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Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts on pediatric hospital medicine. This series was created to keep the busy physician of today informed and up to date on some of the most important diagnoses and issues we face every day in the care of hospitalized children. There is free CME associated with this via the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). After you have listened to the podcast just go to the link below, sign in and follow the directions, take the short quiz and get your free CME credit.
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Aug 27, 2024

This episode was made in partnership with the AAP SOHM Newborn Hospitalist Subcommittee

 

Title: Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding- New Clinical Report Review

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. Review the new clinical report on identification and management of ankyloglossia and its effect on breastfeeding in infants.  

    1. Review the diagnosis of ankyloglossia.  

    1. Review breastfeeding physiology.  

Faculty

Planning Committee:

Allison Williams MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

Jennifer Thomas MD, MPH -  Advocate Children's Health, Milwaukee Wisconsin. American Academy of Pediatrics  Section on breastfeeding

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 8/23/2024,  Expires 8/23/2027

 

The direct link to the course is provided below:

Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Akyloglossia and Breastfeeding-course number EM_143697 - Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding - PHM Podcast series

Aug 2, 2024

This is part of our annual series at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine National Conference where we ask some of the conference attendees to join us to discuss which sessions of the conference they went to and learned. Today we are lucky enough to be joined by Drs. Victoria LeBlanc, Chrissy Hrach, Nancy Chen, Lana Ismail, Maha Kaissi, Tamara Gayle & Patricia Tran. This episode is not associated with CME, we apologize for any inconvienence associated with that. 

Jun 11, 2024

Title: Pediatric Gastroparesis - Why so slow?

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1.  1.        Define Gastroparesis and discuss incidence and prevalence.

    2.     Discuss the differences between pediatric and adult Gastroparesis etiology and management.

    3.     Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Gastroparesis.

Faculty

Planning Committee:

Allison Williams MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

Vibha Sood MD—  Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Director - Motility Center.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 6/3/2024,  Expires 6/3/2027

 

The direct link to the course is provided below:

Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Pediatric Gastroparessis - Why So Slow?- PHM Podcast series

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25133&dev=true

May 23, 2024

Title: What is Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity? 

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. 1.    Review the name changes that have occurred for Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH).

    2.       Review the current definition and symptomatology of PSH.

    3.       Review treatment and management of PSH.

Faculty

Planning Committee:

Allison Williams MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

 

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

Scott H. Maurer, MD, FAAHPM—  Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Chief Division of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 

Hitoshi Koshiya MD - Post Graduate Year Five Child Neurology Fellow, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.). 

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 5/23/2024,  Expires 5/24/2027

 

The direct link to the course is provided below:

Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity - PHM Podcast series

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25153&dev=true

Apr 23, 2024

Title: Updates in Urinary Tract Infection

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1.               Review updates in Urinary tract infection (UTI) research.

    2.       Review Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) & what the research says about it's connection with UTIs.

    3.       Review the urobiome and how it's being used in UTI research. 

    4.       Review the UTI calculator and its clinical usage. 

Faculty

Planning Committee:

Allison Williams MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

 

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

Catherine Forster, MD —  Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 4/23/2024,  Expires 4/24/2027

 

The direct link to the course is provided below:

Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Updates in Urinary Tract Infections - PHM Podcast series

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25056&dev=true

Dec 11, 2023

Please join us as Drs. Eleanor Sharp and Benjamin Miller "take over" PHM from Pittsburgh for our holiday edition. They interview the long-time host and their partner, Dr. Tony Tarchichi. There is no CME associated with this episode. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to everyone!

Aug 29, 2023

Title: New RSV Monoclonal Antibody and Vaccine Conversation

 

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Review how monoclonal antibodies work in fightin disease. 
  2. Review Nirsevimab and the ACIP and AAP reccomendations for its use. 
  3. Discuss how monoclonal antibodies are different from vaccines and discuss the new RSV vaccines being released. 

Faculty

Planning Committee:

Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

 

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

 

John Williams, MD —  Professor in the Dept. of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh, Division Director for Pediatric Infectious Disease Division at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 8/29/2023,  Expires 8/29/2026

 

The direct link to the course is provided below:

COMING SOON!!

Aug 4, 2023

This is part of our annual series at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine National Conference where we ask some of the conference attendees to join us to discuss which sessions of the conference they went to and learned. Today we are lucky enough to be joined by Drs. Kishore Vellody, Kathryn Connor, Lingie Chiu, Anna Ogena and Martiza Harper. This episode is not associated with CME, we apologize for any inconvienence associated with that. 

 
Jul 3, 2023

Title: Breastfeeding Part 2

 

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Review the physiology of breastfeeding, expected weight gain in an exclusively breastfed infant and how breastmilk changes as an infant ages.
  2. Review breastfeeding in an infant with bronchiolitis who may be tachypneic and the risk of aspiration.
  3. Review changes in breastfeeding recommendations from the AAP and WHO.

