Rigister today for Best Practices in Pediatrics winter 2012 conference

Our Best Practices in Pediatrics conference will provide the latest information about common problems encountered in pediatric practice and will benefit all health care providers who work with children, including pediatricians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

When: Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10

Location: Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Cost:
Registered after Feb. 9 – $150 attending both days; $65 for Friday only or $85 for Saturday only.

For those not claiming credit there is no cost to attend. The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital and Health System providers are not required to pay a registration fee to earn credit.

There is a $25 cancellation fee for paid registrations if cancelled by Feb. 24. No registration fees will be refunded after Feb. 24.

Registration information and conference details can be found online at chw.org/bestpractices.

Friday, March 9
Registration: Noon – 12:50 p.m.
Lectures: 12:50 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Reception: 4:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • The Menstrual Cycle: Is It Really a Vital Sign in Adolescents?
  • Sexuality on Facebook: Educating the Parent, Counseling the Teen
  • Adolescent Skin: Unique Pearls and Generalizable Tip
  • The New Kids on the Block: Current Trends in Adolescent Drugs of Abuse

Saturday, March 10
Registration: 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Lectures: 7:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

  • Hot Topics in Pediatrics
  • Common Apophyseal Conditions
  • Treatment of Seizures: Side Effects, Noncompliance and Drug Resistance
  • Spasticity Management and Pearls for the Primary Care Provider
  • Nonsurgical Management of Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Disorders in Children
  • Secrets of the Late Preterm Infant
  • Chronic Childhood Bellyaches: Understanding the Disorder and Treatment
  • Chest Pain in the Pediatric Young Adult Patient: When Should I Worry? 

Accreditation
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of credit
MCW CME LogoThe Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This Live activity, Best Practice in Pediatrics Winter 2012 Conference, with a beginning date of March 9, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 9.25 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of participation for allied health professionals: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 9.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Children's Specialty Group fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If any participant is in need of accommodation, please call (414) 266-8617.