Blank Children’s Hospital Events with Susan Swedo, MD

Dr. Swedo will present an Overview of PANDAS, PANS, and Childhood-onset OCD at two Blank Children’s Hospital Events

 
Presented by Susan E. Swedo, M.D.
  • NIH Scientist Emerita
  • Chief Science Officer, PANDAS Physicians Network
  • Chair, Prof. Advisory Board, ASPIRE

Full Biography: Susan Swedo, MD
Slides & Materials: see below

Free Virtual Event Details (CEU)

Dr. Swedo Webinar Event Flyer_REVISED

  • Date: Wednesday, May 11
  • Location: Virtual
  • Time: 2:30-3:30 PM CST
Register Online for Virtual Event (CEU)
  • Registration Details: Healthcare professionals and others working with pediatric patients and their families
  • Webinar Link: Click Link to View Webinar
CEU Information

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines and Blank Children’s Hospital are accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing education units. Blank Children’s Hospital designated this virtual activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. IBON Provider #31, UnityPoint Health- Des Moines, awards 1 contact hour for full attendance.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the five criteria for the PANDAS subgroup and the differences from childhood-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  2. Review the relationship of PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) to PANDAS and draft diagnostic criteria.
  3. List diagnostic tests that are used in evaluating acute-onset OCD.
  4. Review treatment guidelines and resources for patients with PANS/PANDAS.

In-Person Event Details (CME)

Blank Childrens Hospital Grand Rounds Susan Swedo MD PANS PANDAS

  • Date: Wednesday, May 11
  • Time: 5:30-Registration & Social & 6:00-Program
  • Location: Blank Children’s Hospital, Education and Research Center – Kelley Conference Room, 1415 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Food and beverages will be provided.
Register Online for In-Person Event
  • Registration Details: This is a provider-only event, and open to all community providers (not exclusive to UP/Blank).
CME Information

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines and Blank Children’s Hospital are accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for providers. Blank Children’s Hospital designated this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Learning Objectives
  1. Participants will be able to identify the five criteria for the PANDAS subgroup and will hear examples of how these patients differ from others with childhood-onset obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
  2. The relationship of PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) to PANDAS will be discussed, and draft diagnostic criteria for PANS will be presented.
  3. Participants will be able to list the diagnostic tests that are useful in evaluating acute-onset OCD.
  4. Treatment guidelines for PANS/PANDAS will be presented and participants will be informed of on-line resources for case management
Additional Information & Questions

If you have questions regarding either event or need to cancel your event registration, please contact Ann Petersen at Angela.Petersen@unitypoint.org.

Presentation Slides

Presentation Slides (pdf): Blank Children’s Hospital Presentation May 2022

ASPIRE Materials

 

Published:  April 25, 2022