Pediatric News
Updates from the Department of Pediatrics - 2022 Vol. 4
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In This Issue
Antiracism Committee Event; Bonus Vacation Days Instruction; Med Students Presenting at Pediatric Conferences
Pediatric Global Health Care Conference; Division Infographics: Neurology and Hematology/Oncology; Five Questions
Service Anniversaries; Congratulations; Pediatric Trauma Conference; Mentoring Workshop; Rwanda-Nebraska Seminar
Effective Grants Applications Workshop
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Department of Pediatrics Antiracism Committee's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference Scheduled for May 27 |
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The Department of Pediatrics Antiracism Committee invites you to its second annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Conference on May 27, 8:00 a.m. to noon. The theme of this year’s event is Diversity in Research, and Tukufu Zuberi, PhD, the Lasry Family professor of Race Relations and professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, will deliver the keynote speech. Dr. Zuberi is the co-editor of the book White Logic, White Methods: Racism and Methodology.
The DEI conference will take place virtually over Zoom and will include a panel discussion of the event theme, updates from the Antiracism Committee and other groups organized around amplifying marginalized voices and breakout sessions in which attendees can join talks on topics such as decolonizing global health, data sovereignty and bioethics. To register to receive the zoom information about this event, click here. Full agenda information, including planned speakers, will be released soon.
Antiracism Committee Co-chair Geetanjali Rathore, MD, associate professor, Pediatric Neurology, believes the a discussion on diversity in research is long overdue,
"The choice to focus on the role of DEI in research was nearly unanimous among our committee members. It's a pressing issue, with many of us splitting time caring for patients with research projects. We couldn't be more excited to bring in an expert on the topic in Dr. Zuberi."
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Use Your Bonus Vacation Days by June 30 |
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In December, the University of Nebraska communicated that all leave eligible employees would be receiving two additional banked holidays. In follow up communication it was advised those days would need to be used by June 30, 2022.
This is a reminder to employees to check their balances and make plans to use those days by June 30, 2002 or you will lose them.
To check balances:
Go to Firefly and click ‘Employee Self Service’ in the ‘Self Service’ section of Firefly.
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On the following screen under ESS Leave & Timesheets select ‘Leave Balances’. |
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You will see a report that includes a Banked Holiday Earned row. If your current balance in that row is above eight hours, you will need to use the amount hours above eight by June 30. On July 1, you will need your balance in the Banked Holiday Earned to be eight hours, as shown below. |
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UNMC Medical Students Chosen to Present at Pediatric Conferences
Two UNMC medical students had their research accepted to present at pediatric conferences in April. Taylor Kratochvil presented his abstract, Ventricular Tachycardia on Telemetry in a Pediatric Patient Treated for High-Risk Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic, at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Washington, DC. Karl Khandalavala presented his research, Perceptions of Pediatricians on the SARs-CoV2 Vaccine, at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Denver, Colo.
Jeffrey Robinson, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, says of Kratochvil and Khandalavala, "Both have made really outstanding use of their research time in med school."
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2022 Pediatric Global Health Conference
Cardiology and Critical Care
in Resource-Constrained Settings
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Via live stream on Zoom
Friday, May 6
11 am US CDT / 4 pm GMT – 1 pm US CDT / 6 pm GMT
Saturday, May 7
11 am US CDT / 4 pm GMT – 1 pm US CDT / 6 pm GMT
The care of critically ill patients in resource-constrained settings is challenging for many reasons including the availability and accessibility of trained health care workers. As a result, general practitioners often serve as frontline providers for a wide range of pathologies. Equipping general practitioners with basic knowledge in the care of seriously ill children with optimal use of existing resources is key to improving patient care and communication with experts at tertiary centers. This conference will focus on improving cardiac imaging-resource utilization and the care of critically ill children.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
There is no fee to join this virtual conference. Pre-registration is required.
Registration Deadline: May 4
QUESTIONS?
