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2019 - 2020 Pediatric GI Seminar
Occurs weekly every Friday starting on 11/16/2019 at 1:00 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Weekly seminars will be used to review literature as a division then discuss best diagnostic and treatment options.  Treatment strategies are essential to conducting clinical research within our division.  Harmonization of practice is also essential for the provision of consistent care to patients seen by multiple providers in different settings (inpatient, clinic).  These seminars will also provide our fellows with up to date education and improve their teaching skills.

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2020 - 2021 Brain Tumor Board
Occurs monthly on the 2nd Monday starting on 9/14/2020 at 3:30 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This monthly clinical case conference will review and discuss in detail all patients' cases followed by the Brain Tumor Board team.  Faculty members will bring their own field of expertise, and after detailed case presentation by the Hematology/Oncology attending on service, a group discussion will follow.

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2020 - 2021 Leadership Development Series
Occurs monthly on the 1st Monday starting on 2/3/2020 at 12:00 PM

Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Faculty members are often not properly prepared to assume leadership roles.  They are required to integrate knowledge and skills to successfully advance UAB Medicine's strategic plan to become the Preferred Academic Medical Center of the 21st Century.  The pillars of this strategic plan are built on a foundation of alignment and integration to encourage collaboration, communication and organizational effectiveness.

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2020 - 2021 Neurology Case Conference
Occurs weekly every Friday starting on 9/11/2020 at 12:15 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This weekly clinical case conference will review and discuss in detail all patients' cases followed by the Neurological team.  Faculty members will bring their own field of expertise, and after detailed case presentation by the neurology attending on service, a group discussion will fellow.

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2020 - 2021 Pediatric Endocrinology
Occurs weekly every Thursday starting on 8/13/2020 at 11:00 AM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Pediatric Endocrinology is an area that is continually changing and growing. It is essential to stay up-to-date on the methods of diagnosis, the most appropriate and latest therapies and treatment guidelines for pediatric endocrinology diseases.

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2020 - 2021 Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Grand Rounds
Occurs monthly on the 2nd Monday starting on 8/10/2020 at 8:00 AM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds' goal of providing an ongoing forum about advances and their scientific basis across various field within Hematology/Oncology.  Hopefully these lectures will spark communication and collaboration within scientific and clinical programs.

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2020 - 2021 Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Occurs weekly every Tuesday starting on 5/26/2020 at 12:00 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Our sessions are a detailed presentation of a clinical case, followed by a robust discussion among the faculty and fellows present about what is an appropriate clinical approach and why. This is a time-tested approach and we therefore have structured our activity to provide this sort of experience.

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2020 - 2021 Pediatric Tumor Board
Occurs weekly every Wednesday starting on 9/16/2020 at 12:00 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This conference series will focus on education of current treatment practices and controversies in the care of children, adolescents, and young adults with diseases of the blood and cancers. This conference will review current literature and background for treatment which will improve the care of children with the disorders discussed.

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2020 - 2021 Sleep Medicine Journal Club
Occurs monthly on the 3rd Friday starting on 8/21/2020 at 1:00 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Sleep is an activity that everyone is familiar with, but few have up-to-date education about pediatric sleep problems, diagnostics, therapies and the latest sleep research. There are fewer than 400 board certified pediatric sleep physicians in the US (personal communication with ABP). Pediatric residents receive a mean of 4.8 hours of instruction about sleep topics during residency training with a median of pediatric residents receiving 0 hours of formal instruction. Additionally, sleep problems are widespread with an incidence of up to 50% in infants, 25-30% in toddlers, 30% among preschoolers, 37% in school-aged patients and 20% in adolescents 

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2020 4th Fridays
Occurs monthly on the 4th Friday starting on 5/22/2020 at 12:00 PM

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Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

The 4th Friday series will provide resources and training to address fundamental topics faced by all faculty that will improve teaching skills; how to develop a standard UAB CV, promotion packet, and teaching portfolio; and, how to successfully network and manage conflict.