Grand Rounds

November 6th   “Child with Low-grade Fever and Submandibular/Cervical Mass“
Presenter:  Subhash Chaudhary, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Infectous Disease
SIU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Learning Objectives:

• Know the etiology and management of acute and subacute lymphadenitis.
• Be able to diagnose and manage mycobacterial lymph node infection.
• Know the indications for PPD skin test and immunologic based testing.
  

November 13th   “Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatric Patients“
Presenter:  Andreas H. Meier, M.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Division of Pediatric Surgery
SIU School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Learning Objectives:

• Be able to discuss the historical development of minimal access surgery in children.
• Have an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery.
• Be familiar with the current status of minimally invasive surgery in children.
  

November 20th   “Classification of Genetic Disease as Gain or Loss of Function“
Presenter:  Micahel Schneider , M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Genetics
SIU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Learning Objectives:

• Understand the difference between gain of function and loss of function mutations.
• Understand the nature of tumor suppressors and pronto-oncogenes.
• How the nature of the genetic mutation changes therapeutic strategies.

Dr. Schneider states he has nothing to disclose.

November 27th   No Grand Rounds – Thanksgiving Holiday

December 4th   No Grand Rounds - No Bunn

December 11th   “Preemie Outcomes: What Can the Clinician Expect?“
Presenter:  Glen P. Aylward , M.D.
Professor, Pediatrics and Psychiatry
Director, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics/Psychology
SIU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Learning Objectives:

• Understand neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born prematurely (cognitive, academic, neuropsychological and behavioral).
• Appreciate areas of emerging interest in the study of premature infant outcome, including early identification of problems, autism spectrum disorders, and outcomes of late preterm babies.

December 18th   “Using Antepileptic Drugs in Pediatric Patients“
Presenter:  Theodore Sunder, M.D.
Professor, Neurology, Psychiatry & Pediatrics
Division of Child Neurology
SIU School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the basis of treatment strategies in pediatric patients.
• Develop optimized treatment in children with epilepsy.

December 25th   No Grand Rounds - Christmas

• Faculty Disclosures: All disclosures and intent to discuss off-label use of drugs/devices are posted for review by attendees.
  
• Accreditation: SIU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
  
• CME Credit: The SIU School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.