 

Faculty: 

Planning Committee:

Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

 

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Referral Group

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

 

Carly Dulabon, MD — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Akron Children's Hospital

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 7/3/2023,  Expires 7/3/2026

 

The direct link to the course is provided below:

COMING SOON!!

May 26, 2023

Activity Title: Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Corticosteroids in Bronchiolitis? A Conversation with an Intensivist

 

Target Audience

This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe how the PICU will use steroids for bronchiolitis.
Recognize why the PICU will use steroids for bronchiolitis.
Evaluate the evidence for and against steroids for bronchiolitis

 

Faculty: 

Planning Committee:

Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

 

Course Directors:

Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Referral Group

Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp

 

Jonathan Pelletier, MD — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Akron Children's Hospital

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Released 06/05/2023,  Expires 06/05/2026

 

The direct link to the course (EM_113176) is provided below:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=24414&dev=true

Sep 19, 2022

Course: Enterovirus D68 and Acute Flaccid Myelitis in 2022

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Megan Culler Freeman MD, PhD - Clinical Instructor in the Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Enterovirus D68 and Acute Flaccid Myelitis in 2022. As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.5 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the epidemiology and virology of Enterovirus D68.
  2. Review the presentation, diagnosis and potential treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis.
  3. Review the link between Enterovirus D68 and Acute Flaccid Myelitis.
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Released:  9/19/2022, Reviewed 9/19/2022, Expire: 9/19/2023

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=23754&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.5)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jul 31, 2022

This is our last episode from the PHM 2022 National Conference in Orlando, Florida. For this episode we are recapping and summarizing one of the most attended lectures at the conference, "Procalcitonin: What is it Good For?" We were fortunate enough to be joined by all three presenters of this talk, Drs. Brittany Slagle, Rebecca Cantu and Sara Sanders from Arkansas Children's Hospital and the University of Arkansas. This episode does not have CME associated with it.  

We hope you enjoyed these sessions from the PHM National Conference!

Jun 24, 2022

This episode was made in partnership with the Newborn Medicine subcommitee of the American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Hospital Medicine. 

 

Course: Neonatal Early Onset Sepsis - A Discussion of the Clinical Report

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Karen M. Puopolo, M.D., Ph.D. - Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Neonatal Early Onset Sepsis - A Discussion of the Clinical Report. As always there is free CME credit of up to 1 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the Clinical report on management of neonates born at 35 weeks or greater with suspected or proven early onset bacterial sepsis.
  2. Review the three assessment strategies for these infants and their strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Review lab testing and how to use it for this risk stratification
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Released:  6/24/2022, Reviewed 6/24/2022, Expire: 6/24/2023

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=23635&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (1)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jun 21, 2022

Course: Monkeypox....Yes.....Monkeypox

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Anita McElroy M.D., Ph.D, Assistant Professor in the Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Monkeypox....Yes.....Monkeypox. As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.5 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the virology of the Monkeypox virus.
  2. Review the current international outbreak of Monkeypox.
  3. Review diagnosis, testing and treatment of Monkeypox.
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Released:  6/22/2022, Reviewed 6/22/2022, Expire: 6/23/2023

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=23634&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.5)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jun 16, 2022

Course: Review of Updated Asthma Guidelines

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Allyson Larkin M.D.-  Assistant Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Review of Updated Asthma Guidelines. As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.5 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review entire updated Asthma guidelines with a focus on inpatient pediatric care for the patient.
  2. Review when and for whom to use Inhaled corticosteroids as needed for asthma exacerbations.
  3. Review SMART therapy for asthma management.
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Released:  6/1/2022, Reviewed 6/16/2022, Expire: 6/16/2023

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=23613&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.5)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

May 19, 2022

Course: Outbreak of Severe Hepatitis Due to Adenovirus? - What do we know?

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Michael Green MD, MPH -  Professor, Pediatrics, Surgery, and Clinical and Translational Science, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director:James E Squires MD, MS- Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (james.squires2@chp.edu)

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Outbreak of Severe Hepatitis Due to Adenovirus? - What do we know?. As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.75 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the epidemiology of the outbreak of severe hepatitis in children.
  2. Define and describe the relationship with Adenovirus.
  3. Review workup and management of hepatitis.
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Released:  5/19/2022, Reviewed 5/19/2022, Expire: 5/19/2023

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=23554&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.75)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nov 25, 2021

Course: Sexual Abuse in Children - Understanding What Helps Kids Tell

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Jennifer Clarke MD - Assistant Professor Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Child Advocacy center

Course Director: Sara L. Gluzman, MS. Forensic Interviewer Lead. Child Advocacy Center. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Disclosures: None

