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Department of Pediatrics Weekly Conference Digest
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Grand Rounds: Wednesdays 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
3M: Thursdays 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota
Free and open to the public

September 10th, 2014

"Addressing Disparities in Pediatric Asthma Care"


Stephen Teach, MD, MPH
Chief, Division of Allergy and Immunology,
Associate Chief, Division of Emergency Medicine,
Children's Research Institute, 
George Washington University School of Medicine,

Washington, D.C.
 
Objectives
1. Describe the national epidemiology of pediatric asthma with a focus on disparities in outcomes
2. Discuss how novel approaches to care and its delivery can ameliorate disparities

Purple Onion sandwiches will be provided
For the latest on speakers, cancellations, and evaluations, visit the Pediatrics Grand Rounds website: 
Grand Rounds Website

Pediatric 3M

Morbidity, Mortality, and Management Conference
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota
Free and open to the public

September 11th, 2014
 

Chair's Cup
 

Adam Foss, MD
Chief Medical Resident,
Department of Pediatrics

University of Minnesota

 
Purple Onion sandwiches will be provided
For info on speakers, cancellations, and other conferences, click here to see the Pediatric Conference Calendar:
Pediatric Conference Calendar
Pediatric Grand Rounds is presented for three purposes, to:
·   Recognize the important interdependence of research and patient care
·   Describe evolving pathogenetic concepts and therapies for pediatric diseases
·   Provide relevant in-depth review of important pediatric topics
 
The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACGME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The University of Minnesota designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who participate in the CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.
 
Grand Rounds Chairman: Dr. John Andrews     
Grand Rounds Support: Danielle Hans 612-625-7202