June 4
The Same, But Different: Improving Quality of Care for LGBTQ Youth
Lee Ann E. Conard, RPh, DO, MPH, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s
Charla Weiss, PhD, Human Resources Consultant, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Cincinnati Children’s
B. Link Tague, Applications Specialist II, General & Community Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s
- Recognize appropriate questions to screen for potential health disparities for LGBTQ patients
- Create a clinical environment to encourage LGBTQ patients to self-identify their sexual orientation or gender identity to their provider
- Discuss local resources for the patient and/or parent that could improve patient outcomes
June 11
Global Health: How Do Limited Resources Affect the Child
Chuck Schubert MD, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Associate Director, Residency Program, Global Child Health, Division of Emergency Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s
- Describe the main causes of mortality for children under 5 years of age
- Describe the impact of limited medical resources on at least three types of patients
- Determine at least one way to influence the impact of limited medical resources in developing countries
June 18
Woman’s Faculty Association - Adherence in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: Can a Clinic-Based Intervention Work?
Alexandra L. Quittner, PhD, Professor of Psychology & Pediatrics, University of Miami
- Describe rates of adherence to prescribed treatments for cystic fibrosis
- Outline the common barriers to adherence for adolescents with chronic conditions
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of clinic-based interventions to improve adherence
June 25
Fragile X Syndrome: A Model for Translational Pharmacotherapy Development
Craig A. Erickson, MD, Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Psychiatry, Cincinnati Children’s
- Identify indications for ordering testing for fragile X syndrome
- Identify common symptoms and behaviors that most often the target of treatment in person with fragile X syndrome
- Describe which neurotransmitter systems are the targets of significant ongoing drug development efforts specific to fragile x syndrome
July 2
Genetic Testing in Children: A Clinical and Ethical Approach
Howard Saal, MD, Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Director, Clinical Genetics, Division of Human Genetics, Cincinnati Children’s
- Identify the scope of genetic testing and the types of testing available
- Describe the implications of genetic testing on the entire family
- Discuss the role of genetic counseling on genetic testing
July 9
CONNECTED: Children Living In a 7 x 24 World
Stephen Smith, Director of Relationship Marketing Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
Gwen Bender, Chief of the Juvenile section of the Prosecutor’s office, Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office
- Describe the technologies that children are using for communication, entertainment and the possible impact that such technologies can have on them culturally and legally
- Discuss how technologies, apps and websites effect privacy in our society
- Recognize how bullying is no longer is limited by time or place
July 16
Disaster Preparedness and Response: Are we ready?
Nathan L. Timm, MD, Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine, Director, Office of Emergency Management, Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s
- Review common myths about disasters and medical response
- Describe the basics components of disaster planning in healthcare
- Recognize importance of including children at all levels of disaster planning
July 23
Radiation Safety for Pediatric Patients- Update on Progress in the Last 5 years
Marilyn Goske, MD, Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, Corning Benton Endowed Chair for Radiology Education, Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children’s
- Discuss concerns and contributing factors regarding medical imaging and radiation in children
- Describe current usage and basic risks associated with CT scans in children, including specific tests, relative radiation doses, safety progress and alternative imaging strategies
- Discuss the Image Gently campaign and resources for parents and physicians with questions regarding radiation dose and imaging studies in children
July 30
Sepsis: Improving Recognition, Treatment, and Outcomes
Holly E. Brodzinski, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s
Patrick W. Brady, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s
Derek Wheeler, MD, FAAP, FCCP, FCCM, Attending Physician, Associate Chief of Staff Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s
- Discuss the epidemiology and mortality of pediatric sepsis and the challenges of early recognition of clinical findings
- Recognize the role of early fluid resuscitation and antibiotic therapy
- Describe multi-site collaborative work to improve sepsis care and outcomes