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Sexual Abuse in Children - Understanding What Helps Kids Tell. As always there is free CME credit of up to 1 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review what prevents children from disclosing sexual abuse. 
  2. Review what helps children tell about sexual abuse they suffered. 
  3. Review how and why forensic interviewers are used to interview children who have believed to suffer from sexual abuse.  
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Released:  11/24/2021, Reviewed 11/243/2021, Expire: 11/24/2022

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=23075&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (1)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Oct 15, 2021

Course: Review of the New Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old Guideline

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi MD  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Sanyukta Desai MD, MSc- Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine

Course Director: Paul Aronson MD, MHS - Associate Professor of Pediatrics and of Emergency Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine

Disclosures: None

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Review of the New Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old Guideline. As always there is free CME credit of up to 1.25 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the process of creating the AAP Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old guidelines.
  2. Review the changes made to the guidelines.
  3. Review the specific differences in workup between the three age groups the guidelines has divided febrile neonates under 60 days of life into.
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Released:  10/14/2021, Reviewed 10/14/2021, Expire: 10/14/2022

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=22933&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (1.25)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sep 8, 2021

Course: Competency Based Time Variable Training....What Do These Words Mean?

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi M.D.  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Course Director: Benjamin Kinnear M.D. - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Disclosures: None

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Competency Based Time Variable Training....What Do These Words Mean? As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.75 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review how medical education training became time constant.
  2. Review and learn the concept of competency-based time variable training.
  3. Discuss potential pitfalls and concerns with transitioning US residency or fellowships to competency-based time variable training.
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Released:  9/9/2021, Reviewed 9/9/2021, Expire: 9/9/2022

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=22873&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.75)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

https://macyfoundation.org/assets/reports/publications/macy_monograph_2017_final.pdf

Aug 12, 2021

Course: Ethics of COVID Vaccine in Kids

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi M.D.  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh

Course Director: Andrew Nowalk M.D., Ph.D - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh

Course Director:  Armand Antommaria M.D., Ph.D - Professor, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Dept of Surgery and Pediatrics

Disclosures: None

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Ethics of COVID Vaccine in Kids. As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.75 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. To review the COVID’s effect on children, specifically the morbidity and mortality.
  2. To review Beauchamp and Childress’s ethical principles.
  3. To discuss the what the ethical implications are with using or mandating the COVID vaccine in children, specifically children under 12 years old.
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Released:  8/12/2021, Reviewed 8/12/2021, Expire: 8/12/2022

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=22853&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.75)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Aug 6, 2021

This is our 2nd episode from the PHM21 virtual conference. Today we were fortunate enough to be joined by Drs. Megan Faughnan, Deana Miller and Lingie Chiu. We discussed today's wonderful plenaries, workshops and posters along with the Beers with Fauci session! There is no CME associated with this episode. 

Aug 5, 2021

This is part of our special PHM21 National Conference episodes. Today we were fortunate enough to be joined by Drs. Eleanor Sharp, Purva Patel and Jordan Lim to discuss the first day of PHM21. There is no CME associated with this episode. 

Aug 2, 2021

This is a special episode where we discuss the PHM21 National Virtual Conference with the three chairs of the national planning committee, Drs. Yemisi Jones, Rachel Marek and Anne L. Andrews. 

The conference starts this Wed August 4, 2021. If you're interested in finding out more go to: 

https://www.academicpeds.org/events/phmmeeting/

Jul 24, 2021

Course: Why Does This Summer Feel Like Winter?

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi M.D.  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh

Course Director: Andrew Nowalk M.D. - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh

Disclosures: None

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Why Does This Summer Feel Like Winter? As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.5 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Review the RSV trend in Australia during their recent summer.
  2. Review the current epidemiology of RSV and other winter viruses in the USA during this summer.
  3. Discuss the potential impact of having a busy RSV season this summer on normal virus seasonality.
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Released:  7/24/2021, Reviewed 7/24/2021, Expire: 7/9242022

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=22813&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.5)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jul 24, 2021

Course: Drowning

Course Director: Tony R Tarchichi M.D.  - Associate Professor in Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh

Course Director: Benjamin Hoffman M.D. - Professor of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Sciences University

Disclosures: None

This Podcast series was created for Pediatric Hospitalists or those healthcare professionals who take care of hospitalized children. 

This episode is Drowning. As always there is free CME credit of up to 0.75 AMA category 1 for listening to this podcast and going to the Univ of Pitt site. See the link below

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Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss epidemiology of drowning by age.
  2. Discuss lack of epidemiological data on drowning.
  3. Discuss best prevention recommendations and advocacy recommendations to prevent drowning.
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Released:  7/24/2021, Reviewed 7/24/2021, Expire: 7/9242022

If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website (which is how you will get your CME credit), you will first need to create an account:

Step 1. Create an Account

https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do

If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training:

Step 2. To access the test for CME credit:

https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=22793&dev=true

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (0.75)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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