Preetha Krishnamoorthy
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC, Canada
Bio
Preetha krishnamoorthy, MD completed her residency at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in 2000, including one year as Chief Resident (1999-2000). She went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology and has been staff in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the MCH since 2003. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is heavily involved in medical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is the Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Education at McGill. She won the Paige and Bernard Kaplan Award for excellence in teaching in 2004. She was given the Osler Award by McGill Medicine’s graduating class of 2012, and was named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence. She also loves to teach Zumba, and is hoping to spread this passion to the Centre for Medical Education.
David Rothstein
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
Bio
Dr. Rothstein graduated from McGill Medicine and completed his Family Medicine training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montréal. He currently holds an associate teaching position with McGill University’s Department of Family Medicine, and acts as the Médecin Responsable at Elna Pediatrics Club TinyTots Decarie.
Terry Sigman
Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC, Canada
Bio
Terry Sigman completed her Pediatric residency and Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship at McGill University. She is presently the Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, where she cares for patients with intestinal and liver disease both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Her particular clinical interests are in children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Disease and polyposis syndromes. She is also the Associate Chair of Pediatrics, Continuing Professional Development and Faculty Development for the Department of Pediatrics and Director of Physician Apprenticeship Course, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University.
John Yaremko
Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC, Canada
Bio
Dr. Yaremko obtained his medical degree from McGill University in 1980 and completed his training in pediatrics at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University. He has worked in the emergency department and on the clinical wards at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and he continues to be involved in CME events at the Children’s and at McGill University. He is co-director of the annual Practical Problems in Pediatrics conference at McGill University and he also organizes annual conferences on GI and Nutrition, ADHD and Immunization and Prevention. He is also assistant professor in the department of pediatrics and the department of family medicine at McGill University.
08:35-09:20
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between exogenous and endocrine forms of obesity
- Have a basic approach to dyslipidemia and PCOS
- Recognize red flags for syndromic and monogenic forms of obesity
- Know when to refer to endocrinology!
09:20-10:05
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review thyroid anatomy and the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones.
- Learn to recognize, manage, and know when to refer cases of sick euthyroid.
- Review congenital hypothyroidism, central hypothyroidism, and neonatal Graves' disease. Recognize thyroid disorders in older children and adolescents.
- Discuss the approach to thyroid nodules as a primary care physician.
10:30-11:15
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand timing and signs at onset of normal puberty
- Recognize signs of precocious puberty and know its differential diagnosis
- Know when to investigate and refer for delayed puberty
13:00-13:45
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand when H.Pylori testing is indicated
2. Understand available testing techniques and current recommendations
3. Understand current treatment recommendations
1. Understand when H.Pylori testing is indicated
2. Understand available testing techniques and current recommendations
3. Understand current treatment recommendations
13:45-14:30
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate the presentations of GER & GERD in the first 6 months of life from other clinical entities
- Understand the diagnostic work up of GERD in your practice
- Review the management of GER and GERD in your office practice
14:45-15:30
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the risk factors and pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome-associated liver disease (MASLD).
- Learn how to evaluate a child with elevated liver enzymes for MASLD.
- Have an approach to the short- and long-term management of pediatric patients with MASLD.
- Identify which patients with MASLD require further evaluation and referral.