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FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 6-10, 2024 | |
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MONDAY, MAY 6
□ 2024 Genomic Medicine Symposium
HSEB Alumni Hall; 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) and the Primary Children’s Center for Personalized Medicine will be holding a joint symposium for all in the genomics community (faculty, trainees, and staff) and includes both internal and external speakers, as well as a poster session. Several morning talks may be of particular interest to those in Pediatrics.
> Symposium agenda
> Register here
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
□ Pediatrics ECHO
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.
Pediatric Hearing Topics
Presented by:
-Shannon Wnek
-Adrienne Johnson
> Register here for Zoom link
> Pediatrics ECHO website
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THURSDAY, MAY 9
□ Pediatric Grand Rounds
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium, 8–9 a.m.
Broadcast at the Miller Campus in Lehi, 1st Floor, Rooms 1&2
Annual Dale G. Johnson Honorary Lecture - Evolution of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric: A Journey Toward Meaningful Quality Benchmarking for Children's Surgical Care
Presented by Shawn Rangel, MD, MSCE; Senior Surgical Advisor for Quality & Safety; Director, Health Services Research; Harvard Medical School
> Stream live broadcast
> May Grand Rounds calendar
> primarychildrens.org/grandrounds
□ Schwartz Rounds
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium or Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.
> Register here for Zoom link
□ Safe and Healthy Families ECHO
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.
TBD
Presented by Lindsey Palmer, LSCW
> Register here for Zoom link
> Safe and Healthy Families ECHO website
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□ 46th Annual Common Problems in Pediatrics Conference
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 4-5; All Virtual; 8 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
This two-day, all-virtual conference brings together leading experts and practitioners in the field to address prevalent issues facing pediatric healthcare providers today. From common ailments to complex conditions, the conference provides a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Early Bird Pricing Ends May 12, 2024
> Informational flyer (includes agenda)
> Register here
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Clinical Enterprise Updates
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE SERVICES | |
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Are you caring for children with medical complexity? Our Comprehensive Care team is eager to help.
The Comprehensive Care team is now available for inpatient and outpatient consultations at both SLC and Lehi Campuses!
A Comprehensive Care consult can assist with the following:
- Chronic disease management of for children with medical complexity and disabilities
- Collaboration and communication with medical teams to optimize care for children with medical fragility
- Helping providers and families with complex decision making (e.g., scoliosis surgeries, tracheostomies, G-tubes)
- Working with families and specialists on care coordination for equipment and supplies
We are fully staffed, accessible and ready to extend our reach and support the providers, families, and children with medical complexity in our region.
We are also available to come talk with your teams about this program and our services.
Please call 801-213-3599 for outpatient consultations, or page the provider on call for inpatient consultations.
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ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT: MAY 1 - MAY 31 | |
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The university's annual open enrollment runs from May 1 through May 31. Elections made during open enrollment will be effective July 1, 2024 for the plan year that ends on June 30, 2025.
Open enrollment is your opportunity to change your medical and dental options, add or remove dependents, enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, enroll in basic life insurance, and enroll or cancel your participation in the group MetLife Legal Plan.
This year, it's also the time to enroll in some exciting new insurance benefits: Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance - in addition to Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection.
During open enrollment, you will be able to make elections through UBenefits.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) deductions will begin on the July 5, 2024 paycheck. To participate in FSA, you must reenroll each year, even if you want to keep the same election amount. New health plan rates and WellU participation changes will be reflected on the July 22, 2024 paycheck.
Learn more about open enrollment by exploring the resources linked below:
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2024 GARY C. SCHOENWOLF MENTORSHIP AWARD: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS | |
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The Gary C. Schoenwolf Mentorship Award celebrates pediatric faculty members who embody the letter and spirit of mentorship. Award recipients are recognized for their sustained career commitment to mentoring, their positive impact on their mentees' careers and, through the efforts of their mentees, advancing research and patient care. This research mentoring award is based on the training experiences and success of the nominee's mentees, rather than the mentor's personal career achievements.
Please see the informational flyer for eligibility criteria and the nomination process.
Nomination letters are due to Michelle Wilcox no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
> Informational flyer
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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.
Below are upcoming events, how to connect with our leadership team, and funding opportunities to advance your educational and scholarly pursuits.
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.
Department of Pediatrics Educational Grant
- Next cycle: Late Spring 2024
- Application details are coming soon.
We hope to see you at our upcoming events or to connect one-on-one! Please reach out to Drs. Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme with any questions or suggestions.
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What Patients are Saying
Patient comments are submitted via the Qualtrics after-visit survey.
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Karen James, MD - Rheumatology
"Dr. James is wonderful to work with!"
Kyle Jensen, MD / Care Team - Gastroenterology
"As always for almost six years Dr. Jensen and the whole staff of liver clinic is always amazing. They are God sent and they are always on top of everything! I thank the lord for their lives."
Heidi Lindfors, NP - Cardiology
"The nurse practitioner was very thorough answering all questions and giving us all the time we wanted. It was a very informative and positive experience."
Allison Smego, MD - Endocrinology
"Dr. Smego is very good and we are very happy seeing her. She does a great job, is kind, and caring."
Amanda Uber, DO - Nephrology
"I really like Dr. Uber! She's super great!"
Melissa Wright, MD - Neurology
"Dr. Wright exceeds our expectations at every visit. Her level of expertise and care are top notch. This journey facing an unexpected diagnosis has been manageable with Dr. Wright's help and care at every step of the way!"
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DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS WEEKLY BULLETIN
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