Conferences and CMEs
2nd Annual Update in Pediatric Endocrinology
Date: Friday,October 26, 2012
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: WGC Selma Ruben Conference Center
1305 York Avenue (at 70th St.)
New York, NY 10021
This half-day CME course is designed to educate pediatric endocrinologists, pediatricians, residents, fellows and other allied health professionals on recent developments in pediatric endocrinology. This year course focuses on four topics: 1) molecular mechanisms that regulate growth; 2) obesity and metabolic syndrome and the role of bariatric surgery; 3) bone disease in children with disorders of phosphate metabolism; and 4) diabetic management using insulin pump/close loop system. Disease outcomes and current controversies on management will be discussed. The course will include index case presentations and a panel discussion.
Seating is limited! Download registration form. [PDF]
Download Brochure [PDF]
Course Agenda
8:30 AM
Registration/Breakfast
8:45 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Gerald M. Loughlin, MD
Maria G. Vogiatzi, MD
9:00 AM
The Molecular Basis of GH Insensitivity and IGF Deficiency
Ron Rosenfeld, MD
9:45 AM
Bariatric surgery options for adolescents and expected outcome
Francesco Rubino, MD
10:30 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM
Disorders of Phosphate Metabolism
Rachel Gafni, MD
11:45 AM
Closed loop development for diabetic management
Aaron Kowalski, PhD
12:30 PM
Lunch Buffet Opens
1:00 PM
Case studies and Q&A session
Presented by Mabel Yau, MD; Sadana Balachandar, MD and Alexis Feuer, MD
Panel discussion by all speakers
1:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Maria G. Vogiatzi, MD
Registration
To Register
$50 - Physicians
$25 - PAs/NPs/Allied Health Professionals
Complimentary Admission for Residents and Fellows
Complete and mail the Registration Form [PDF] with payment to:
Maria Aranda
Weill Cornell Medical College
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
525 E. 68th Street, Box 103
New York, NY 10065
For further information, please contact Maria at 212-746-3462 or via email at mca2003@med.cornell.edu
