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Pediatrics Weekly

Upcoming Events

Clicking on an event title will take you to the event information page in the Health Sciences calendar, if available. Here, you can read the full details, add the event to your calendar, set up a text reminder for the event, find event contact information, and more.

 

To add an event for future bulletins, please visit

http://healthsciences.utah.edu/calendar/

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 27-31, 2025

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28

Pop Up Grand Rounds

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium; 8–9 a.m.

A broadcast is available in the Modersitzki Family Education Center, Rooms 1 & 2 at the Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi.

Cultivating Communities of Practice

Presented by:

  • Dorene Balmer, PhD; Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania; Co-Director, Research on Education, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Satid Thammasitboon, MD, MHPE; Pediatric Critical Care, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Center for Research, Innovation, and Scholarship in Health Professions Education

> Stream live broadcast

> January Grand Rounds calendar

> primarychildrens.org/grandrounds



Medical Education Workshop

Eccles Bldg Lone Peak; 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Explore how to transform education scholarship into a collaborative endeavor with renowned medical educators Dr. Dorene F. Balmer, Dr. Satid Thammasitboon, and Dr. Boyd Richards. This engaging, 90-minute workshop will be followed by lunch and an opportunity to network with colleagues and our distinguished speakers.


Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below to access the form, first signing in with your Umail account (uNID@umail.utah.edu) to ensure your RSVP does not come back as invalid.


Reach out to Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! 

> Informational flyer

> RSVP here

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

Pediatrics ECHO

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

ARFID and Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Presented by:

  • Anna Ermarth, MD; Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Sara Turner, PhD; Pediatric Behavioral Health

Pediatrics ECHO is a case-based, CME-eligible learning session focused on the unique needs of pediatric patients in the Mountain West. Pediatric care specialists teach the identification and treatment of complex diseases, behavioral health issues, and common acute diagnoses. You can view recordings of past sessions, submit interesting or challenging cases for discussion, check out the winter schedule, and

register to attend on the website.

> Pediatrics ECHO website

> Register here for Zoom link

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30

Pediatric Grand Rounds

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium; 8–9 a.m.

A broadcast is available in the Modersitzki Family Education Center, Rooms 1 & 2 at the Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi.

ANNUAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT LECTURE

Improving Care for Children with Diabetes Through Quality Improvement Initiatives

  • Presented by Allison Smego, MD; Pediatric Endocrinology

> Stream live broadcast

> January Grand Rounds calendar

> primarychildrens.org/grandrounds



Safe and Healthy Families ECHO

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

Mandated Supporting Ethics Session

  • Presented by Larissa Hines, MD, FAAP

Safe and Healthy Families ECHO brings experts in child physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, child welfare, and ethics together to present on a diversity of topics of interest to those who work with potentially abused children. You can view recordings of past sessions, access additional resources and references, check out the winter schedule, and register to attend on the website.

> Safe and Healthy Families ECHO website

> Register here for Zoom link



John Carey Foundation Series

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

HELIX Bldg 1st Floor, Beech Conference Room; 12–1 p.m.

21st Century Pediatrics-Gene Kids and the Post-Genomics World

  • Presented by Josh Bonkowsky, MD, PhD

Lunch will be provided

The John Carey Foundation Series provides a weekly discussion on foundational topics for academics in the Department of Pediatrics. These presentations are targeted at new and junior faculty, but all faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend.

> Series website

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

Research in Progress

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Eccles Bldg King's Peak or Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

Utilization of Analgesia, Sedation and Psychotropic Medications in Intermountain Health Neonatal Intensive Care Units

  • Presented by Daley Owens, MD; Neonatology Fellow

Advancing our Understanding of Drug Exposure during Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Presented by Kate Job, PhD, DABCP; Clinical Pharmacology

> Informational flyer

> Zoom link

FUTURE EVENTS

The Carrie L. Byington, MD VPCAT Distinguished Lecture Series on Mentorship

Wednesday, February 5; Health Sciences Education Bldg (HSEB) Alumni Hall; 4–5 p.m.

