PedsENDO365 – Career Pathways for Pediatric Endocrine Fellows
Brief Description This activity addresses the following key concepts: 1. Common viable career paths after fellowship training. 2. Importance of identifying what paths match values, skills, and interests 3. Role of networking in identifying mentors and job prospects. Learning Objectives Describe the career pathways available after endocrine fellowship Identify what career pathway/s match your skills,…
SEED: Hypoglycemia
Brief Description This talk will present an overview of the differential diagnosis of hypoglycemia, digging deeper into hyperinsulinism, the most common cause of persistent HI in infants and children. Learning Objectives review the differential diagnosis of hypoglycemia review initial evaluation to determine cause of hypoglycemia review the diagnosis and management of hyperinsulinism Speaker Dr. Winnie…
Quarterly Education Webinar: Islet auto-transplantation in children
Monday, January 29, 2024 /4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST Brief Description: This talk will discuss islet cell auto-transplantation in children. Learning objectives: Understand the rationale for total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation Understand the procedure of a total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation Be familiar with islet function outcomes after islet auto-transplantation Speaker: Melena Bellin,…
SEED Webinar, Pediatric Obesity: Current Management
Title Pediatric Obesity: Current Management Brief Description Obesity is a serious health issue affecting the pediatric population. It is a complex chronic disease that carries a significant risk of comorbidities. The prevalence of pediatric obesity has increased exponentially in recent years with prevalence increasing with age, particularly in children from lower socioeconomic status. Lifestyle and…
State of the Art; TREND SIG: Update on management of prolactinomas
Session Type SIG: State of the Art: TREND SIG Session Title Update on management of prolactinomas Brief Description The Consensus statement on Diagnosis and management of prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas: a Pituitary Society international Consensus Statement was published in 2023 in Nature Reviews Endocrinology. We would like to review the new guidelines with a focus on…
Quarterly Education Webinar: State of Immunotherapy in Type 1 Diabetes
Session Title: State of Immunotherapy in Type 1 Diabetes Brief Description: This talk will discuss immunotherapy and its utility in Type 1 diabetes. Learning objectives: Identify mechanisms of immunotherapy action and their role in type 1 diabetes and pre-type 1 diabetes. List practical hurdles to T1D prevention and beta cell preservation. Discuss the role…
PedsENDO365 Webinar: Pediatric Bone Disorders
Session Title Pediatric Bone Disorders Brief Description The goal of this session is to increase fellow’s understanding of pathophysiology, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic options of various pediatric bone disorders, including primary bone disorders such as rickets and osteogenesis imperfecta and secondary causes of osteoporosis. Learning Objectives Understand pathophysiology and different subtypes of rickets Review the…
State of the Art – Transgender Health SIG and Ethics SIG
Title: Neurodiversity in Gender Dysphoria Description: Neurodiverse young people are more likely than neurotypical people to be gender diverse and gender diverse individuals are more likely to be neurodiverse than cisgender people. This presentation will review the current research in these intersecting areas and provide some tips for best clinical practices. Learning Objectives Learn about autism…
PES EDI Webinar: Disparities in Diabetes Technology: An Evidence-based Roadmap to Equity
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12:00 PM EST Session Type SIG: State of the Art: EDI Session Title Disparities in Diabetes Technology: An Evidence-based Roadmap to Equity Brief Description In this webinar, we will discuss multi-factorial drivers of disparities in pediatric type 1 diabetes with specific focus on the role of diabetes technology utilization. We will…
Lipid SIG Webinar: Kids and Cholesterol: Challenges from Screening to Treatment
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 7:00 PM EST Session Type SIG: State of the Art: Lipid SIG Session Title Kids and Cholesterol: Challenges from Screening to Treatment. Brief Description Our speaker will give a PES webinar regarding challenges in pediatric lipid management. Learning Objectives To identify the clinical challenges in lipid management in pediatrics To review…
Genetics of Turner syndrome: Beyond the classic 45, X
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 5:00 PM EST Session Type SIG: State of the Art: Turner syndrome SIG Session Title Genetics of Turner syndrome: Beyond the classic 45, X Brief Description The webinar will provide a brief overview of the current genetic landscape of Turner syndrome with a focus on the clinical utility of different genetic…
Competency-Based Medical Education and Entrustable Professional Activities in Pediatric Endocrinology
Friday, April 5, 2024 01:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST Session Title: ABP Talk Brief Description: Competency-Based Medical Education and Entrustable Professional Activities in Pediatric Endocrinology Learning Objectives: 1. Define competency-based medical education (CBME) and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) 2. Discuss the role of CBME and EPAs in improving education and assessment to advance child…