Grand Rounds

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Pediatric Grand Rounds is an ongoing forum to discuss new developments in pediatrics and to provide information that will enhance physicians' clinical skills and ability to diagnose and treat patients. Topics cover all pediatric subspecialties and primary care. Weekly presentations are held Wednesdays at 8 a.m. at Children's Medical Center Dallas in the Moore Auditorium.

Continuing medical education credits are available through The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. For more information regarding education credits, contact the UT Southwestern Continuing Medical Education office at 214-678-3794.

Pediatric Grand Rounds Schedule

Pediatric Grand Rounds Schedule (PDF)

May 1

“Vascular Anomalies 2013”
Denise M. Adams, MD
Medical Director, Comprehensive Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Center, Fellowship Director, Hematology/Oncology, Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

May 8

CPC

“A Teenager with Acute Cardiac Failure”
Sarah Johnson-Welch, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology, Director of Autopsy, Children’s Medical Center, Christopher Doern, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology, Chief of Microbiology, Children’s Medical Center, Alan W. Nugent, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas TX

May 15

“Immigrant Children: Changing Pediatric Demographics and Practice”

Fernando Mendoza, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor and Chief, Division of General Pediatrics, Service Chief, General Pediatrics, Lucile Packard Children Hospital and Associate Dean of Minority Advising and Programs School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford CA

May 22
Rudberg Lecture

“Alveolar formation and function: Lessons from Newborn Infants”

Jeffrey Whitsett, M.D.
Co-Director, Perinatal Institute, Chief, Section of Neonatology, Perinatal and Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Professor, University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio

May 29    

Highlights of PAS/SPR 2013

“Factors Associated with Hospital Readmission of HIV-Infected Children and Youths in the HAART Era”

Yolande Pengetnze, MD
Second Year Fellow, Division of General Pediatrics

“The Wait for the Weight: Pediatricians’ Communication about Weight to Overweight and Obese Latino Children and Their Parents”
Sergio Montaño, Medical Student Intern
“Impact of Bronchiolitis Guideline Implementation on Resource Utilization”
Vineeta Mittal, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of General Pediatrics


Grand Rounds Video conference

Pediatric Grand Rounds also is videoconferenced to area hospitals for the convenience of pediatricians throughout the Metroplex. See the Grand Rounds schedule for dates and times.
Video conference Locations
  • Arlington Memorial - Rex C. McRae Health Services Center, Rooms C1 and C2
  • Erath County Hospital, Women's Services Classroom
  • Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Haggar Hall, Classroom D
  • Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Maple Room in the Conference Center
  • Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, offered based on availability. Call to confirm dates.
  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children - Neurology/Developmental Disabilities 4th Floor Conference Room 

For more information on videoconferenced Grand Rounds, call 214-345-2330.

Grand Rounds on DVD

To request a DVD copy of Grand Rounds, email Marisa Archuleta at marisa.archuleta@childrens.com or call 214-456-2735.

When requesting a DVD, please include the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Complete mailing address
  • The number of copies needed
  • Date of presentation and/or speaker
  • If you prefer a VHS tape, please state in your request.

Information on the recordings and content of the presentations are correct only in the time and context in which they were presented. This information should never be used as advice on how to manage or prescribe/dose therapies. Recordings are for educational purposes only and should not be copied or redistributed. Should you have any questions, please call 214-456-2735.

Accreditation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Off-Label Uses

Because these courses are meant to educate physicians with what is currently in use and what may be available in the future, there may be off-label uses discussed in these presentations. Speakers have been requested to inform the audience when off-label uses are discussed.

Conflict of Interest

It is UT Southwestern's policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker's presentation. Each speaker has been requested to complete a conflict of interest statement. The names of faculty members declaring potential conflict of interest will be shown in the program handout.

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