2nd Annual Down Syndrome Symposium (RP2403E)

Dallas, TX US
March 21, 2024

Limited onsite registration will be available Thursday, March 21st, 7:30-8:30 am.

Program will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States and over 100 babies born with Down syndrome in the North Texas region annually. As the average lifespan of people with Down syndrome is now about 60 years, the number of children and youth in North Texas needing longitudinal guidance and health care birth through young adulthood continues to grow. This symposium is the first and only in North Texas geared toward individuals with Down syndrome. It is designed to enhance collaborative clinical/research endeavors that can potentially improve present care management and set standards and goals for future research and advancement in field of care in Down syndrome.

Download the full symposium agenda HERE.

Target Audience

This conference is targeted towards Primary Care Providers, nurse practitioners, and all medical specialists, and researchers involved in the care of individuals with Down syndrome who are seeking specialized updates in clinical and research in this area.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify and discuss important up-to-date medical topics in Pediatric Down syndrome to enhance knowledge of complex medical conditions surrounding the necessary clinical care.
  2. Discuss strategies for improved cross-disciplinary clinical care of the patient with Down syndrome.
  3. Highlight and discuss the clinical and translational research activities in Down syndrome currently taking place at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AMA
  • 5.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/11/2024
Course expires: 
03/20/2025
Event starts: 
03/21/2024 - 10:30am CDT
Event ends: 
03/21/2024 - 3:30pm CDT
Cost:
$25.00
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Children's Medical Center
1935 Medical District Drive
Moore Auditorium
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

Please see parking information HERE.

Course Director(s)

Sari Bar, D.O.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Sari Bar, D.O.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

bruno braga, associate professor

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Beth Brickner, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sadia Malik

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Meghan O'Neill, MD, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Beverly Rothermel, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 5.50 AMA
  • 5.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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Registration

To register:

  1. Login to your existing account or create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link.
  2. Once logged in, return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
  3. In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
  4. After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.