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, January 2019 - June 2019
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
| Date | |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2019 | Topic: Hematology/Oncology Presenter: Dr. Conrad Fernandez Title: “Precision Medicine in Pediatric Oncology: Hopes, Limits and Ethical Challenges” Learning Objectives: 1) Understand the current application of precision medicine in pediatric oncology. 2) Understand some of the limits to successful implementation. 3) Understand ethical issues that emerge in precision medicine, including in diseases beyond pediatric oncology. |
| January 23, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Christian Whalen, NB Children and Youth Advocate Title: “Children’s Rights and the Pediatrician’s Role as Advocate” Following this session participants will: 1) Gain a sound knowledge of how children’s health services are governed by a child rights framework to guarantee availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality, 2) Improve their knowledge of all child rights as health determinants; and 3) Understand the functioning of Ombudsman, Advocates offices and other agencies and community supports that can help physicians better advocate for their patients. |
| January 30, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Claire Humphrey, Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 6, 2019 | Topic: Gastroenterology Presenter: Dr. Mohsin Rashid Title: “Endoscopy: A Cruise through the Alimentary Canal” Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the history of GI endoscopy. 2) List the clinical indications for GI endoscopy and name disorders where a diagnosis can only be established by endoscopy. 3) Discuss the recent advances in GI endoscopy. |
| February 13, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Daniel Albrechtsons, Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 20, 2019 | Topic: Immunology Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| February 27, 2019 | Topic: Gastroenterology Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 6, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Abdullah Nour, Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 13, 2019 | Topic: Hematology/Oncology Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 20, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Lauren Hanes, Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 27, 2019 | CANCELLED - NO ROUNDS |
| April 3, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Emily Drake Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 10, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Sarah Gander Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 17, 2019 | Topic: Endocrinology Presenters: Drs Beth Cummings and Teresa Pinto Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 24, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Soren Gantt Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 1, 2019 | Presenter: CCfV Speaker Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| Mary 8, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Lesley Frank Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 15, 2019 | Presenter: Janet Curran Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 22, 2019 | Topic: Pediatric Dentistry Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
May 29, 2019 **PARKER RECEPTION ROOM** |
Presenter: Dr. Ashley Martin, Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
June 5, 2019 **PARKER RECEPTION ROOM** |
Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 12, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Erin Quigley, Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 19, 2019 | Presenter: Dr. Jane Kovarikova Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 26, 2019 | Topic: Best of CPS Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |