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Paediatric Pearls Conference

General Information

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The Paediatric Pearls Conference is an annual medical education event held by Scarborough Health Network’s (SHN) Department of Paediatrics, in conjunction with the University of Toronto Family and Community Medicine. This conference is a dynamic and practical program that is directed to address the needs of the local community primary care office practice. A variety of topics in general paediatrics and neonatology are discussed and evaluated to improve the management of common paediatric referrals. 

Each year, our Paediatric Pearls Conference brings together more than 500 physicians, medical students, residents, and clinical educators. Our aim is to share ideas, challenge current practices, and innovate in order to advance paediatric medicine in par with today’s medical instruments and needs.

Who it’s for

The information addressed in the Paediatric Pearls Conference are directed towards:

  • Clinical educators and mentors
  • Program directors
  • Medical residents
  • Program administrators
  • Educational researchers
  • Medical education leaders
  • Clinicians in family medicine, paediatrics, or neonatology

Conference Objectives

Sessions at Paediatric Pearls will cover a broad spectrum of clinical topics in general and subspecialty paediatrics. 

Upon completion of this educational activity, conference attendees will be better able to:

  • Develop an approach to common paediatric medical issues seen in family practice 
  • Apply best practice for a wide range of issues in paediatric clinical practice
  • Identify innovative medical tools and applications to enhance paediatric and clinical care

Education Credits

The conference will be offering Mainpro+ credits (The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Ontario Chapter) to all active participants of the conference. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Contact Us

For questions and inquiries contact conference director Dr. M. Akhter Hamid, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto at:

paediatricpearls@SHN.ca
647-990-3132

Registration

Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for more information about the next Paediatric Pearls Conference and how to register.

Previous Years

2021

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in children – What do I do? When do I refer to GI? by Dr. Latifa Yeung

The practical approach to Paediatric Dermatological conditions in the office by Dr. Rebecca Levy

Can I raise a healthy vegan family? by Leanne Ingram, RD

Fever in the office – when do I need to worry? by Dr. Nancy Nashid

ADHD – What does the family physician need to know and do?! by Dr. Mark Feldman

Medical Education – How do I teach effectively in my busy office? by Dr. Leah Tattum

The Weed Talk – Approach teens who are consuming marijuana in this new era by Dr. Trisha Tulloch

Paediatric Drug and Food Allergy by Dr. Audrey Segal

Should I send this kid to ER?! A potpourri of Paediatric cases by Dr. Savithiri Ratnapalan

What do you do when you see the telltale signs of Autism? by Dr. Deepali Mankad

Short Stature: What does the Family Doctor need to know? by Dr. Sanjukta Basak

Abnormal findings in newborn exam – Tags, Pits, Dimples, etc…. What do I do? by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed

2019

Teens, Tots and Toxins by keynote speaker Dr. Savithiri Ratnapalan |
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Say Yes to the Less: Choosing Wisely by keynote speaker Dr. Jeremy Friedman
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Approach to the Spitting Baby: Update in GERD by Dr. Latifa Yeung
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Leaping lizards: The lamentable limp! by Dr. Karoon Danayan
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A Paediatric Otolaryngology Update by Dr. Michael Chang
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What’s New? What’s Old?: In Childhood UTIs by Dr. Hubert Wong
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TB in the GTA: What do Children and Adolescents have to do with it? by Dr. Ian Kitai
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Don’t turn your back on back pain by Dr. Krishna Anchala
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Returning to physical activity after brain concussion – what’s new? by Dr. Luigi Castagna
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Innovative Apps for Family Physicians by Dr. Niraj Mistry
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Hemangiomas and other vascular birthmarks by Dr. Rebecca Levy

Teen Trafficking & Commercial Exploitation: Pearls for Primary Care Providers by Dr. Trisha Tulloch

Logos of Paediatric Pearls Conference 2019 Sponsors

2018

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in children – What do I do? When do I refer to GI? by Dr. Latifa Yeung
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The practical approach to Paediatric Dermatological conditions in the office by Dr. Rebecca Levy
Download

Can I raise a healthy vegan family? by Leanne Ingram, RD
Download

Fever in the office – when do I need to worry? by Dr. Nancy Nashid

ADHD – What does the family physician need to know and do?! by Dr. Mark Feldman

Medical Education – How do I teach effectively in my busy office? by Dr. Leah Tattum
Download

The Weed Talk – Approach teens who are consuming marijuana in this new era by Dr. Trisha Tulloch
Download

Paediatric Drug and Food Allergy by Dr. Audrey Segal
Download

Should I send this kid to ER?! A potpourri of Paediatric cases by Dr. Savithiri
Download

What do you do when you see the telltale signs of Autism? by Dr. Deepali Mankad
Download

Short Stature: What does the Family Doctor need to know? by Dr. Sanjukta Basak
Download

Abnormal findings in newborn exam – Tags, Pits, Dimples, etc…. What do I do? by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed
Download

Logos of Paediatric Pearls Conference 2018 Sponsors