Musings on Mentoring

  • Presented by Urmimala Sarkar, MD, MPH; Associate Chair for Faculty Experience, Department of Medicine; Associate Director, Center for Vulnerable Populations; University of California, San Francisco

As noted in her bio, Dr. Sarkar is an exceptional, nationally recognized mentor with a wealth of experience that will be reflected in her lecture.


The Carrie L. Byington, MD VPCAT Distinguished Lecture Series on Mentorship brings the finest and most diversified guest speakers to the Health Sciences campus to provide the University of Utah community with national perspectives on academic mentorship from those who have demonstrated a passion for, and notable achievements in, scientific and career mentoring of trainees and faculty. Attendance at this series is open to all faculty, trainees, and staff. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend.


> Informational flyer

> RSVP here

Patient Experience Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, February 5; Virtually via Microsoft Teams; 1–2 p.m.

Learn more about every step of the patient experience in clinic.

Speakers:

  • Gevan Eldredge
  • Courtney Beasley
  • Edly Mendez
  • Kristen Copeland
  • Kate Weirich, CPNP-AC

> Save the Date flyer

> Teams link

Pediatric Health Equity Symposium: Environmental Health

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Friday, February 7; Eccles Bldg; 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

This conference is designed to share the work on child health equity happening at the University of  Utah and lntermountain Health. There will also be opportunities for individuals interested in projects related to health equity to network with others who are committed to advancing child health equity.

> Informational flyer (includes agenda and registration link)

Concepts in Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Conference

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC credit, and Respiratory Care Credit

Wednesday-Friday, February 19-21; Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake (Virtual option available)

The transport of a critically ill neonate or child poses unique challenges and risks to both patient and provider. Patients are subject to risk from infectious diseases, injuries, adverse responses, and complications as a result of treatment or simply due to the transport itself. Providers, too, can find themselves challenged and affected by the transport environment emotionally, physically, and/or mentally. This two-day course will provide thoughtful analysis and evidence-based management of many patient- and provider-related facets of neonatal and pediatric transport. Visit the conference website to register, get pricing info, view the agenda, and more.

> Conference website

Motivational Interviewing: An Evidence-Based, Communication Technique for Motivating Patients to Take Care of Their Own Health

Wednesday, March 19; Virtually via Zoom; 12–1 p.m.

This special event is presented by the Office for Faculty and features guest speaker Ken Resnicow, PhD; Irwin M. Rosenstock Professor Emeritus of Health Behavior and Health Equity at University of Michigan School of Public Health

> Informational flyer

> Register here

Connecting APPs: Empowering Practice Through Collaboration

Tuesday, April 22; Eccles Bldg-King's Peak, Lone Peak, Mt. Olympus; 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

> Save the Date flyer

Pediatric Trauma Update Conference

Friday, April 25; PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

The Pediatric Trauma Update Conference is intended to provide practice updates and education from sub-specialists to the trauma trained nurses and providers caring for pediatric trauma patients.

> Save the Date flyer


Announcements

FACULTY OPPORTUNITY: JOIN THE INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM DESIGN TEAM

The University of Utah Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program is seeking four faculty members to join a collaborative design team to update the asynchronous online course Foundations of Interprofessional Education, which is an introduction to four core competencies:

  • Values and Ethics
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Teams and Teamwork
  • Communication

Each faculty member will be expected to create a new module for one of the core competencies and will receive a $300 stipend for their effort. Please see the call for design team members below for further details and how to apply. Applications are due by January 31.


> Call for IPE design team members

HEALTHCARE STORIES: JOY - REMINDER

Our very own Dr. Sashi Goteti will be presenting as a storyteller at HealthCare Stories: Joy on Thursday, February 6th at Kingsbury Hall.


In September 2024, the Resiliency Center, the Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities and UtahPresents issued a call for story submissions for their annual Healthcare Stories live storytelling event. After receiving a record number of story proposals, they have now revealed the selected storytellers for Healthcare Stories: Joy. Unscripted, real-life stories will be shared of experiencing the impossible, witnessing the miraculous, working through tribulation or simply being present to the pleasure, people, and generosities of the everyday experiences in the world of healthcare.

Included in the storyteller lineup is Sashi Goteti, member of the Division of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology:


"Sashi is a passionate family man, a lover of all things JRR Tolkien, Astrophysics, and Harry Potter – and professionally, he is a Pediatric Hematologist at Primary Children's Hospital / University of Utah Health."


