FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 15-19, 2024

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

□ Pediatrics ECHO

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

Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.

Nephrology

Presented by Matt Grinsell, MD; Division of Pediatric Nephrology

> Pediatrics ECHO Website

> Register here for Zoom link

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

□ 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

Dr. Marv and Beth Rallison Lectureship in Endocrinology and Diabetes: Comprehensive Obesity Treatment in Pediatrics

Presented by Alaina Vidmar, MD; Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of Southern California; Medical Director, Obesity Medicine and Bariatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine

> Stream live broadcast

> April Grand Rounds calendar

> primarychildrens.org/grandrounds

□ John Carey Foundation Series

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

HELIX Bldg Beech Conf Room (1st Floor), 12–1 p.m.

Mindfulness and Compassion in Medicine

Presented by:

-David Sandweiss, MD

-Jamuna Jones, LCSW

Lunch will be provided.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

□ Native Research Methods Symposium with Margaret Kovach and Shawn Wilson

Marriott Library Gould Auditorium, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Drs. Margaret Kovach and Shawn Wilson will lead keynotes throughout the day on engaging in Native research, providing insights into Indigenous research methodologies and best practices. The event will also showcase examples of students, faculty, and community members who have conducted Native research in ethical and culturally appropriate ways.

Tickets are free, but registration/RSVP is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

> Informational flyer

> Register here

□ Research on a Napkin

Williams Bldg East 1 or Virtually via Zoom, 9–10 a.m.

Unstructured drop-in meeting where potential investigators can bring research concepts/ideas to discuss around the table or those seeking help with stats questions or issues on new or existing projects. Isn’t geared for general participation, but for those with specific research questions and ideas. Good forum for clinicians and fellows to develop concepts. Anyone interested in research is encouraged to attend.

> Zoom link

□ Research in Progress

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

Williams Bldg 238A or Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.

Factors Associated with Early Pediatric ICU Transfer in Children with Medical Complexity and Septic Shock

Presented by Hannah Moore, MD; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow

Documenting & Coding to Optimize Revenue for Pediatric Palliative Care

Presented by Dominic Moore, MD; Pediatric Palliative Care

Net-inhibitory Peptides Increase Fetal and Placental Growth in a Mouse Model of Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy

Presented by Frank Strnad, MD; Neonatology Fellow

> Zoom link

FUTURE EVENTS

□ PAS Alumni Reception

Saturday, May 4; Fairmont Royal York Hotel, British Columbia Room, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 6–8 p.m.

Current faculty and department/trainee alumni are invited to attend the reception, held at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Toronto.

> Reception invitation

□ Sip and SIP (Scholarship in Progress)

Thursday, April 25, Eccles Alumni House, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Calling all educators and scholars within the Department of Pediatrics! 

Join us for an evening to connect and network with fellow educators.

Highlights:

• Med Ed Opportunity Fair: Get connected with education and scholarship opportunities at our interactive fair featuring programs and initiatives from the Department of Pediatrics and the University of Utah
• Keynote address by Dr. Wendy Hobson-Rohrer
• Educational Grant Awardee Presentations

Please RSVP by using the QR code on the flyer or click here to access the form, first signing in with your UofU email address.

Please, e-mail Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

> Informational flyer

> RSVP here

Clinical Enterprise Updates

PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT LEHI CAMPUS

Rainbow Kids Palliative Care has an outpatient clinic at Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi.

A palliative care consultation can provide all the following services: 

1. Time for communication with patients, their families, and caregivers about their illness, hopes and worries, and wishes for care
2. Expert management of pain and other symptoms
3. Help navigating the health care system
4. Guidance with difficult and complex treatment decisions
5. Emotional support
6. Advance care planning 

Palliative care can have a significant impact on quality of life even while curative and disease-directed treatments are still in process. We work closely with primary care providers and specialists to coordinate care.

TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION CALL: 801-662-3770 OPT 1



Announcements

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS WRITING CENTER: CALL FOR WRITING MENTORS

Dear faculty members,

The Pediatrics Writing Center is looking for faculty with experience in academic writing to serve as writing mentors. Mentors provide peer-to-peer support for the development, improvement, and completion of academic writing projects. This could range from guidance on creating an outline and coaching authors on how to get started to assistance with the final stages of revisions.

If you're interested in helping fellow faculty members hone their writing skills and produce successful writing projects, whether you're available to do so once a month or once a year, we invite you to complete the short form below letting us know of your availability and the types of writing you can assist with.

> Volunteer to be a writing mentor

For our current writing mentors:

We understand that circumstances and time constraints change over time, so we're asking that you let us know whether you're able to continue to serve as a mentor and, if so, what your current availability is by completing the short form below.

> Current mentor availability

RECYCLING AT ECCLES OUTPATIENT BUILDING (4TH FLOOR) - REMINDER

Recycling bins at individual desks/offices in the Eccles Outpatient Building are not emptied by the EVS team and need to be emptied by the individual into the large central recycling bins located in the mail/copy room on the 4th floor.

Individual trash bins will continue to be emptied by the EVS team. Please do not place any items in trash bins at your desk that you do not want to be thrown out.

Battery recycling bins are also available in the 4th floor mail/copy room.

Questions can be directed to Ruby Roller.

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.

Upcoming Event

Sip & SIP (Scholarship in Progress), Dept of Peds Educators Networking Event

Calling all educators and scholars within the Department of Pediatrics! Join us for an evening to connect and network with fellow educators at the Eccles Alumni House on Thursday, April 25th, 5:30-8:00 PM.

> RSVP here!

> Informational flyer

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.

Scott Clements, MD / Care Team - Endocrinology

"We love Dr. Clements and his team. Dr. Clements has truly been a blessing to ensure my son is well cared for. I'm extremely grateful for him."

Liezl Domingo, MD - Cardiology

"I love the way that Dr. Domingo looks my daughter in the eyes and asks her questions rather than addressing everything with just the parent."

Nan Dudley, MD - Emergency Medicine

"Dr. Dudley was our favorite. She listened well and did a completely thorough exam."

Chris Espinoza, MD - Neurology

"He was quick but very thorough. We really appreciated the information he was able to give us. We also appreciated so much that he didn't have us reschedule even though we ran late because of traffic."

Aimee Hersh, MD - Rheumatology

"Muchas gracias por la diferencia que hace en la vida de sus pacientes! Su amabilidad, atención sincera y preocupación hacen que todo sea mejor y son un gran estímulo. Muchas gracias por cuidarme y ser tan hábil en lo que haces. Cada día de mi vida será mejor gracias a ti." [Thank you very much for the difference you make in the lives of your patients! Your kindness, sincere care, and concern make everything better and are a great encouragement. Thanks very much for taking care of me and being so skilled in what you do. Every day of my life will be better thanks to you.]

Trevor Laborda, MD / Care Team - Gastroenterology

"From our very first visit with the NP, then to Dr. Laborda, I cannot begin to express my gratitude for these special people!!! We felt heard, not at one time were we ever rushed, we were explained to in lamen [sic] terms! I know we are in the best of hands, finally!!!! Primary children's has only the best!! Thank you."