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Global Paediatric Lecture Series (GPLS)
The Alder Hey Global Paediatric Lecture Series is a unique initiative hosted by the Alder Hey Academy at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. The aim of the series is to improve paediatric education for the benefit of children and young people across the globe. The programme consists of a virtual series of weekly lectures delivered by world class experts working in a variety of specialties at Alder Hey. Distinguished specialists will discuss cases, topics and guidance to help paediatric health care professionals apply the latest evidence to patient care. The hourly sessions will be delivered every Wednesday (4-5pm UK Time) and are tailored for all paediatric health care professionals. Participating delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact in real-time with the experts. The sessions are entirely free of charge for anyone across the globe to attend.
For enquiries please contact Alder Hey Academy via - theacademy@alderhey.nhs.uk
Programme Sponsor • Associate Professor Nicki Murdock, Medical Director
Programme Organiser • Dr Senthil Senniappan, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist / Clinical Specialty Director (Endocrinology) • Dr Urmi Das, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist / Clinical Director (Complex Care)
Programme Team • Will Weston, Medical Services Director • Cath Kilcoyne, Head of Academy • Joe Fitzpatrick, Internal Communications Manager • Jodie Cockram, Academy Operations Manager
Schedule
15th July 2020
Virtually via Microsoft Teams 4:00-5:00pm (UK Time)
22nd July 2020
29th July 2020
Recurrent Abdominal Pain – How to tackle?
Dr Manjula Nair, Consultant Gastroenterologist
5th August 2020
Management of Epilepsy – Getting it right Dr Nina Swiderska, Consultant Neurologist
12th August 2020
Henoch-Scholein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis) Dr Louise Oni, Consultant Nephrologist
19th August 2020
Common Paediatric Airway Problems Mr Madhan Krishnan, Consultant ENT Surgeon
26th August 2020
Surgical Management of Hydrocephalous Prof Conor Mallucci, Consultant Neurosurgeon
2nd September 2020
Approach to the management of a Cyanotic child Dr Arul Narayanan, Consultant Cardiologist
9th September 2020
Management of Childhood Asthma Dr Ian Sinha, Respiratory Consultant
16th September 2020
Demystifying Psychiatric co-morbidities in Children with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Condition
Dr Lakshmi Ramasubramaniam, Consultant Child Psychiatrist
23rd September
Cost of Survival in Paediatric Cancer
James Hayden, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist
30th September
Management of DKA – an update
Dr Mark Deakin, Consultant Diabetes and General Paediatrics
7th October
The Role of a Paediatrician in the Management of Eating Disorders
Dr Francine Verhoeff, Consultant General Paediatrics & Dr Nadia Ranceva, Consultant Psychiatrist
14th October
Cystic Fibrosis – Diagnosis and Management
Prof. Kevin Southern, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
21st October
Investigating the child with developmental delay – a framework
Dr Melissa Gladstone, Honorary Consultant and Senior Lecturer Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics
28th October
Surgery for Common Congenital Heart Defects in Children
Mr Ram Dhannapuneni, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
4th November
An Introduction to Sleep Medicine
Dr Chris Grime, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
11th November
Assessment, diagnosis and management of dizziness and balance problems in children
Prof Soumit Dasgupta, Consultant Audiovestibular Physician/Neurotologist
18th November
Paediatric Hearing loss – Approach and Management
Mr Sunil Sharma, Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon and Otologist
25th November
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – An Update
Dr Stefan Spinty, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
2nd December
Personalising medicines for Children: getting the best, safest medicines possible
Dr Dan Hawcutt, Paediatric Clinical Pharmacologist
9th December
Pain Management in Emergency Department
Dr Shirley Mulvaney, Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant
16th December
Management of Obesity in Children & Young People
Dr Senthil Senniappan, Consultant Endocrinologist & LOOP Team
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