View the full lineup here.

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now to hear these stories of joy. There is a 20% discount on tickets for faculty and staff with the code FACULTYUP.

BRING YOUR PET TO WORK DAY - REMINDER

 Send a photo of your pet(s) to pedwellness@hsc.utah.edu by February 7th, and then fellow team members will vote on their favorites!

GENOMICS SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP

OPPORTUNITY - REMINDER

We invite undergraduate students to apply for our 10-week Genomics Summer Research for Magnificents (GSRM) internship in precision medicine, biosciences, and bioinformatics, focusing on genomics research and its ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI). Our program features a 100% completion rate, with 89% of participants from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds and 40% being first generation college students. Application deadline: January 31st.


To learn more, view the informational flyer below or this short highlight video. For questions, please contact ped.GSRM@hsc.utah.edu.


> Informational flyer

NATIVE AMERICAN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP (NARI)

OPPORTUNITY - REMINDER

Native American/Alaska Native junior and senior undergraduate students interested in biomedical and health sciences research are invited to apply for the NARI program, which runs from May 27-August 1,

2025. Application are due January 31st.


For questions, please contact ped_nari@hsc.utah.edu.


> Informational flyer

> Submit an application

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES - REMINDER

Are you a faculty member, resident, or fellow interested in medical education scholarship? Whether you are developing an innovative curriculum or seeking educational research collaborations, the Educational Scholarship and Innovation leadership team is here to support you.  


Upcoming Events

 

SAVE THE DATE: January 28, 2025

Special Medical Education Pediatric Grand Rounds (8-9 am) followed by faculty workshop.

-Invited speakers: Dr. Dorene Balmer, Dr. Satid Thammasitboon, Dr. Boyd Richards

-Details to come 

 

One-on-One Support

-If you are in an educational project's planning, development, implementation, or dissemination phase and want advice or support, we are happy to meet with you. 

-E-mail Cheryl Yang, MD and Kathleen Timme, MD, MEd to set up a consultation.  

 

Dept of Peds Educational Grant

-Next cycle: Late Spring 2025


We hope to see you at our upcoming events or connect one-on-one! Please reach out to Drs. Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme with any questions or suggestions.

What Patients are Saying



Patient comments are submitted via the Qualtrics after-visit survey.

Sarah Yukiko Asaki, MD - Cardiology

"Dr. Sarah Asaki is the most friendly and knowledgeable Dr. We appreciated her honest opinion and how she explain everything to where we all, including my 17 year [old], understood. She has a great and friendly personality, we enjoyed talking and laughing with her. She made our visit comfortable."

 

Nan Dudley, MD / Care Team - Emergency Medicine

"Dr. Dudley and Ann Shields went the extra mile to address my concerns as a parent and to make my child comfortable and heard. They took the time to walk me through the stressful process of working up my child's confusing symptoms, and at the end of our visit, I felt informed and reassured."

 

Tim Garvey, NP - Neurology

"Dr. Garvey always has something new he's learned that he shares to help me. He takes the time to listen and cares about the full picture. My team in Utah arguably saved my life and he was a huge part of that."

 

Sashi Goteti, MD - Hematology/Oncology

"Dr. Sasidhar Goteti is amazing. He listens and talks things through with us. He is very caring and wonderful."

 

Reem Shawar, MD - Endocrinology

"Dr. Shawar is the best endocrinologist I have ever dealt with. Two of my sons had diabetes since 2016. During these years I was moving from one Dr to another until I met Dr. Shawar. She is a good listener and show a lot of sympathy and understanding. She actually takes her time to see the patient and talk to them and to the parents. Speaking Arabic is a plus for her. She understands the Arabic culture, food and language. This makes communication easy and more accessible. I am happy she is here with us in Utah! Thank you Dr. Shawar!"

 

Blaine Tuft, DO - Gastroenterology

"Dr. Tuft is kind and nonjudgmental. He took our daughter's symptoms seriously and never made her feel like her symptoms were not real even when tests did not show anything seriously wrong. "

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS WEEKLY BULLETIN