The 2008 Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society Annual Meeting is designed to allow members of the Society and other interested pediatric endocrinologists and healthcare professionals to present new research findings, interesting or unusual case studies and pediatric endocrine problems in order to update participants on the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine abnormalities in their clinical practice. There will be ample time for discussion, questions and answers and interaction among participants in an informal setting.

In addition, the Associate Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society will take place in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society. This one and a half day educational program is open to all pediatric endocrine personnel in the southeastern United States and is designed to update pediatric endocrine nurses, PAs, and other interested healthcare professionals in current developments in the field of endocrinology. The meeting’s format will be similar to the SPES and includes presentations of interesting and instructive case reports, research activities, and/or the discussion of topics of current interest in the field of pediatric endocrinology/diabetes.

The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus

Pediatric endocrinologists, pediatric endocrine nurses, diabetic educators, PA’s, fellows and other healthcare professionals interested in pediatric endocrinology.

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

• Identify the recent technological advancements in the management of type 1 diabetes.
• Recognize the appropriate use of new technologies in diabetes care.
• Differentiate the options and appropriate use of medications for pediatric obesity.
• Implement strategies in clinical practice for treating pediatric patients who are overweight or obese.
• Determine which patients will benefit from available CAH treatments.
• Integrate the appropriate use of growth hormone for various diagnoses.
• Evaluate which patient will benefit from psychological intervention.
• Recommend screening and management of monogenic/neonatal diabetes.
• Distinguish the appropriate work up for pediatric thyroid nodules.
• Assess endocrine risks in children who have been treated for cancer.
• Incorporate into their professional practice new treatment strategies for various endocrine problems such as hypocalcemia, hypopituitarism, hypocorticolism and short statute found in the pediatric population.
• Define the limitations of using DXA, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of newer techniques for assessing bone density in children.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society and Associate Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society. The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians

The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society (SPES) meeting and 11.0 for the Associate Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society (ASPES) meeting. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 11.0 contact hours for the Associate Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society (ASPES) meeting and 15.25 for the Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society (SPES) meeting.

Registered Dieticians: The University of South Florida, College of Public Health, CO001 is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from 2/22/07 to 2/21/10. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive up to 11.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of the Associate Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society (ASPES) meeting and 15.25 for the Southern Pediatric Endocrine Society (SPES) meeting. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program or materials.

The University of South Florida, College of Public Health, CO001 is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) form.

Certified Diabetes Educators: The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Pharmacists: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been approved for 11.0 contact hours for the ASPES and 15.25 contact hours for the SPES. Universal program number is as follows: 230-000-08-008-L04-P.

The registration fee includes all sessions, continental breakfasts, breaks and syllabus material for the participant only. A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of your registration and form of payment. No registration will be confirmed without full payment.

Refund Policy: Registration fees will be refunded minus a cancellation fee of $40.00 until September 16, 2008. No refunds will be made after September 17, 2008. The University of South Florida Continuing Professional Development Office reserves the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances. The University of South Florida will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant in case of cancellation.

Accommodations for Disabilities: Please notify the Education office at (813) 974-4296 within a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities, and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity.

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Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.