11th Annual Pediatric Specialty Updates for the General Practitioner

11th Annual Pediatric Specialty Updates for the General Practitioner is organized by Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) and will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2024.

Description:
The subspecialty topics covered in the conference deal with conditions that generally involve a team approach for patient care, including the primary care physician and the subspecialist. The conference will provide the primary care physician with practical information that will help them to become more knowledgeable in identifying, understanding, and co-managing a variety of complex conditions along with the subspecialist. The conference will also provide an opportunity for the primary care physicians to ask questions directly to the participating subspecialists to further enhance their understanding of the conditions discussed. The combination of didactic and interactive elements will promote a more effective learning experience.

Topics:
• Food Allergy 
• Antibiotics for Soft tissue and Skin Infections
• Updates on PCOS Diagnosis and Management
• Dyslipidemia 
• Type 2 Diabetes Updates
• SMART therapy for Asthma
• Eosinophilic Esophagitis Identification and Management
• Positive Parenting
• Cannabis Use and Hyperemesis 
• Updates on Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy 
New Acne Guidelines
Updates on Scoliosis Screening and Management
Mental Health Update: Bipolar Disorder in Children