The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine will host a four-session Mini Medical School course, "Transforming Pediatrics--Recent Advances and New Challenges," in April on the UI health sciences campus.
The Mini Medical School sessions will take place on April 4, 11 and 18 from 7 to 9 p.m., and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 22, in the Sahai Auditorium in the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF). Mini Medical School is designed for anyone who is curious about medicine and the scientific basis of health and disease. No science or medical educational background is needed to take part in the program.
Mini Medical School is free of charge and open to the public, but is limited to the first 250 registrants. Registration is for all four Mini Medical School sessions. Additional information and registration is available online or by calling 877-633-4692.
Parking is available in the Newton Road parking ramp across the street from MERF.
Attendees will learn about the latest health and behavior issues that children face on the road to adulthood. Participants also will learn about some of the latest research being done at the UI Carver College of Medicine to help children and adults cope with the stresses of growing up. The sessions on Saturday, April 22, will consist of hands-on CPR and defibrillator training.
Following is the Mini Medical School schedule:
Tuesday, April 4 — Technologic Innovations in Pediatrics
Moderator: Michael Artman, M.D., physician-in-chief, University of Iowa Children's Hospital and professor and head of the UI Department of Pediatrics
"I've Got Rhythm: Curing Irregular Heartbeats," Ian Law, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital cardiologist and clinical associate professor in the UI Department of Pediatrics
"Toys for Tots: Robotic Surgery for Children," John Meehan, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital surgeon and clinical assistant professor, UI Department of Surgery
"Can You Hear Me Now? Restoring Hearing Through Technology," Richard Smith, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital otolaryngologist and professor and vice department head, UI Department of Otolaryngology
Tuesday, April 11 — Epidemics in Pediatrics
Moderator: Jeffrey Murray, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital neonatologist and professor, UI Department of Pediatrics
"Obesity: Why the Epidemic and What Do We Do About It," Michael Tansey, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital pediatric endocrinologist and clinical assistant professor, UI Department of Pediatrics
"Prematurity and Its Aftermath," Edward F. Bell, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital neonatologist, professor, and vice chair for faculty affairs, UI Department of Pediatrics
"Autism: Causes and Public Health Impact," Gary Gaffney, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital psychiatrist and associate professor, UI Department of Psychiatry
Tuesday, April 18 — Behavioral Issues in Pediatrics
Moderator: Stacy McConkey, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital pediatrician and clinical assistant professor, UI Department of Pediatrics
"Why Can't Johnny Sit Still? Is It ADHD or Something Else?" Jody Murph, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital pediatrician and associate professor, UI Department of Pediatrics
"Separating Fact from Fiction: What Causes Violence in Our Schools," Daniel Clay, Ph.D., associate professor, UI Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
"Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll: Land Mines in the Journey Through Adolescence," James Hall, Ph.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital social worker and professor, UI Department of Pediatrics
Saturday, April 22 — Resuscitation Certification
Overview of life-saving interventions — CPR, arrhythmias and defibrillators, presented by Dianne Atkins, M.D., University of Iowa Children's Hospital cardiologist and UI Department of Pediatrics |
