Course DescriptionThe field of pediatrics is fluid with new discoveries and advances in patient care. Generalists must be knowledgeable in all areas of preventive care as well as be able to competently care for children with more complex medical problems. It is essential that these healthcare professionals remain current in all areas of pediatric medicine. We will address a range of topics in this year's course, from general outpatient medicine to emergencies that generalists may encounter to chronic illness. This CME course will provide participants with the basic science knowledge and bedside practical skills to manage many everyday clinical challenges. Through lectures, PowerPoint presentations, video demonstrations, and handouts, practitioners will visualize and take home key information for managing everyday encounters with pediatric patients. Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this conference, the participant should be able to: 1) Understand the clinical impact of new discoveries in several areas of pediatrics. 2) Improve preventive health strategies for promotion of child health. 3) Develop critical skills in reviewing the current literature to enhance knowledge and improve clinical care in practice. Accommodations The Ritz Carlton (in the French Quarter) We have reserved a block of rooms at the special rate of $139 plus tax for a single or double. To make your hotel reservations, call the Ritz Carlton at (800) 826-8987 and refer to the Ochsner 8th Annual Update in Pediatrics. Please note that the special rate will be available until Tuesday, July 3, 2012, after which reservations will be on a space-available basis. ***Daily Shuttle Service between the Ritz Carlton and the Brent House Conference Center will be provided at no extra charge*** Brent House Hotel (at Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans) We have reserved a block of rooms for registrants at the special rate of $99/night + tax. Call Monica Carruth at (504) 842-6293 or email mcarruth@brenthouse.com and mention the 8th Annual Update in Pediatrics to make a reservation. |
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August 3-4, 2012
Course LocationBrent House Conference Center
1512 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
Registration Fee$150 Both Days $100 Saturday Only Conference DirectorsAmanda Jackson, MD Barry M. Starr, MD
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