TARGET AUDIENCE
This virtual conference is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other health care providers who provide primary care to pediatric patients.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this virtual conference, the participant should be better able to:
- Review the basics of cardiac imagery.
- Identify causes of pediatric syncope and its management.
- Discuss the management of acute liver failure.
- Describe acid-base disturbances in pediatric patients.
- Review congenital infections and associated cardiac pathologies.
TOPICS
- Basics of Cardiac Imaging / Syncope in Pediatrics
- Acute Liver Failure
- Acid-Base Disturbances
- Congenital Rubella Syndrome: An Association Between Infections and Congenital Heart Disease
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center 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 Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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The Department of Pediatrics’ Neurology Division provides a leading-edge introduction to care and understanding of the pediatric mind. Sookyong Koh, MD, PhD, was hired in 2021 to serve as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology. Dr. Koh is a specialist in pediatric epilepsy, and she joins a team of experienced faculty who are at the top of their field in patient care and research. Faculty members received nearly $400k in grant funding and have published articles in some of the leading neurological and pediatric publications. The division has three outreach clinics outside the Omaha area and includes numerous sub-clinics for patients with specific conditions, such as the Complex Care Clinic, Headache Clinic and Neurofibromatosis Clinic. Through a partnership with the Omaha Fire Department, the Neurology division successfully arranged for all pediatric stroke patients to be taken to Children’s to be cared for by the division’s faculty members. With Dr. Koh unifying the faculty and staff toward common goals and directions, the division stands prepared to educate the next generation of pediatricians and to provide the highest standard of neurological care. |
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The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation is a regional referral site for the diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases. We offer the state’s only pediatric hematologists/oncologists at two clinical sites (Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine). The division is a member of Children’s Oncology Group (COG), many international consortiums, and members are involved in national and international research through support of the Pediatric Cancer Research Group and Child Health Research Institute. We have a large network of clinical and research collaborations to promote disease prevention, provide quality patient care and impact lifelong late effects of treatments. The division is dedicated to teaching learners at all levels. |
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This month we feature Stephanie Claudy, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, and David Soffer, MD, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology.
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This month we feature Stephanie Claudy, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, and David Soffer, MD, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology.
Stephanie Claudy, MD
What brought you to your given specialty/role?
I knew early on that I wanted to pursue medicine, and I was exposed to medical missions during medical school. These experiences pushed me toward internal medicine-pediatrics as my specialty, and residency allowed me to become comfortable caring for people across the spectrum of life. During residency, I considered both the patient populations I enjoyed caring for the most and the population that would allow me to continue to pursue global health. I fell in love with intensive care and found that this specialty could prepare me for many of the issues I encountered in global health. Often patients in developing countries only come to the hospital when they cannot avoid it. This means they present late in the clinical course and are often very sick. My additional training in critical care has allowed me to learn more about how to best care for these patients and my patients stateside. I am excited about the ways that these two intertwined passions will continue to shape me as a clinician.
What’s your favorite place in the world?
Any place with family and friends – preferably outside appreciating the beauty of creation.
What are you a fan of or very interested in?
Social determinants of health are often underrecognized and underappreciated within our medical system. These factors affect our patients, friends and family more than a lot of the things we can address acutely during a hospital stay. I have an ongoing professional interest in figuring out how to help people who are struggling in these different areas.
Is there any medicine-based book, music or TV series or movie that you admire and would recommend to others? Or anything outside of the medical world that you recommend?
I think everyone should read The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson, a book about John Snow, the advent of Epidemiology and the cholera epidemic. Some of my other favorite books from the last two years would include Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.
What was the most important lesson taught to you during your career training?
It’s tough to pick just one. I think the most important thing I have learned is to not let other people decide what should be important to me or how I should spend my time. But “perfect is the enemy of good” and “treat the patient not the numbers” would definitely be at the top of the list, too.
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What brought you to your given specialty/role?
As a pediatric resident, I met an amazing neonatologist who became my mentor and still is to this day. He inspired me to pursue neonatology. I am so happy I chose this path. Critically ill newborns have taught me a thing or two about resilience.
