their attendance by connecting their mobile number to their iLearn account (you need to do this only once) and then texting the attendance code for the session to (954) 299-0882. The attendance code will be visible throughout the presentation on the slides, and in the zoom chat.

If you do not wish to connect your mobile phone, you can log in to your iLearn account, then click the "Mark Your Attendance" button on the homepage under the banner. You will also be asked to enter the code before completing the post-survey if you have not done so already.

Remember to mark your attendance before the code expires! Codes expire approximately 8 hours after the session takes place and there is a new code each session.

Accessing the Activity Materials

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The recording and handout will be placed below the meeting details once they are available. Recordings should be available within 5 hours of the session taking place, handouts should be available immediately. If any of these are missing, you can contact the series coordinator for assistance.

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Session date: 
02/24/2023 - 8:00am to 9:00am EST
Location: 
Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Auditorium
FL
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Acknowledging attendance at this educational activity.

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Faculty List: 
Guest Faculty(s)

James Rutka, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, FAANS, R.S.

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

Shelly Wang, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FAANS

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

James Rutka, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, FAANS, R.S.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.