Connecticut Children's Grand Rounds

Identify successful and unsuccessful educational approaches in their past and current educational experiences. Incorporate these successful approaches in their current educational experiences. Discuss ways to improve medical education as part of their future personal professional development.

Define what obesity is and what obesity is not. Review the role of biology in the etiology and perpetuation of obesity. Review the clinical trial evidence of recently studied adolescent anti-obesity medications.

Discuss trends in patients seeking care in emergency departments for mental/behavioral health concerns. Understand how to improve the safety of patients struggling with mental/behavioral concerns. Identify community based resources to help care for patients with Mental/Behavioral health concerns and risk of suicide.

Explain the treatment for Pectus Excavatum Pectus Carinatum and Slipping Rib.

Differentiate and explain the process of SRBI/MTSS special education and 504 disability accommodations to patients and families. Discuss the intersection of ecosystems and health equity issues in the delivery of these processes. Develop a realistic plan with families to navigate three common challenges: autism ADHD and learning disabilities.

Define opportunities and challenges in knowledge and skill transfer to LMIC health settings. Engage and partner effectively and ethically with local institutions. Identify challenges of working in public and private educational settings in LIMC.

Review current COVID-19 & vaccine data. Discuss COVID 19 effects underserved populations. Discuss resurgence in states across the U.S. and globally Describe the respiratory viruses that are currently circulating Discuss possible interventions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses

Review the history and evolution of fetal surgery and the expanding indications for fetal intervention. Discuss the potential risks and complications for both mother and baby in fetal surgery. Identify the potential impact of fetal intervention on growing number of prenatally diagnosed conditions

Review definition diagnosis and clinical management of nephrotic syndrome in children.

Discuss information for public settings about his or her areas of expertise in order to dispel myths and improve public knowledge about issues of scientific and medical interest. Evaluate patients' social as well as strictly medical needs and be prepared to engage with professionals outside the medical setting to improve patient health and well-being.

Outline basic terminology in gender and gender care. Review therapeutic options including medications surgeries and mental health care as well as other partners. Learn tips for developing a therapeutic alliance with apprehensive parents.

Recall various types of analytics. Review examples of selected analytics approaches used in Connecticut Children’s and other healthcare institutions.

Discuss esophageal atresia (EA). Understand that esophageal atresia is a lifelong condition. Review past and present treatment. Review novel approaches for treatment of EA.

Identify "COVID Toes". Identify an unusual infection caused by Burkholderia. Know what to look for when 2 members of the same family present in the summer with fever and severe thrombocytopenia.

Review normal sleep requirements in adolescents. Discuss common sleep disturbances in adolescents. Identify public health issues related to sleep in adolescents. Discuss the effect of COVID on sleep in adolescents.

Identify the most common pediatric rheumatic diseases. Review how the treatment of common pediatric rheumatic diseases impacts standard childhood healthcare.

Describe at least 3 risk factors for adolescent substance use and development of a substance use disorder. Identify the 3 addictive substances adolescents are most likely to use. Identify the 3 major risk factors for fentanyl poisoning in adolescents. Understand basic principles for substance use screening and intervention for adolescents.

Describe the epidemiology of congenital CMV infection Recognize the clinical manifestations and sequelae of congenital CMV infection Update the management strategies as they relate to screening diagnosis and treatment

Review the assessment tools for evaluating drooling severity. Discuss interventions for drooling including non-invasive pharmacologic and surgical interventions.

Relate the primary comorbid features of adult X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) to physical function. List and compare the Phase 3 Primary and Secondary endpoints for adults with XLH treated with Burosumab. Distinguish x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets from acquired forms of rickets such as vitamin D deficient rickets. Explain the mechanism of action of burosumab - a human recombinant anti-FGF-23 an...

Gain an understanding of the holding and impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case. Reaffirm their knowledge of Connecticut's array of reproductive health laws regarding minors. Understand the impact of Dobbs on the care and treatment of minors in Connecticut and across the United States.

Review guiding principles for psychopharmacology in children. Discuss the clinical approach to medications for ADHD anxiety and depression. Discuss the role for pharmacogenetics and new agents in the treatment of ADHD.

Discuss the concept of implicit stigma and its relevance to healthcare. Describe a model for implicit stigma recognition and management that has been empirically derived through research. Explore ways to co-create systemic change to advance equity and address injustice for vulnerable marginalized and stigmatized patient groups.

Review treatments for common pediatric outpatient infections.

Discuss the interconnection of wellness burnout and connection for healthcare professionals. Recognize the unique experience of early career physicians and evaluate a novel institutional-led program. Outline current and future offerings of the Office of Faculty Development to promote connection foster resilience and provide opportunities for growth.