Grand Rounds
Expand your knowledge
Whether you're a practising pediatrician or a resident, you’ll find plenty of value in attending our Grand Rounds. Accredited by the Royal College as a Category 1 Continuing Professional Development activity, these Rounds cover a wide range of basic and clinical science topics relevant to pediatrics.
Although all members of the IWK community are invited, the presentations, which feature a mix of faculty, residents and visiting professors, are developed with pediatricians in mind.
The details
When: Wednesdays, September 2019 - June 2020
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where: The IWK Health Centre, Cineplex Theatre (unless otherwise indicated)
Online: For those who would like to join online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/207482381
You can also dial in using your phone: Canada: +1 (647) 497-9391 Access Code: 207-482-381
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| October 16, 2019 | Presenters: Drs. Theresa Tam, Robert Strang and Andrew Lynk Title: "Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth: Eliminating Stigma and Promoting Equity" Learning Objectives: 1) Review the social determinants of problematic substance use among youth. 2) Discuss how stigma and discrimination in systems can result in health inequities. 3) Discuss IWK actions and practices that are helping to reducing structural stigma. |
| October 23, 2019 | Topic: Rheumatology Presenter: Dr. Adam Huber Title: “Studying Rare Diseases: Lessons From Juvenile Dermatomyositis” Learning Objectives: 1) To recognize features of juvenile dermatomyositis. 2) To illustrate challenges in studying treatment of rare diseases. 3) To demonstrate how comparative effectiveness research can use observational methods to study treatment of rare diseases. |
| October 30, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Meghan Pike, Pediatric Resident Title: “Biologics and the Risk of Malignancy in Pediatric Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)” Learning Objectives: 1) Review the types of biologic agents available for treatment of pediatric JIA and IBD. 2) Outline the concern for malignancy risk in patients on biologic therapy. 3) Review the literature exploring the risk of malignancy with underlying inflammatory disease. 4) Review the literature exploring the risk of malignancy with biologic therapy. 5) Discuss the challenges in researching this area. 6) Outline an approach to discussing the risks of biologic therapy with patients and their families, based on the evidence reviewed. |
| November 6, 2019 | Topic: Ethics Week Speaker Presenter: Jessica Mills Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| November 13, 2019 | Topic: Family Leadership Group Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| November 20, 2019 | Topic: Endocrinology Presenters: Drs Tania Wong and Arati Mokashi Title: "Update on TransHealth" Learning Objectives: TBD |
| November 27, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Ameer Aslma, Pediatric Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| December 4, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Normand Carrey Title: “Brazelton's Legacy to Infant Mental Health” Learning Objectives: TBD |
| December 11, 2019 | Topic: Education Retreat Related Rounds Presenter: Dr. Wade Watson Title: "Challenging Feedback and Teaching Encounters" Learning Objectives: 1) Reflect on previous challenging teaching/feedback encounters. 2) Describe the principles of giving effective feedback. 3) Describe an approach to diagnosing the learner in difficulty. 4) Share ideas and approaches to challenging teaching/feedback scenarios. |
| December 18, 2019 | CHRISTMAS QUIZ!!!! |
| January 8, 2020 | Topic: Infectious Diseases Presenter: Drs. Noni MacDonald and Robert Bortolussi Title: "Predatory Publishing" Learning Objectives: TBD |
| January 15, 2020 | Presenters: Drs Emily Drake and Andrew Lynk Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| January 22, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| January 29, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 5, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 12, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 19, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 26, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 4, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 11, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 18, 2020 | CANCELLED DUE TO MARCH BREAK |
| March 25, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 1, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 8, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 15, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 22, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 29, 2020 | Presenter: Dr. Courtney Howard, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) Title: "Health and Climate Change" Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 6, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 13, 2020 | Topic: Ross Lecture Presenter: Dr. Burton Kushner, Ophthalmology Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 20, 2020 | Topic: Endocrinology Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 27, 2020 | Presenters: Drs. Erker and Mata-MBemba Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 3, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 10, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 17, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 24, 2020 | Topic: TBD Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |