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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children offers many educational opportunities for medical professionals. The hospital also offers patient education materials for patients and families.
February
Event: 34th Annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium
Date: February 23, 2012 - February 24, 2012
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: The annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium, honoring Drs. Brandon Carrell and Ed Krusen, is a conference attended by more than 200 medical professionals each year at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The symposium began in 1978 and is now jointly sponsored by TSRHC, Children’s Medical Center and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The symposium has grown to be the most popular clinical meeting for neuromuscular specialists in the country. During the two-day meeting, attendees participate in a lively discussion while meeting interesting and challenging patients.
For more information or register, view the event brochure or The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's website.
March
Event: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Topics for Primary Care
Date: March 2, 2012 - March 3, 2012
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Topics for Primary Care is designed for pediatricians, family practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and healthcare professionals providing direct care to children. The program features Barbara Howard, M.D., renowned pediatrician and developmental specialist whose lively teaching style embellishes any topic. Her insights into children’s behavioral health are practical and relevant to providers and parents. Attendees can broaden their knowledge and skills in behavioral and developmental screening at her pre-conference workshop.
Autism expert Nhung Tran, M.D. is presenting an in-depth practical review of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including presentation, etiologies, co-morbidities, therapies, prognosis and recent developments. Her developmental approach will include discussion on recognition and management of disorders other than ASD which cause language delays. Other conference topics include updates on biopsychosocial dimensions in understanding and managing ADHD and a case-based pre-conference workshop designed to provide clinicians with tools for use in evaluation of attention, language and learning problems.
Syllabus materials will be available in print and thumbdrive. The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ will be provided. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the accredited sponsor, is jointly sponsoring this activity with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Conference schedule and registration forms are now available at http://community.tsrhc.org/dbp. For more information, please call (214) 559-7817 or (800) 421-1121 ext. 7817, or e-mail janice.reaves@tsrh.org.
Event: 9th World Symposium on Congenital Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb
Date: March 22, 2012 - March 24, 2012
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: The focus of the meeting will be on the more difficult congenital conditions and the advances in both understanding causation and in treatment. Emphasis will be on outcomes and evidence, as well as what to do, and what not to do.
The Symposium is an advanced level course directed at the Hand surgeon who frequently treats congenital anomalies.
We will learn from internationally respected colleagues and invited guests who will bring us the newest information about diagnosis and outcomes.
We invite you to send your abstracts, as well as your suggestions for what you want to hear. View our website for more information about the World Hand Symposium.
April
Date: April 27, 2012 - April 28, 2012
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: This course is designed for pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and other orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in current pediatric orthopaedic practice. Primary care physicians and allied health professionals are also welcome, but are reminded that the program is tailored specifically to pediatric orthopaedics.
Dr. Gerard Bollini will serve as the 2012 visiting professor. In addition, the staff at TSRHC and visiting pediatric orthopaedists from throughout the United States will be making presentations. Ample time will be allowed for discussion of lecture topics between the audience and the faculty.
For more information or to register, visit the Brandon Carrell Visting Professorship website.