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Conference Venue

McGill New Residence Hall
3625 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3P8

Organizers

Preetha Krishnamoorthy

MDCM, FRCPC

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC

Bio

David Rothstein

MDCM, CCFP

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC

Bio

Terry Sigman

MD, FRCPC

Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC

Bio

John Yaremko

MD, FRCPC

Pediatrician, Montreal Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor, McGill University, Montreal, QC

Bio

Agenda

All presentations will be given in English.

08:30-08:35
Welcome and introduction
08:35-09:20
Cases in pediatric obesity: A practical approach to a heavy issue
Preetha Krishnamoorthy, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
Learning Objectives
09:20-10:05
Thyroid disorders in pediatrics
Nour Almutairi, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
Learning Objectives
10:05-10:30
Health Break
10:30-11:15
Puberty: Too early or too late?
Helen Bui, MD
Residency Training Program Director of Pediatric Endocrinology, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
Learning Objectives
11:15-12:00
“Ask the Endocrinologists” Panel Discussion
Panelists: Nour Almutairi, MD | Helen Bui, MD
Participants will be able to ask the speakers questions about cases in their office or approaches to management of various endocrinology problems from their practice.
12:00-13:00
Lunch
13:00-13:45
H. Pylori: When to worry and what to do
Rilla Schneider, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
Learning Objectives
13:45-14:30
Gastroesophageal reflux in the first 6 months of life: Is it truly GERD?
Ana Sant’Anna, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
Learning Objectives
14:30-14:45
Health Break
14:45-15:30
MASLD is the new NAFLD: Practical management of pediatric fatty liver disease
Najma Ahmed, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
Learning Objectives
15:30-16:15
“Ask the gastroenterologists” Panel Discussion
Panelists: Rilla Schneider, MD | Ana Sant’Anna, MD | Najma Ahmed, MD
Participants will be able to ask the speakers questions about cases in their office or approaches to management of various gastroenterological problems from their practice.
16:15-16:30
Closing Remarks

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the approach to H Pylori testing and management in children
• Understand the work-up and management of GERD in children under 6 months of age
• Develop an approach to the work-up of Metabolic Syndrome Associated Liver Disease
• Develop an approach to obesity in children and understand its complications
• Review various forms of thyroid disease in children
• Understand the approach to precocious and delayed puberty in children

Accreditation

MAINPRO+ FOR FAMILY PHYSICIANS

Accreditation Statement: This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences for up to 6 Mainpro+ credits.

RCPSC MOC CREDITS FOR PEDIATRICIANS AND OTHER SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS

This program meets the accreditation criteria as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been accredited by the Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University for up to 6 Section 1 credits.

CERTIFICATE AND EVALUATION

Participants should keep their CME certificate for a minimum of six years in case they are selected for a random audit. The same certificate can be used as proof in case the participant is applying for a RAMQ reimbursement.

How to claim your certificate for the course:
Complete the Evaluation Form at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9WRFGS6 by May 15. The form can be completed progressively or at once. If you fill it in progressively, you need to use the same device. We will email your certificate by May 22.

Gold Sponsors

This course has received unrestricted educational grants from:
Mead Johnson Nutrition

Infant Nutrition

Contact

Caroline Breton
Territory Business Manager
Tel: 514-415-9549
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Nutricia North America

Nutricia works closely with healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers to make a real difference in people's lives. Our Neocate®, Aptamil® Pepti, KetoCal® as well as our metabolic and modular products offer the best-in-class products and services designed to support the changing nutritional needs of your patients.

Contact

Ms. Mylene Limoges
Specialty Territory Manager - GI/Allergy
Tel: 514-886-5698
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Registration

Online pre-event registration is closing on May 8. New participants can register onsite at the event.

Registration Fees

The registration fees listed below are subject to GST/PST.

Registration fees include access to the in-person event including welcome coffee, coffee breaks and lunch.

CATEGORY

EARLY-BIRD FEE
until April 15

STANDARD FEE
after April 15

Physician

$425

$525

Nurses, Allied Health Practitioners, Residents, Students

$250

$300


Declaration of Potential Conflict of Interest

Speakers will be requested to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of this program.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Full refunds, less an administrative fee of $50 for physicians and $25 for all other categories, will be made for written cancellations received by May 1, 2024. Please note that all refunds will be issued only after the Conference. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after May 1, 2024. For cancellation, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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