44th Annual Kenneth C. Haltalin: Pediatrics for the Practitioner

April 27-28, 2012

Purpose and Content

The purpose of the symposium is to provide knowledge to physicians and other health care professionals who care for children. To accomplish this, a series of talks, including a half day subspecialty session, emphasizing new information will be presented with ample time for questions from the audience. All attendees will receive printed materials to assist in applying the information to their practice.

Course Objectives

1. Discuss new antibiotic usage and treatment strategies for acute and chronic otitis media and urinary tract infections
2. Discuss and evaluate the use of new drugs and management of selected infections
3. Evaluate patients with headaches, eczema and asthma and implement updated treatments for these diseases
4. Recognize common radiologic findings in pediatric diseases
5. Evaluate, counsel and treat patients who participate in athletics and develop a variety of complications such as heat illness, concussions and common knee injuries.
6. Acknowledge and discuss the latest information related to out of hospital sudden death and CPR statistics   

Who Should Attend

The conference is designed for pediatricians, family practice physicians, emergency medicine physicians, pediatric subspecialist, pediatric nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who wish to update their knowledge on important topics in pediatric care. 

Accreditation

Children’s Medical Center is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation

Children’s Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Ethics Designation Statement

This course has been designed by Children's Medical Center for 1 credit of education in medical ethics and /or professional responsibility.

Conflict of Interest

It is Children's Medical Center's policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation of financial interest that may affect the speakers' presentations. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. This will be disclosed at the beginning of each presentation.

Registration Information

Registration Fees

The registration fee of $325 (Physicians), $275 (UT Southwestern Alumni, Children's Medical Staff), $275 (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) entitles the participants admission to the conference, all course materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and lunch.

Registration is confirmed upon receipt of registration fee.  We are unable to process any registration without payment.  

To pay by check, please enclose the registration form along with a check. Checks can be made payable to Children's Medical Center.

For additional information, please call the Children’s CME department, 214-456-2735, or email dana.hicks@childrens.com

Returned Check Policy

An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Refund requests must be received two weeks prior to the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.

Meeting Location

The Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel 
900 East Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082

Phone: (972) 367-2000

http://www.marriot.com/hotels/travel/dalrd-renaissance-dallas-richardson-hotel/ 

Accommodations

A block of rooms is being held at The Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel until April 1, 2012. After April 1st, reservations will be accepted on a rooms and available rate basis.  Identify the group as Haltalin Pediatrics, or visit the website above to make reservations.

$107/Night

Course Director

Dr. Thomas M. Zellers, M.D.
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Faculty Speakers

Nnenna Agim, M.D. 
Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology 

Amy Brenski, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology

Alan Farrow-Gillespie, M.D. 
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management

Carla Garcia, M.D. 
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Colin Kane, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Cardiology

George McCracken, M.D.
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease

Shane Miller, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Pediatrics 

Alan Powell, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Radiology 

Maeve Sheehan, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics