Web casts
View Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's Web cast series. Learn more about new studies and childhood diseases while earning free CME credits conveniently online. Check back for updates. See our Web cast viewing requirements.
Pediatric Trauma: Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention
Presented by Barbara Gaines, MD
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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
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.
Cystic Fibrosis: Breathing New Life Into Age-Old Treatments
Presented by David M. Orenstein, MD
Broadcast 9/27/07
This Web cast on Cystic Fibrosis features David M. Orenstein, MD, director, Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center, and author of several books on the subject. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.
Urinary Tract Infection and Vesicoureteral Reflux: Are We Doing Enough or Too Much?
Presented by Alejandro Hoberman, MD, and Steven G. Docimo, MD
Broadcast 9/13/07
Learn about the Vesicoureteral Reflux NIH Clinical Trial.
This Web cast will cover Urinary Tract Infection and Vesicoureteral Reflux, led by nationally known physicians Alejandro Hoberman, MD, chief, General Academic Pediatrics, and Steven G. Docimo, MD, chief, Pediatric Urology. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.
A New Path to Brain Surgery: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
Presented by Amin Kassam, MD, and Carl Snyderman, MD
Broadcast 6/14/07
For the past decade, surgeons at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have pioneered a minimally invasive neurosurgical technique known as the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA). Now, a study published in a leading pediatric neurosurgery journal suggests endoscopic brain surgery has the potential to be safer and often more effective than conventional surgery in children with certain life-threatening conditions. Join the authors, Amin Kassam, MD, and Carl Snyderman, MD, as they discuss this approach in greater detail. One CME credit is available for those who qualify.
Back to the Future — With Apologies to Sir William Osler
Presented by Basil Zitelli, MD
Broadcast 4/26/07
Could the most basic diagnostics also be the best? This Web cast offers a surprising point of view on the role of technology in diagnosing patients. Join Basil Zitelli, MD, a renowned pediatrician and chief of the Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Referral Service at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, as he presents findings that show the most accurate diagnostics may be your own eyes, ears and fingertips. CME credits are available to those who qualify.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: Can We Agree?
Presented by Alejandro Hoberman, MD
Broadcast 10/12/06
Nearly 75 percent of children have at least one episode of otitis media (middle ear infection) by the time they are three years of age, making it one of the most common ailments treated by pediatricians. Join Alejandro Hoberman, MD, chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, for an interactive discussion on otitis media, including the proper diagnosis and treatment. CME credits are available for those who qualify.
Acute Otitis Media NIH Clinical Trial
Severe Neonatal Jaundice: Causes, Care, Outcome, Prevention
Presented by Jon Watchko, MD and M. Jeffrey Maisels, MBBCh,
Broadcast 9/21/06
Join world-renowned authorities on neonatal jaundice, Jon Watchko, MD, and M. Jeffrey Maisels, MBBCh, for a presentation on hyperbilrubinemia. The presentation will be followed by a discussion and the latest recommendations for treatment moderated by Gary Silverman, MD, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh's chief of Newborn Medicine. Questions will be taken from the live and Web audiences. CME credits are available for those who qualify.
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
Broadcast 3/23/06
Internationally renowned authority, Ron G. Rosenfeld, MD, discusses the latest on the endocrine basis of growth and development Dr. Rosenfeld’s lecture, “Do Boys and Girls Grow Differently: The Evolution of Sexually Dimorphic Growth,” will showcase his more than 25 years of experience of studying and understanding the biology of growth hormone and growth factors. His work has elucidated physiological, pathological, cellular and molecular aspects of mammalian growth, as well as the role of growth factors and their receptors in the fetus, newborn, child and adult in health and disease. CME credits are available to those who qualify.
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.
Updated 4/17/08
