Didactics
Pediatric Neurology Grand Rounds Lecture Series
Grand Rounds take place every Wednesday at noon, featuring guest speakers covering a range of topics relevant to pediatric neurology practice. Regular series within Pediatric Neurology Grand Rounds include:
- Morbidity & Mortality (M&M)
A system-based review of morbidity and mortality cases, focusing on identifying and reducing medical errors, fostering a culture of patient safety, and enhancing teamwork and communication. - Journal Club
A review of selected articles from the latest and foundational pediatric and adult neurology literature. - Case Conference
A collaborative discussion where faculty and residents present and examine unique or undiagnosed pediatric neurology cases. - 12:00 PM, Wednesdays, Weekly
Pediatric Neurology Boot Camp Lecture Series
Boot Camp lectures are held early in the academic year covering essential introductory topics in pediatric neurology. These sessions are presented by attendings.
- 12:00 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays, July-September
Pediatric Neurology Sign-Out Conference
This conference is an opportunity for the three inpatient teams (floor, ICU, and epilepsy monitoring) to review current patients, ensure continuity of care over the weekend, and discuss notable cases and clinical insights from the week.
- 12:00 PM, Fridays, Weekly
Pediatric Neuroradiology Conference
Every week, Pediatric Neuroradiologists lead a teaching conference. The neurology ward team submits interesting inpatient cases, while both residents and attendings contribute outpatient cases. Colleagues from Genetics, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics often participate to discuss unique cases.
- 8:00 AM, Fridays, Weekly
Pediatric EEG Reading Conference
This weekly conference is led by epileptologists who review EEGs from the past week, covering both normal and abnormal findings.
- 12:00 PM, Thursdays, Weekly
Pediatric Epilepsy Management Conference
Each Monday morning, a multidisciplinary team—including pediatric epileptologists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and psychologists—reviews epilepsy surgery candidates. The conference covers long-term EEG monitoring results, imaging, neuropsychological assessments, and patient care contexts.
- 8:30 AM, Mondays, Weekly
Pediatric Neuromuscular Case Conference
Each month the Pediatric Neuromuscular team discusses complex neuromuscular cases, including diagnosis and management strategies.
- 12:00 PM, Mondays, Monthly
Pediatric Neuromuscular Journal Club
On the fourth Monday of each month, the pediatric neuromuscular team meets for a journal club to review current literature.
- 12:00 PM, Mondays, Monthly
Pediatric Vascular Conference
This monthly conference, held on the third Friday, brings together vascular neurology and endovascular neurosurgery to discuss pediatric stroke and other vascular cases.
- 9:00 AM, Fridays, Monthly
Neuroimmunology Radiology Conference
Twice monthly, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, neuroimmunology specialists from both adult and pediatric divisions present cases and imaging related to neuroimmune disorders.
- 9:00 AM, Wednesdays, Bi-Monthly
Noon Conferences
These weekly conferences feature didactic lectures across all neurology subspecialties, anatomy reviews, case discussions, and topics in education and communication. The sessions also incorporate the IDEAL curriculum, focusing on involvement, development, equal access, and leadership. Lectures are led by teaching faculty or residents.
- 12:00 PM, Monday/Tuesday/Thursdays, Weekly
Grand Rounds
Weekly departmental education meetings feature speakers from neurology and related subspecialties, including both local and national experts. Each month, a Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conference is also included.
- 9:00 AM, Wednesdays, Weekly
- (Find the upcoming topic on the Grand Rounds page.)
Neurovascular Case Conference
This conference provides an in-depth discussion of complex vascular cases with active imaging review by a neuroradiologist. It is attended by faculty, fellows, and residents from Vascular Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuroradiology.
- 4:00 PM, Tuesdays, Weekly
Neuroimmunology Conference
Autoimmune and neuroimmunology cases presented and discussed with active imaging review. Attended by faculty of the Division of Neuroimmunology, faculty and fellows of the Department of Neuroradiology, and fellows of Autoimmune Neurology.
- 10:00 AM, Wednesdays, Weekly
Subspecialty Conferences:
- Cognitive case review: A specialized review attended by cognitive specialists and neuropsychologists.
- Epilepsy: Weekly review of notable cases.
- Epilepsy: A monthly discussion of cases being considered for epilepsy surgery.
- Neuropathology: A monthly session focused on muscle and nerve biopsies, reviewed with neuromuscular and neuropathology specialists.
- Neurocritical Care M&M: A monthly Morbidity and Mortality conference dedicated to neurocritical care cases.
- Tumor Board: A weekly interdisciplinary meeting with specialists in neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, oncology, and neurosurgery.
Pediatrics Residency Lecture Series:
Pediatric Residency Lecture Series are held throughout the week and include the following:
Morning Report
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8:00 AM, Tuesdays and Fridays, Weekly
- Students, Residents and Selected faculty
- Coordinated by the chief residents
- Cases presented by residents
- Advocacy, Global/Rural, and Triple Board Conferences
Board Prep/Task Trainer Wednesdays
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8:00 AM, Wednesdays
- Topic review by chief residents
- Procedure training
Noon Conference
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12:00 PM, 3-4x Weekly
- Students, Resident and Faculty
- Topics in primary care pediatrics, pediatric subspecialties, practice management, ethics and medical informatics;
- Morbidity and Mortality Conference - monthly conference provides an in depth education regarding pathophysiology, management, outcomes, and quality
- Resident Town Hall Meeting - monthly meeting with Program Director and Program Leadership
- Resident Wellness - regular wellness lecture topics with faculty and activities for residents
Intern Lecture Series
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12:00 PM, Wednesday, Weekly
- Specific topics for the first-year residents
- Provides case-based teaching that explores communication skills, use of clinical tools and resources, professionalism, and learning styles
Pediatrics Grand Rounds:
The Pediatric Grand Rounds weekly lecture series covers cutting-edge research and practical clinical applications, for hospital and community-based pediatricians, registered nurses, and other physicians and practitioners who care for children of any age.
- 8:00 AM, Thursdays, September - May
Pediatric Research in Progress:
The Departmental Research in Progress (RIP) series highlights ongoing research efforts from across the Department. Speakers range from fellows and postdocs to senior faculty. RIP offers an opportunity to learn of collaborative opportunities and provide support and feedback for faculty and trainees.
Resident Meeting
Child neurology residents meet every month for lunch with the program director and assistant program director to discuss any program issues, answer questions, etc.
Regional and National Meetings
As clinical obligations allow, Child Neurology residents attend two regional conferences, Western Intermountain Neurological Organization and Brainstorm conference. Residents can be invited to present their research at these conferences or at the yearly Department of Neurology Baringer symposium. Residents are encouraged to submit their work to national conferences such as the Child Neurology Society annual meeting.
