"Treatments in Pediatric Epilepsy"
CME | MOC Part 2 Webinar | Monday, May 17 - 6 PM
Shilpa Reddy, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be leading a CME presentation for CPF members on Monday, May 17 at 6 PM discussing treatments in pediatric epilepsy, with topics including intractable (drug-resistant) epilepsy, classifying different types of epilepsy and epilepsy syndromes, non-medication treatment options, and when to refer to a comprehensive epilepsy center.
Presentation is approved for CME and MOC Part 2 credit for live attendees.
Michelle Fiscus, MD, Medical Director, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program, TN Dept of Health, led a presentation for CPF members this weekdiscussing the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines in children and what pediatricians and practices need to know to be prepared for the months and year ahead.
View the presentation VIDEO and SLIDES at the links.
CPF is holding an election this year for a Community-Based Board seat! The CPF Board is made up of half community pediatricians and half Vanderbilt representatives. Board members are determined through a popular vote election. Terms are 3 years in length.
We will be accepting nominations for the Community seat for the next 2 weeks! The nomination period will end on Friday, May 28 at 5 PM. You can self-nominate or nominate one of your peers. Please send nominations or questions to CPF Executive Director Lora Harnack at lora.a.harnack@vumc.org or by using the link below.
CPF's Career Centerhas posts of open positions in the membership network and also resumes of people looking for jobs in medical practices in the area. If you'd like to add a post to the page or remove one, please email CPF Program Manager Preston Spencer at preston.spencer@vumc.org.
CPF is offering members several chances this year to complete PALS, PEARS, and BLS training for free. Here are the currently scheduled dates (classes to be held in-person at Vanderbilt 100 Oaks in Nashville at 8 AM):
CPF provides members with a FREE subscription to AAP Point-of-Care Solutions as part of your annual dues, giving you easy access to well-care guides, patient education, the AAP's Coding Newsletter, RedBook Online, and more!
Need the log-in info? Email us using the link below.