Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Fellowship - Conferences in Pediatrics
Pediatric Resident Morning Case Conference: Each fellow is responsible for conducting this conference for four months during their training. Interesting cases are presented by the fellow, pediatric resident or medical student and a symptoms-based approach to differential diagnosis, approach to initial management and an in-depth review of the disease entity is led by the fellow. This conference is a major opportunity for the fellow to attain formal teaching skills and to develop proficiency in orchestrating informal group discussions.
Pediatric Resident Morning Report: This conference consists of a discussion of all admitted pediatric patients to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the General Pediatric Ward. Discussion of differential diagnosis and management are conducted by the Chairman and Vice-chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, the Pediatric Residency Director and subspecialty faculty within the Department of Pediatrics.
Pediatric Grand Rounds: This weekly conference consists of a formal didactic lecture, often by a visiting professor, on topics relating to the field of Pediatrics.
Pediatric Morbidity and Mortality Conference: This conference consists of a patient case presentation and several brief didactic discussions by faculty which specifically address questions regarding pathology, epidemiology, diagnostic approach and management guidelines pertinent to the case.
Pediatric Resident Noon Conference: This conference is conducted by the Pediatric Emergency Medicine residents and faculty at least bi-monthly. Topics presented relate to Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Advanced Pediatric Life Support. Pediatric Mock Codes are conducted by the faculty and fellows monthly.