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Plan of the Week: Jan 27-Feb 2



 

Schedule:


Event

Time and Location

Audience/Notes

Monday, 1/27

Education/Reverse Education

Faculty: 0730-0850 America 2525 Residents: 0745-0850 Canyon Conference Room

Pediatric residents only. If unable to attend, please provide faculty feedback using this link.

Tuesday, 1/28

MR: Case, Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Dr. Arora

0745-0850 America 2525

All Welcome

Wednesday, 1/29

MR: Obesity Curriculum-Dr. Madison (Day 1)

0745-0850 Canyon Conference Room

All Welcome.

Thursday, 1/30

MR: Obesity Curriculum-Dr. Madison (Day 2)

0745-0850 America 2525

All Welcome

Friday, 1/31

Wellness Special Event

0745-0850 America 2525

All Welcome

Save the Date 🗓

Upcoming Birthdays 🎉

26FEB: Endo Academic Half-Day

31JAN: Jacquelin Doman's Birthday!

28FEB: Thank a Resident Day!


02-04MAY: Spring Resident Retreat


20 JUN: Hail and Farewell



 

Resident Announcements


THIS WEEK Complete Obesity Curriculum NLT 28JAN

Seeking AY 25-26 Recruitment Committee Members!

  • Rising PGY-2s and 3s: Interested in serving on the recruitment committee for AY 25-26? Email Emily and Nicole NLT 27 JAN.


Rotation Supervisors

  • The below attachment has the most up-to-date contact information for rotation supervisors

  • Remember to check MedHub and review updated goals & objectives for your rotations!



Library Closed Now through 31 JAN


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Transition to Practice (PGY-3s Only)


  • The Pre-Graduation Handbook is linked here. Please review the table of contents in the next 1-2 to get a road map for resources available in this document .

  • Current Task: Register for the ABP General Pediatrics Certifying Exam. Registration will open next week and close on 4/1.

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All Staff Updates


NCR Well-Being Program

  • Check-out the NCCPeds Wellness Page linked here for information about wellness courses available to all staff and residents

 

Inpatient/Outpatient Updates


Check-out the Chief Corner linked here for updates and resources!

 

PI/QI Reminders


Upcoming Sessions/Due-Outs:

  • January 13th - Countermeasure implementation start

  • February 26th- Academic Half Day working session


Link to PI/QI Google Doc: Google Doc 

 

Educational/Teaching Opportunities


USU Teaching Opportunities

Clerkship Round Robin (recurring throughout the year)

ICR Module Small Group Teaching Opportunities at USU

POET Round Robin Teaching at USU

Faculty Development

 

Research & Upcoming Conferences


AAP SOUS Scientific Awards Competition Call for Submissions!

  • AAP Section on Uniform Services (SOUS) Scientific Awards Competition (SAC) will begin accepting abstract submissions on February 2 through April 4.

  • See flyer below for details



Resident Research Opportunity

  • COL Edwards is looking for interested residents to assist with two upcoming research projects:

    • MHS wide survey looking at palliative medicine knowledge gaps in MSH clinicians and how they compare to our civilian counterparts

    • Impact of a formal communication program on climate, culture, and burnout in the Department of Pediatrics looking at pre, post and follow up data.

  • If interested, email COL Edwards at jeremy.v.edwards.mil@health.mil


2025 Partnership for Military Child and Family Health Research Symposium

  • This annual event host by USU Department of Pediatrics will be held April 2, 2025 and includes a poster session, which is an opportunity to feature recent research focused on the health and well-being of military children.  

  • Previously submitted/presented research is eligible for consideration. In person attendance is not required to have a poster displayed. If you submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies conference, please consider submitting to this event.

  • Call for Research: Open now - February 10, 2025

  • Email binny.chokshi@usuhs.edu with any questions.


Submission Information for the Walter Reeds Annual Research & Innovation Month

  • It's time to start preparing your abstracts for Research & Information month!

  • Submissions are due by January 26, 2025 (see attachment below for timelines)

  • Check out the SOCR folder on the Share drive for additional submission information




If you were recently published, send a copy of your paper Emily to be included in the POW!


 

Community Pediatrics/Advocacy Updates:


CATCH Grant Applications- NOW OPEN!

  • CATCH stands for Community Access to Child Health and offers funding for pediatricians and pediatric residents to perform projects addressing healthcare disparities in their communities

  • The application portal will be open November 1, 2024 to January 21, 2025

  • See attachment for more details



 

ARMY

AIR FORCE

NAVY

 

Play of the Week:


Play of the Week: Goes to Dr. Anna Casey, Dr. Pierlussi, and the NICU staff for their teamwork and efficiency during a NICU relocation this weekend!


Bonus Play of the Week: Goes to the residents, faculty, and family members who joined us for the MLK Day of Service! Thank you for your contributions!



Please reach out to Emily at emily.ferraro@nccpeds.com or emily.m.ferraro2.mil@health.mil with any questions or concerns.

 
 
 

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