Continuing Education

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is a teaching hospital and strongly supports continuing education and professional development. We sponsor various conferences, seminars and lectures throughout the year to provide health professionals with information on the latest research and techniques. Download the latest pamphlet on upcoming seminars.

Educational Events for Health Care Professionals

Every Thursday
Pediatric Grand Rounds at CHKD

Grand Rounds is telecast at the following locations: CHKD’s Health Center at Oyster Point, Eastern Shore, Peninsula Institute for Community Health, Inc., Portsmouth Community Health, Main Street Physicians and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. For more information, contact the EVMS Office of CME at (757) 446-6140 or visit www.evms.edu/cme. Sponsored by EVMS Office of CME. View the Grand Rounds schedule.

Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Brickhouse Auditorium, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™


Recurring (call for times)
Maternal / Newborn Transport Reviews
Edward H. Karotkin, MD, FAAP, neonatologist, CHKD and EVMS perinatologist

The participant will be able to:
  • State current diagnostic measures and treatment modalities for the high-risk mother, fetus and neonate.
  • Recall outcome data on selected cases of patients referred from regional hospitals and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
  • Describe care and stabilization of the maternal and neonatal transport process to ensure safe and orderly transport of patients.

MNTRs are open to physicians and staff with privileges at each respective hospital. The MNTR schedule is subject to change. Hospitals at which MNTRs are held are listed below for general reference. Please contact Catherine Peterson, neonatal/perinatal outreach at (757) 668-9140 to confirm specific dates.

Locations: Albemarle, Chesapeake General, DePaul, Maryview, MIH, Sentara Obici, Outer Banks, Roanoke Chowan, Sentara Careplex, Sentara Virginia Beach General, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Shore Memorial, Southampton
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

July 2, 2009
Sickle Cell Anemia: Not just a red blood cell disorder
Anthony Villella, pediatric hematologist/oncologist, CHKD

Describe the pathophysiology, genetics and types of sick-cell disease. State the manifestations and complications of sickle-cell disease. Discuss important aspects for health supervision and coordination of patient care. Differentiate between the different therapies for patients with sickle-cell disease (supportive care, hydroxhurea, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant).

Location: Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

July 14, 2009
ACL Injuries and the Female Athlete
Ole Raustol, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, CHKD

Recognize the typical clinical presentation of ACL injury, including common symptoms and physical examination findings. Identify the unique concerns of the female athlete presenting with ACL injury.

Location: Chesapeake General Hospital
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™


July 17, 2009
Hot Topics in Adolescent Medicine
Joel Brenner, MD, MPH, director of sports medicine and adolescent medicine, CHKD

Review the diagnostic workup for PCOS. Recall three office interventions for obesity treatment in adolescents. State the confidentiality issues in adolescents in Virginia.

Location: CHKD Health Center at Oyster Point
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™


July 23, 2009
3rd Annual Sports Medicine Update for Primary Care
Joel Brenner, MD, MPH; John Birknes, MD; Mitchell Callis, ATC, Marc Cardelia, MD; John Duperock, MS, PT; Kimberly Kranz, PT, DScT, OCS, Cert MDT; Donald Lewis, MD; Tim McDonald, PT; Michael Poirer, MD

This conference will review current approaches to evaluating, diagnosing and managing injuries in the pediatric and adolescent athlete. Health care professionals who are caring for young athletes will be able to discuss the most current information as well as apply hands on techniques after attending this conference. Download the 2009 brochure for more information.

Location: Brickhouse Auditorium, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Registration: Online registration available
Credits: 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™



August 7, 2009
Concussion in Sports: A practical update 2009
Joel Brenner, MD, MPH, director of sports medicine and adolescent medicine, CHKD

Identify and evaluate a concussion. Recommend when the child should return to sports following a concussion.

Location: Maryview Medical Center
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™



September 3, 2009
Treating Childhood Depression: You can do it! (Continuation of series)
Peter Dozier, MD, child psychiatrist, CHKD

Discuss the management of childhood depression including current psychopharmacologic agents. (Participants are encouraged to bring cases.)

Location: Williamsburg Community Hospital
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™



September 8, 2009
Treating Childhood Depression: You can do it! (Continuation of series)
Peter Dozier, MD, child psychiatrist, CHKD

Discuss the management of childhood depression including current psychopharmacologic agents. (Participants are encouraged to bring cases.)

Location: Chesapeake General Hospital
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™



September 18, 2009
Treating Childhood Depression: You can do it! (Continuation of series)
Peter Dozier, MD, child psychiatrist, CHKD

Discuss the management of childhood depression including current psychopharmacologic agents. (Participants are encouraged to bring cases.)

Location: CHKD Health Center at Oyster Point
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™



September 25-27, 2009
Pediatrics 2009 at Williamsburg

Pediatrics 2009 is a program of continuing medical education presented by Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and the Department of Pediatrics of Eastern Virginia Medical School. Learn more. Download the brochure.

Location: Williamsburg Lodge
Credits: 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™


October 9-10, 2009
Partners with a Purpose: Occupational and Speech Therapy Using a Sensory Integration Approach
Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA and Scott W. Fox, MA CCC-SLP

Registration: www.motivationsceu.com
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Health Center at Oyster Point, 11783 Rock Landing Road Newport News, Va.