45th Annual Kenneth C. Haltalin: Pediatrics for the Practitioner
April 12-13, 2013
Course Overview
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. Some topics included this year are: antibiotic drug therapy, sports medicine, dermatology and other essential topics for the pediatric practitioner.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Evaluate hip pain in children and athletes.Discuss with and counsel patients regarding cardiac risk factors.
Evaluate children for common and uncommon gynecological issues.
Discuss symptoms and effects of West Nile Virus.
Diagnose and treat common pediatric dermatological disease.
Evaluate patients with suspected lupus erythematosis.
Describe the results and benefits of a bronchiolitis protocol.
Who Should Attend
The conference is designed for pediatricians, family practice physicians, emergency medicine physicians, pediatric specialists, pediatric nurses, nurse practitioners and physician’s 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.
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
Attendees may register by mail or online.
$325 Physicians
$275 UT Southwestern Alumni, Children's Medical Staff
$275 PA's, Nurse Practitioners
Payment must accompany the registration form for it to be processed. Once registration has been processed, a confirmation email will be sent. To pay by check, please enclose the registration form along with a check. Checks can be made payable to Children's Medical Center.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 214-456-2735 and ask for Marisa Archuleta.
Returned Check Policy
An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all checks returned for insufficient funds.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Refunds on paid registrations will be issued only for written cancellation requests received by April 1, 2013. All refunds will be issued a $35.00 administrative fee. After April 1, 2013, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED.
Meeting Location
Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center
100 Great Wolf Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051
Accommodations
A limited number of suites have been reserved at the
Great Wolf Lodge at a discounted rate.
For reservations visit www.greatwolf.com/grapevine/reservations
and enter Group Code: 130445TH_002
The group rate is valid until MARCH 28, 2013
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, Department of Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology
Kevin B. Cederberg, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Henry B. Ellis, Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Patricia Evans, M.D., FAAN, FAAP
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Pediatrics
Collin Goto, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Stephen Inrig, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Jeffrey S. McKinney, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease
Vineeta Mittal, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Mary Ann Morris, Ph.D.
Pamela R. Rollins, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
John A. Sweeney, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Shawyntee M. Vertilus, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Cardiology
Preston Wiles, M.D.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Ellen E. Wilson, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Tracey B. Wright, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