What’s your favorite place in the world?
The answer to that questions will always be Tel-Aviv, Israel, where I was born and raised.
What are you a fan of or very interested in?
Traveling.
Is there any medicine-based book, music or TV series or movie that you admire and would recommend to others? Or anything outside of the medical world that you recommend?
I recently read a book called Early by Sarah DiGregorio which describes in a very intimate and personal manner the maternal experience in the NICU with the medical team. It was quite humbling.
What was the most important lesson taught to you during your career training?
Being humble will get you far in both your clinical and research endeavors.
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Staff Milestones:
Recent Service Anniversaries
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Congratulations to those celebrating recent work anniversaries. We wish you all the best for continued success! |
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Registration Open for
Pediatric Trauma Conference
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Children's Hospital & Medical Center is hosting the 2022 Treatment and Rehabilitation of the Pediatric Trauma Patient conference on Friday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street in Omaha. This annual conference will feature a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual options for participation, although these options are subject to change.
The conference will feature experts from multiple specialties who will share their knowledge and provide a comprehensive review of treatments, advances, strategies and evidence-based recommendations in pediatric trauma care. The target audience includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, paramedics, EMTs, social workers, Child Life specialists and other professionals caring for pediatric trauma patients.
The Grand Rounds/keynote topic is “Whole Blood Resuscitation,” presented by Donald Jenkins, MD, professor and clinical vice chair for Quality, Department of Surgery, at Long School of Medicine and UT Health, San Antonio.
Additional topics include:
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Trauma Surgery
- Spinal Cord Trauma
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Increased Suicide Attempts
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Dr. Anderson Berry Among Speakers at Introduction to Mentoring Workshop |
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CHRI Executive Director and Children’s Vice President of Research, Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, will be one of three speakers at the Introduction to Mentoring Workshop on May 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. The workshop is sponsored by IDeA Clinical and Translational Research and CHRI and will take place over Zoom and in person at UNMC, with on-site capacity limited to 20 people. Click here to register.
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Rwanda-Nebraska One Health Seminar Series |
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Please join us via live stream on Zoom for the Rwanda-Nebraska One Health Seminar Series presentation titled Human Resource for Health in Rwanda: Sustainability and Lessons Learned.
Featured Speaker –
Stephen Rulisa, MD, FCOG(ECSA), PhD, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine & Pharmacy, University of Rwanda
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
8:30-9:30 a.m. (CDT) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. (GMT+2)
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Registration Open for
Effective Grant Applications Workshop
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June 7, 2022 | 8 a.m. - Noon
*In person and via Webinar
University of Nebraska Omaha
Great Plains IDeA Cinical and Translational Research is sponsoring a course by Paul Casella on creating effective grant applications.
The course:
- Reviews the principles of good grant writing to produce clear, direct and compelling proposals.
- Focuses on understanding the psychology of reviewers and the review process, how to engage readers and facilitate understanding, and how to manage the proposal writing process.
- Includes exercises related to specific elements of a scientific proposal, particularly the Specific Aims page.
Paul Casella, MFA
Paul Casella is a writer, teacher and editor. A graduate of Dartmouth College and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Paul has worked with health professionals to improve the clarity and effectiveness of their manuscripts for publication and grant applications since 1995. He was a writer and the primary editor of the funded Great Plains IDeA-CTR grant application.
The final hour of the course will be dedicated to editing and feedback of participants’ writing samples. Samples should be sent to paul-casella@uiowa.edu by May 31.
In addition, on June 9 and 10, Casella will conduct 45-minute private consultations for writing or presentation skills coaching at UNO (June 9) and UNMC (June 10). If interested, contact Heather Braddock to sign up.
There is no cost to attend either opportunity.
*Registration is required.
Continental breakfast will be available at the workshop.
Register by clicking here.
Questions
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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
982155 Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE 68198-2155
402-955-3933
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