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View Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's Web cast offerings below to learn about studies and childhood diseases while earning free CME credits conveniently online. See our Web cast viewing requirements.

Curing Epilepsy: Improved Procedures, Improved Outcomes

Presented by David Adelson, MD, and Deborah L. Holder, MD
Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Deborah L. Holder, MD, is the former medical director of Children's Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program, one of the most advanced, successful, and busiest programs in the nation. Dr. Adelson is the former surgical director of the program. Drs. Adelson and Holder discuss the current state, as well as future developments, in surgical treatment options for epilepsy patients who are unlikely to respond to further conventional medication therapy. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.

The Fifth International Pediatric Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Symposium

Sept. 11-13, 2008

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The presentations were part of a three-day course that focused on new discoveries and developments concerning the etiology, pathophysiology, surgical and nonsurgical therapies and outcomes-based research for short bowel syndrome (SBS). The format of the program included a combination of didactic sessions and interactive panel discussions in an exploration of timely and controversial issues. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.

ADHD: Managing the Social, Medical and Emotional Impact

Presented William I. Cohen, MD, and Brooke S. G. Molina, PhD
Thursday, September 4, 2008

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Because one of the most commonly diagnosed behavior problems is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) front-line professionals working with children need up-to-date information on the diagnosis and long-term course of AHD as well as on evidence-based treatment strategies. The lecture is presented by the late William I. Cohen, MD, who was a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and director of the Down Syndrome Center at Children's Hospital, and Brooke S. G. Molina, PhD, director of the Youth and Family Research Program at UPMC's Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.

2008 Physician Alumni Day Presentations

Presented by distinguished current and former Children's Hospital faculty members
Friday, April 4, 2008

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Hosted by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's Physician Alumni Association, the 2008 Alumni Day (and Night) event this April featured presentations by distinguished current and former Children's Hospital faculty members. The viewer may self-claim Category 2 credits only.

Pediatric Trauma: Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention

Presented by Barbara Gaines, MD
Thursday, May 1, 2008

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Pediatric surgeon Barbara Gaines, MD, renowned for her work in pediatric trauma, will examine the causes of injury to kids, unique treatments, and the populations who are at risk. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.

Mechanical Support for a Child's Failing Heart: Past, Present and Future

Presented by Peter D. Wearden, MD, PhD
Thursday, April 10, 2008

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The presenter, Peter D. Wearden, MD, PhD, is the director of the Pediatric Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Support Program at Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The lecture will be introduced by Victor O. Morell, MD, chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and associate professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Wearden will discuss the current status and future developments in pediatric ventricular assist devices. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.

Web Cast Archive

Cystic Fibrosis: Breathing New Life Into Age-Old Treatments
Presented by David M. Orenstein, MD
Thursday, September 27, 2007
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Urinary Tract Infection and Vesicoureteral Reflux: Are We Doing Enough or Too Much?
Presented by Alejandro Hoberman, MD, and Steven G. Docimo, MD
Thursday, September 13, 2007
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Learn about the Vesicoureteral Reflux NIH Clinical Trial.

A New Path to Brain Surgery: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
Presented by Amin Kassam, MD, and Carl Snyderman, MD
Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Back to the Future: Could the Most Basic Diagnostics Also Be the Best?
Presented by Basil J. Zitelli, MD
Thursday, April 26, 2007
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Severe Neonatal Jaundice: Causes, Care, Outcome, Prevention
Presented by Jon Watchko, MD and M. Jeffrey Maisels, MBBCh,
Thursday, September 21, 2006
The viewer may self-claim Category 2 credits only.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: Can We Agree?
Presented by Alejandro Hoberman, MD
Thursday, October 12, 2006
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Do Boys and Girls Grow Differently? The Evolution of Sexually Dimorphic Growth
Presented by Ron G. Rosenfeld, MD, at the 31st Annual Frederic M. Kenny, MD, Memorial Lecture from Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh
Thursday, March 23, 2006
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Continuing Medical Education Credit

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

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April 13, 2012

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